Every cigar aficionado will tell you that its quality depends mainly on its filler blend. In a high quality blend the leaves match and complement each other. Its a perfect synergy where the sum of the blend is greater than the sum of its components. The great blends of the "Cohiba" Cuban cigar were created by the legendary master blender Eduardo Rivera even before Fidel Castro fell in love with them.
The blend determines the quality of the cigar's flavor and it's character. The blend is called "Ligada" by the manufacturer's, since it is made in the "Liga" - the blending department creating the blend and deciding on the blend's composition.
The ratio between the different leave quantities making the cigar blend determines its flavor - Full Bodied, Mild, etc. If the master blender wants a more full odied cigar he will use more of the Seco leaves, and lighter ones will have less Seco and more Ligero and Volado leaves. The thin and small cigar usually contain no Seco leaves.
Cigar smoking is as enjoyable as the quality of the cigar. Don't forget to cut it and light it properly (we'll talk about these in future posts), and keep it in a cigar humidor for an extended life and flavor (you can find some quality humidors here).
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