The Captain's Codex · Cigars · Lesson 1 of 16
Cigar Anatomy
Wrapper, binder and filler — the three leaves that make a cigar.
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Wrapper
The outer leaf. It sets the cigar's appearance and has a major influence on flavor.
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Binder
The leaf beneath the wrapper. It holds the cigar's structure and controls the burn.
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Filler
The leaves at the heart of the cigar. They carry its strength and complexity.
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From the Codex
“The wrapper speaks first. The filler speaks longest.”
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