Dark wrapper=strong?

[cbr310]

Tried smoking an obsidian tonight. Only got through an inch before getting rid of it. Just didn't Like it. So are the dark wrappers stronger? Kinda thinking of staying away from them. I like less nicotine in my smoke. Being newer to this just figured I'd ask.

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[Tombstone]

Wrapper color is not an indication of strength.

[Ciro]

As Ryan noted the color of the wrapper does not indicate the strength of the cigar. Here's a quick read:

Cigar Wrappers - Cigar 101 - Cigars International

[cbr310]

Thanks

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[Tombstone]

No problem. The bums around hear are always glad to answer questions. Helps everyone out. I joined my first cigar forum because every time I did a good search about questions I had of cigars I kept finding great threads.

[Demuths1770]

the darker the wrapper the stronger the cigar is basically a old wives tale. i personally love maduros and other dark wrappers and always have no cigar smokers ask me how i can smoke such a full strength cigar. the cigar international write up is a very nice little one that is easy to understand

[Brimy]

Tried smoking an obsidian tonight. Only got through an inch before getting rid of it. Just didn't Like it. So are the dark wrappers stronger? Kinda thinking of staying away from them. I like less nicotine in my smoke. Being newer to this just figured I'd ask.

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If you have more of those Obsidian's, let them sit for at least a year and then revisit them!
You'll be asking if it's the same cigar.

As stated above, wrapper color does not equate to strength.

[c.ortiz108]

All correct.... However, cigar manufacturers often exploit the myth, using super dark wrappers on strong cigars, as if to reinforce a connection. I'm thinking Camacho, Partagas, and DE. Sure, it's partly for flavor but obviously marketing strategy, too.

[Emperor Zurg]

If you have more of those Obsidian's, let them sit for at least a year and then revisit them!
You'll be asking if it's the same cigar.

Tru Dat! And draw slow. The black banded Obsidian (only one I've tried - the white banded one looks too much like a tampon/applicator to me) seems to overheat and taste resinous if you draw hard. However, with a nice slow draw it reminds me of smoking Bob's Chocolate Flake (minus the Lakeland soap)

Yep, I like the Obsidian and IMO they're a steal for the price. I don't know what they're like fresh since I don't smoke very often so most of my stash has been sitting around for quite a while before I get to it.

[Chad Vegas]

All correct.... However, cigar manufacturers often exploit the myth, using super dark wrappers on strong cigars, as if to reinforce a connection. I'm thinking Camacho, Partagas, and DE. Sure, it's partly for flavor but obviously marketing strategy, too.

Exactly, a lot of companies play off of this since dark wrappers look more exotic & mysterious....

Just ask around before purchasing a cigar so you don't get knocked on your ass with a tidal wave of nicotine!