Dyed Wrappers on Cigars

T.G · 01-10-2010, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake Hips

From everything I've read it's a molasses concoction. Makes it darker, adds sweetness.

Possible, although I think the sugar content in molasses might cause some some severe carbonization issues both in appearance and flavor when burned.

I could see a combination of some percentage of both being used though.

JE3146 · 01-10-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Possible, although I think the sugar content in molasses might cause some some severe carbonization issues both in appearance and flavor when burned.

I could see a combination of some percentage of both being used though.

Was just gonna say that myself.

T.G · 01-10-2010, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by itsme_timd

Interesting info. Do my beloved LP's use any of this witchcraft???

I don't think so. Saka has emphatically stated that no treatments are performed on the LP9 nor T52 wrappers.

JJG · 01-10-2010, 03:16 PM

yeah, I know that the dye is natural and harmless, but there's still that psychological "ick-factor"

to me, dying cigars is similar to using a corked baseball bat. I understand why manufactures use dye, but when you see pictures like the ones in this thread, it makes you realize that consequences and backlash can be more damaging than the advantages you gain from using it.

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JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Dyed Wrappers on Cigars yeah, I know that the dye is natural and harmless, but there's still that psychological "ick-factor" to me, dying cigars is similar to using a corked baseball bat. I understand why manufactures use dye, but when you see pictures like the ones in this thread, it makes you realize that consequences and backlash can be more damaging than the advantages you gain from using it.