Filler The filler are long leaves of tobacco or cut up pieces of tobacco that comprise the bulk of the cigar and deliver most of the flavor. Most premium cigars are made with "long filler" which means it runs the lenght of the cigar. Filler can also be a blend of different tobaccos sometimes from different regions.
Binder
The binder is a tough, coarse tobacco that is wrapped around the filler that holds the cigar together.
Wrapper
A silky leaf of tobacco that is the outer layer of the cigar. The wrapper shows the visual quality of the cigar and gives it most of it's flavor which also makes it the most expensive component.
Cap or Head
The small circular piece of tobacco at the head of the cigar that offers a nice appearance and prevents the cigar from unraveling. The cap is also the portion to snip, cut or punch before smoking.
Foot
The bottom of the cigar that you light.
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