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Candella wraper (the green one)
- Thread starter The Bruce
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Candela leaves are only dried for a few days and are not allowed to ferment. As such, they retain the natural green hue.
They have a very sweet, grassy taste. They're worth a try, but are definitely not for everyone. These were very big in the 60s and 70s.
So they use a preservative to keep it green? Or will it brown up in my humidor if I leave it there for a year?
So they use a preservative to keep it green? Or will it brown up in my humidor if I leave it there for a year?
No, the curing process involved dry heat, which "sets" in the green color, so these will always stay green.
I bought two sticks since it's said not to judge a cigar on one stick. I smoked one at lunch. It was not too happy with it (Fuente Candella). To me it tastes like a very young cigar. It also had a taste of what I imagine chlorophil would taste like. But that might be the taste it is meant to have. I'll smoke the other tonight, if I change my opinion I'll be sure to update this thread.
(Fuente Candella).
Was it an 858?
From what I gather, they seem to be the cream of the crop when it comes to candela wrapped cigars. I don't care much for the candela wrappers, myself, and it certainly sounds like the same can be said of you.
I bought two sticks since it's said not to judge a cigar on one stick. I smoked one at lunch. It was not too happy with it (Fuente Candella). To me it tastes like a very young cigar. It also had a taste of what I imagine chlorophil would taste like. But that might be the taste it is meant to have. I'll smoke the other tonight, if I change my opinion I'll be sure to update this thread.
Sounds about right... I'd describe the flavor as vegetal, maybe. I have to be in the right mood for one.
There are some reviews on Candelas in the NC forum. I have smoked several, and found that in general a Candela wrapper equates to a mild - almost bland - cigar. I have a few Candelas in the humi, dont know if I will be getting any more.
The Graycliff Emerald series is an exception to this rule, some folks on CS swear by this green flavor bomb!
The Graycliff Emerald series is an exception to this rule, some folks on CS swear by this green flavor bomb!
I have a couple Camacho Candella Robustos sitting in my humidor right now that I am yet to try. From what I gather they are supposed to be on the fuller side of the candellas out there, with a hint of that chlorophyll flavour mentioned earlier. I'll have to write up a review when I get around to smoking one.