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Cigar Glossary - D
Dalia6 3/4 in x 43 ring gauge. Dalia was the name of the galera in which the cigars were produced. Its popular name 8-9-8 is derived from the original box in which they were packed forming three rows of 8, 9 and 8.
Demi-tasseA small cigar around 4 inches long with a 30 ring gauge.
DespalilloThe stripping house where the binder and filler leaves are taken to be stripped of their inner veins and stems. A second fermentation also takes place in this phase.
DiademasA cigar with a closed and tapered head, generally about 8 inches long. The foot may be open or closed like a Perfecto.
Double ClaroSee Claro-claro.
Double CoronaA standard cigar size typically 7 1/2 to 8 inches long with a 49 to 52 ring gauge.
Traditionally known as a Prominente, the tobacco leaves of this cigar are surprisingly delicate at first but then suddenly burst into an explosion of flavours.
DrawA cigar's airflow or the amount of air that gets pulled through a lighted cigar. A cigar’s draw can be either too easy (hot) or too tight (plugged).
Many smokers will also consider the draw when giving a reviewing a cigar.
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