A good Cuban cigar, like a fine wine, proclaims its origin and quality even before you start to enjoy the exquisite flavor. That's because Cuban cigars are made from one unique ingredient - Cuban tobacco.

To help you choose the best Cuban cigars, it's important to know how the tobacco is selected. Every cigar is made up of three types of leaves, the wrapper, the filler and the binder, each with distinct characteristics. They must all complement each other exactly to produce the perfect smoke.

To grow quality Cuban tobacco is an art form in itself, and all tobacco must have very good combustibility. So what's the difference between the components of a fine Cuban cigar?