Toothy wrappers- any difference?

[CasualStogie]

I recently heard someone mention that supposedly a wrapper with more "tooth" (or bumps) on it tends to have a more pronounced flavor. So I have a couple questions:

Firstly, what is tooth? I mean I know it's bumps on the wrapper leaf but what are those things? How come certain wrappers have more of them? Are they an indication of a certain compound in the leaf or something? What are those little bumps actually made up of?

Secondly, do they affect flavor? Or is this a complete rumor.

 

[MoJo]

the little bumps are small pockets of oil. As far as the flavor, I have no idea how it affects it, but when I notice it, it is usually on a cigar that I am enjoying so I wouldn't be surprise if it enhances the flavors

 

[javajunkie]

tooth on a wrapper is like good marbling on meat; it is not a deal breaker when it's not there, and it is not a sure thing when it IS there, but if it IS there and the people making it know what they are doing, it's almost assured it is going to be delicious!

can't help it, my brain works on analogies. and food. o)

 

[MrHappy]

Good analogy!!!

Do you have exceptions to the rule? Wrappers that do not have a lot of tooth but have a lot of flavor?

Rene'

 

[JDog]

I'm not sure "toothy" affects flavor but there are certain wrapper leaf that have a more "toothy" appearance over others. The one that comes to mind is a San Andreas Maduro wrapper, which are typically very "toothy." I'm sure someone will find an example when a San Adreas isn't toothy, but that's my general experience. I'm sure if you google "toothy" and "San Andreas," you'll get a lot of hits.

My guess is that the appearance of the wrapper like "toothy" doesn't affect the flavor... I recently had the Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro and guessed that it was a San Andreas based on its appearance but it wasn't as "toothy" as other wrappers. And confirmed my guess after lighting it up.

 

[MDSPHOTO]

I'm glad someone asked this question since I have often wondered about this. Granted, I'm a newbie and have not encountered that many cigars to see ones that have tooth or not, but it appears that most of the Padron's have very toothy wrappers. I always thought this was something exclusive to their brand.

 

[TheKidCigar]

I'm glad someone asked this question since I have often wondered about this. Granted, I'm a newbie and have not encountered that many cigars to see ones that have tooth or not, but it appears that most of the Padron's have very toothy wrappers. I always thought this was something exclusive to their brand.

A lot of the Padron Maduros are San Andres Maduro, which could be why.

Also I've noticed this quite a bit on some of my favorite CT Broadleaves. In fact, I see it on a lot of Maduros in general. Maybe it has something to do either with the fermentation process, or it's a qualification for a leaf to be used as Maduro wrapper.. Hmm.

But I've definitely noticed it, and I've thoroughly enjoyed all the smokes I remember with this.

 

[BrittS88]

I looked it up and found this online. Idk if im allowed to link to other sites or name them on this forum lol so here is the quote from the site I found.

"toothy" refers to the rough-textured feel of the wrapper leaf like Connecticut Broadleaf, as opposed to the silky feel of Connecticut Shade. This "toothiness" comes from tiny pimples on the leaf, that are filled with tobacco oils, and usually the result of sun-grown wrappers" "toothy wrappers on cigars are a good thing. The advantage to toothy leaves are. they tend to be more oily and flavorful. Both Sumatra and Cameroon leaf are naturally toothy, and when cured properly, are sweet in flavor and very aromatic. The toothiest tobacco leaf of all is African Cameroon, but toothiness is found in wrappers from just about every tobacco-growing country.