When purchasing a cigar, new cigar smokers are sometimes confused when asked whether they prefer a mild, medium or full-bodied cigar.

Let’s understand what this actually means, and how the body can affect the experience.

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The cigar body refers to the relative strength of the cigar. Cigars are generally divided into three groups: Mild, Medium & Full.

The strength of most cigars sold today can be judged by the country where they were manufactured. For example, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic produce a lot of light or mild cigars, while Cuba tends to produce more full-bodied blends.

The strength of the cigar you prefer will always be a personal preference, but veteran smokers tend to prefer full bodied or full flavored smokes, while newbies seem to prefer a cigar with a gentler body and flavor.

The flavor is what smokers perceive as the taste of a particular cigar. It often depends on various factors: How old is the cigar? Is it too dry, too humid or just right? What did you eat before? What are you drinking during?

Try a few different blends and bodies of cigars to see what is perfect for your personal taste, and let us know what type of cigar you prefer.