Glossary of Cigar Flavors & Body Strength
Cigars offer a wide range of flavors and strengths, influenced by the tobacco blend, aging process, and region of origin. This glossary breaks down the most common flavor profiles and body strengths in simple terms for beginners.
Cigar Flavor Profiles
Tastes like soil, cedar, leather, and a barnyard aroma.
Found in many Nicaraguan and Cuban cigars
Flavors of cedar, oak, hickory, or pine.
Often present in Dominican and Honduran cigars
Notes of black, red, or white pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Common in stronger Nicaraguan cigars
Hints of cocoa, honey, molasses, or vanilla.
Often found in cigars with Maduro wrappers
Flavors similar to espresso, dark chocolate, or milk chocolate.
Common in Maduro and Connecticut Broadleaf cigars
Tastes like almonds, walnuts, cashews, or hazelnuts.
Often present in Dominican and Ecuadorian cigars
Notes of raisin, dried cherry, citrus zest, or fig.
Found in well-aged or Cuban cigars
A smooth, rich texture with hints of vanilla or caramel.
Common in Connecticut Shade cigars
Tastes like tea, hay, lavender, or chamomile.
More prominent in lighter Dominican cigars
Cigar Body Strength
Light on flavor and strength, great for beginners.
Example: Connecticut Shade cigars
A balance of flavor and strength, suitable for most smokers.
Example: Many Dominican and Cuban cigars
Strong, bold flavors with high nicotine content.
Example: Nicaraguan and Maduro cigars
The body of a cigar affects how intense the flavors feel. A full-bodied cigar will have stronger, richer flavors compared to a mild one.