By color

1) The manner in which the tobacco plant was grown: Shaded plants grow lighter leaves, while fully exposed plants grow darker ones.

2) The section of the plant the leaf came from: Bottom and middle leaves are lighter while top leaves tend to be darker due to increased sun exposure.

3) The fermentation period: The longer a leaf is fermented the darker it will become.

Color range:

Green to Greenish Brown
Tawny, Mid-Brown
Reddish, Dark Brown
Very Dark Brown
Almost Black

By length of time

Choosing a cigar depends on the amount of time one has to smoke it. Make sure you know the time it takes to smoke a particular cigar you have bought.

By price

Habanos price is determined by several factors: the type of edition, the brand, vitola, etc. Pay attention to these details to select your Habano.

Terms to describe a cigar

In the Hand: Pliable, soft, delicate, supple, tender, thick, rough, tight, sticky, oily, silky, compact, dry...
On the Nose: Young leather, tanned leather, animal, spicy, piquant, sharp, bean (vanilla, cocoa, coffee), appealing, persistent, woody, floral, fruity, subtle, weak, short-lived, green...
In the Mouth: Tangy, piquant, tannic, strong, exotic, peppery, spicy, hot, burning, fruity, oily, sweet, sugary, butterscotch, caramel, toffee, woodsy, floral, grassy, blunt, flat, coffee, liquorice, cedary, nutty, cherry, orange-peel, citrus, nutty, almond, chestnut...
To the Eyes: (From light to dark): Green to Greenish Brown, Tawny, Mid-Brown, Reddish, Dark Brown, Very Dark Brown, Almost Black.