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Anatomy of the Cuban Cigar

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While each cigar may be slightly
different from the next in some ways,
for the most part the construction and
make-up of the cigar itself remains the
same. No matter the specific brand or
particular cigar from that brand, the
general construct of the cigar is made
of the same parts.

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There is a basic construction and
anatomy of the Cuban cigar and each
contains three distinct areas that make
up the cigar as a whole.

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The first part of the cigar itself is
referred to as the Tripa, or the Gut.
Within this area there are three types
of tobacco used to make up the Tripa.
Volado is the tobacco sheet that is not
as strong as the others.

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This sheet is particularly known for
being able to light well. It is also often
referred to as Fortress One.

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Seco is the second part of this area. It
is of half sheet strength and helps to
provide the aroma that comes from
the cigar. It is often referred to as
Fortress Two.

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The final section of the Tripa is known
as Ligero. This is a very high strength
sheet of tobacco. It is very slow to
burn and helps to provide a hint of
flavor to the cigar itself. It is known as
Fortress Three.

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The next section that makes up the
construction of the cigar is known as
Capote, or the Cloak. The Capote is a
very special leaf that is used to
completely surround the tobacco in
the Gut. It is this particular area of the
cigar that helps to give it the distinctive
shape that a Cuban cigar has.

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It is this part of the construction that
many people feel makes the Cuban
cigar stand out from others, giving a
very special high quality to the cigar
when it is smoked.

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The final area is known as the Capa,
or the Layer. The layer is a very thin
sheet that goes around the outer
surface area of the cigar.

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While the Layer itself does not
contribute anything to the final taste of
the cigar, it is this layer that helps to
give the Cuban cigar that special feel
to the touch that it has, giving the
smoker that final hint that there are
holding the perfect cigar.

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The anatomy of the Cuban cigar is
what helps to make it different from
other cigars made around the world.
When a person is simply holding the
cigar, it is the make-up in their hands
that lets them know they have
something truly special.