Candela- The forgotten wrapper?

[Emjaysmash]

I was just looking through the threads here and somone mentioned something about a candela wrapper. I was wondering, do many more of these cigars exist? Does anyone like them?? I've never had one-do these have a specific flavor profile to them that you cant get with any other wrapper?
Thanks.
MJ

[Snake Hips]

They used to be all Americans would smoke, but now there are few left. Most of them are made by Arturo Fuente, who has an entire line devoted to candela. Not a fan, myself. WAYYY mild. I recall Camacho had one as well as Hoyo de Monterrey and Don Tomas. Never tried any of those, but I'd be interested in the Camacho to see if it had any taste. The candela profile is very mild and a little "zesty," for lack of a better word. There's a distinctive bit of spice to it.

[bobarian]

Don't forget the Angry Elf and the Iguana!

[Fortune500]

I've got a few Candelas in my collection, mostly Fuente's. It's definitely among the least common wrappers.

generally, I'm not a fan. I find that they have an odd flavor profile I don't enjoy.

[cigarluver]

I like the Camacho Corojo with the candela wrapper.
The candela wrapper balances the corojo leaf with a nice (imo) grassy flavor.

[sacmore21]

RobbReport.com - Article

This is an older article, but it gives some of the basics. Also, JR Cigars has candelas. They are the only ones that I ever tried. I was not a fan. They have a grassy/herbal flavor. However, some people like that. Why not try some and let us know?

[IamDrew]

All I know is that they are green.... and that freaks me out.

[Emjaysmash]

Originally Posted by IamDrew

All I know is that they are green.... and that freaks me out.

This is what keeps me away from them.

[d_day]

I love the candela wrapper. The flavor profile is unique to the wrapper. As was mentioned before, Arturo Fuente has a candela wrapper across most of its line of cigars. These are currently hte easiest big name cigars to get in candela. Macanudo has a few, as does Hoyo de Monterrey (my favorite), Camacho, Don Tomas, Indian Tabac, and sometimes even La Gloria Cubana. CAO and Punch have made them in the past, but good luck finding those. Greycliff has their Emerald cigar, which is quite pricey at nearly $80 for a fiver. There are also several machine made and short filler cigars with the candela wrapper, but they are a mere shadow of the the brands listed above.

[Emjaysmash]

d_day has graciously offered to send some candelas to me to try! Once I smoke one I'll review it and post it in here for everyone! Can't wait to see how these wrappers hold up!

[MarbleApe]

Does anyone else find these wrappers overly fragile? I've only had a handful, but I seem to remember the wrappers tearing very easily. I keep my humi's around 62-64% humidity if that helps.

[d_day]

Yes, they are very fragile.

[tx_tuff]

I have only had one of them, I think it was a Arturo Fuente, but I'm not sure. I didn't care for it very much so I haven't tried another one. I guess I shouldn't be that way but hey there are so many cigars out there I know I do like.

[Emjaysmash]

Cigar: Camacho Candela Monarca
Size: 5 x 50
Wrapper: Candela
Binder: Honduran
Filler: Honduran
Body: Mild-Med.
Appearence: This jolly green giant has a silky smooth wrapper that is very well constructed. Very few veins can be seen and its all topped off with a bright green cap. Other than the color (which reminds me of brussel sprouts) this is a beautifully made cigar.
Pre-light: I used a punch cut on this guy; I found the draw to be extremely loose. I know I would have to smoke this thing slowly in order to prevent “hot boxing” it. The dry taste was that of parsley.
Flavors: To sum it up in a word: bitter. The honduran tobacco ( which, to my taste is a slightly mted tobacco flavor and tends to be a bit boring) was over powered by the taste of a bitter, leafy sort of flavor. Reminded me of eating grass or leaves (don’t ask.) Honestly, it tasted like this cigar was picked too early from it’s blossoming cigar tree. (Ah if only cigars grew on trees…)
Overall: It being my first Candela cigar, the Camacho Monarca didn’t go over that well. Unless you like eating fresh leaves, grass, and happen to be a goat, then this cigar is probably not for you.

[iride]

I don't have a lot of experience with the Candela wrapper but have enjoyed the Iguana. I've got to be in the mood for it though...not everyday...usually when I've been smoking a lot of different stuff and want a change. It is mild, unique, kinda zesty like Snake Hips said. I'll have to try and find the Camacho mentioned above.