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Barber striped cigars are a type of cigars that have two different wrappers in a spiral pattern, resembling a barber’s pole. They are also known as candy canes, double wraps, or twisted cigars. They are usually made by combining a light-colored Connecticut wrapper with a dark Maduro or Corojo wrapper, creating a contrast of flavors and colors. Some examples of barber striped cigars are:
- Camacho Double Shock: A limited edition cigar from 2014 that features a Habano and a Maduro wrapper over a blend of Dominican, Honduran, and Pennsylvania filler tobaccos. It has a medium to full body and a spicy, earthy, and sweet profile1.
- Asylum Ogre: A Nicaraguan puro that uses a Corojo and a candela wrapper over a mix of Nicaraguan filler and binder leaves. It has a huge 7 x 70 vitola and a medium body with notes of pepper, grass, and coffee2.
- Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Twisted: A new addition to the Reserva Real line that combines a Connecticut and a Maduro wrapper over a Dominican and Nicaraguan filler blend. It has a medium body and a creamy, nutty, and woody flavor3.
- HC Series Blue Barber Pole: A cigar that alternates a Connecticut and a Maduro wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder and filler. It has a medium body and a smooth and balanced taste of pepper and espresso4.
Barber striped cigars are a unique and interesting way to enjoy the different characteristics of different wrappers in one cigar. They are also visually appealing and eye-catching. Have you ever tried one?