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CSMAnderson · 04-11-2022, 07:51 PM

I was told by one manufacturer that Cameroon wrappers were very delicate. To that fact Cameroon wrappers from Cameroon were so delicate that only 75% of these wrappers were useable as wrappers. But Ecuador Cameroon was 90% usable as wrappers. Can any of you tell the difference between the two Cameroon wrappers? Why would you use Cameroon wrappers from Cameroon when there is so much of the bail that can not be used as wrappers? Just curious about your opinion.

TommyBB · 04-11-2022, 08:17 PM

It's the real thing, the original thing.

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stogie5150 · 04-12-2022, 04:28 AM

Today I learned they grow Cameroon in somewhere besides Cameroon.

KatDad · 04-12-2022, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by stogie5150

Today I learned they grow Cameroon in somewhere besides Cameroon.

Me too!

BigJohn · 04-12-2022, 10:00 AM

The soil is very different in both places.
Jose Blanco does tasting seminars. The cigars have 4 different wrappers, and as you smoke, he asks you to guess the wrapper, and any flavor notes you might detect.
I love sumatra... and I guessed that one very correctly, it was indonesian sumatra, not equadorian. The difference is subtle, sometimes more in the texture of the leaf (healthier plant) or whatever... but there. is. a. difference....

tonycsmoke · 04-16-2022, 06:04 AM

I've never heard of Cameroon wrapper grown in Ecuador, but it makes sense. I'm a fan of most wrapper grown in Ecuador. They haven't been growing in Ecuador for that long. In my opinion that has been the biggest boon to cigars.

Cabaiguan · 05-14-2022, 03:22 AM

Love Cameroon wrapped cigars. Such a different flavor profile. They are in fact VERY delicate and I’ve had a fair share of AJF and CAO cigars w this wrapper that have cracked. Still think they’re worth it and probably why they are still sold - there’s a market for them.

BigJohn · 05-14-2022, 08:44 AM

One of my favorites is new - the AJF new world cameroon.

TommyBB · 05-14-2022, 08:46 AM

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One of my favorites is new - the AJF new world cameroon.

Me, as well. Fantastic cigar

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jefslat · 05-16-2022, 12:03 PM

"True Cameroon" (African) is woodier than Ecuadoran Cameroon; however, based on ring gauge and filler, the difference can be very subtle.

04-11-2022, 07:51 PM	#1
CSMAnderson Herf God Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 16,340	Cameroon Wrappers I was told by one manufacturer that Cameroon wrappers were very delicate. To that fact Cameroon wrappers from Cameroon were so delicate that only 75% of these wrappers were useable as wrappers. But Ecuador Cameroon was 90% usable as wrappers. Can any of you tell the difference between the two Cameroon wrappers? Why would you use Cameroon wrappers from Cameroon when there is so much of the bail that can not be used as wrappers? Just curious about your opinion. Last edited by TommyBB; 04-12-2022 at 06:05 AM. Reason: Fix title

04-11-2022, 08:17 PM	#2
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04-12-2022, 04:28 AM	#3
stogie5150 CW Master Boiler Club Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Slidell, LA CSA Posts: 4,466	Today I learned they grow Cameroon in somewhere besides Cameroon. __________________ "I'd smoke in my sleep if'n I could get somebody to hold 'em!" - Brother Dave Gardner

04-12-2022, 10:00 AM	#5
BigJohn Chief Geek, @cigarweekly Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Atlanta (north burbs - Woodsto Posts: 14,173	The soil is very different in both places. Jose Blanco does tasting seminars. The cigars have 4 different wrappers, and as you smoke, he asks you to guess the wrapper, and any flavor notes you might detect. I love sumatra... and I guessed that one very correctly, it was indonesian sumatra, not equadorian. The difference is subtle, sometimes more in the texture of the leaf (healthier plant) or whatever... but there. is. a. difference.... __________________ Government breaks our legs, then hands us a pair of crutches and says, "You see? If it wasn't for us you wouldn't be able to walk.".... Aren't we so lucky!? Need a website? Get one from a BOTL - > PM me! *"I swear by my life, and my love of it, that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine."* Help support the CigarWeekly webhost (me!) > Shop online? Start HERE: direct to Amazon.com Protect your computer from VIRUSES > Get Avast!

04-16-2022, 06:04 AM	#6
tonycsmoke Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: St Louis Posts: 3,135	I've never heard of Cameroon wrapper grown in Ecuador, but it makes sense. I'm a fan of most wrapper grown in Ecuador. They haven't been growing in Ecuador for that long. In my opinion that has been the biggest boon to cigars. __________________ "Homer, slow down you'll kill us" yelled Marge. "Or die trying" exclaimed Homer.

05-14-2022, 03:22 AM	#7
Cabaiguan Club Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 4,767	Love Cameroon wrapped cigars. Such a different flavor profile. They are in fact VERY delicate and I’ve had a fair share of AJF and CAO cigars w this wrapper that have cracked. Still think they’re worth it and probably why they are still sold - there’s a market for them. __________________ Jamas abandonaremos nuestra patria - Brigada Asalto 2506 In God We Trust. All others we monitor. * Member, Full Flavor Federation

05-14-2022, 08:44 AM	#8
BigJohn Chief Geek, @cigarweekly Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Atlanta (north burbs - Woodsto Posts: 14,173	One of my favorites is new - the AJF new world cameroon. __________________ Government breaks our legs, then hands us a pair of crutches and says, "You see? If it wasn't for us you wouldn't be able to walk.".... Aren't we so lucky!? Need a website? Get one from a BOTL - > PM me! *"I swear by my life, and my love of it, that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine."* Help support the CigarWeekly webhost (me!) > Shop online? Start HERE: direct to Amazon.com Protect your computer from VIRUSES > Get Avast!

05-16-2022, 12:03 PM	#10
jefslat CW WarCraft God CW Special Correspondent Editor at Large Predominant CW Ambassador Herf God Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio de Bexar Posts: 38,917	"True Cameroon" (African) is woodier than Ecuadoran Cameroon; however, based on ring gauge and filler, the difference can be very subtle. __________________ El Gringo permanence... El perro, el perro, es mi corazon. El gato, el gato, el gato no es bueno. El Jefe es cantante, El Jefe es muy famoso El Jefe es el hombre con el queso del diablo. El perro, el perro, nunca sin raison El gato, el gato, el gato es obseno El Jefe es caliente, El Jefe es carinoso El Jefe le da besos mejor que su esposo What Would TOJE Do? Þ £

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