Cigar Gauge, Shapes and Colors

Cigar gauge and shapes change from brand to brand, so the following is a guideline of a few common styles. Neither will the shape determine the taste, or strength. Mostly you should pick the size that feels comfortable with you, or the amount of time you have to smoke.

CORONAS
Petit Corona - ring gauge of around 40, about 4 ½ inches long.
Corona - ring gauge of around 42, about 5 ½ inches long.
Churchill - ring gauge of around 48, about 7 inches long.
Robusto - ring gauge of around 50, about 5 inches long.
Double Corona – ring gauge of around 49, about 7 ½ inches long.

FIGURADOS
Almost all cigars have straight sides and a rounded end, except for these cigars.
Pyramid – ring gauge of around 50, and tapered towards the foot, around 6 inches long.
Belicoso – ring gauge of around 50, around 5 inches long.
Torpedo – ring gauge of around 50, with a bulge in the middle tapering at both ends.
Perfecto – Like the torpedo, bulge in the middle, with a rounded instead of pointed end.

COLORS
Cigar wrappers are used by most to choose their favorite, but there are few differences in the different colors. Except for the Maduro.
Double Claro – light green, to yellow shade; sweet tasting wrapper
Claro – light tan color with neutral flavor
Colorado Claro – Light brown
Colorado – Medium brown to brownish red with rich flavor, and subtle aroma
Colorado Maduro – Slight darker than the Colorado
Maduro – very dark brown to black, Means ripe in Spanish, they add distinct flavor.

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