CRT Tobacco Product Knowledge & Classification 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which tobacco leaf is traditionally used as the primary binder in premium handmade cigars?
- Connecticut Broadleaf (Correct answer)
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Cameroon
- Habano 2000
Correct answer: Connecticut Broadleaf
Connecticut Broadleaf is the most widely used binder leaf due to its elasticity, strength, and ability to hold the filler together.
Question 2: What distinguishes a 'claro' cigar wrapper from a 'colorado claro' wrapper?
- Claro is lighter in color than colorado claro (Correct answer)
- Claro has a stronger flavor than colorado claro
- Claro is a maduro-style wrapper
- Claro is fermented longer than colorado claro
Correct answer: Claro is lighter in color than colorado claro
Claro wrappers are pale green to light tan, while colorado claro wrappers are a medium brown — claro is lighter on the color spectrum.
Question 3: A 'Perfecto' cigar shape is best described as:
- Tapered at both the foot and the head (Correct answer)
- A straight-sided cigar with a rounded cap
- A very long, thin cigar with an open foot
- A short, fat cigar with a pointed head only
Correct answer: Tapered at both the foot and the head
A Perfecto is a figurado shape that tapers at both ends, with a bulge in the middle.
Question 4: Which of the following best describes 'long filler' in a premium cigar?
- Whole tobacco leaves running the full length of the cigar (Correct answer)
- Shredded scraps and short pieces of tobacco
- A single leaf rolled into the center
- Reconstituted tobacco sheet used for the core
Correct answer: Whole tobacco leaves running the full length of the cigar
Long filler consists of whole or near-whole tobacco leaves that run the entire length of the cigar, providing a more even burn and complex flavor.
Question 5: What is 'piloto cubano' tobacco most commonly associated with?
- Dominican Republic filler blends (Correct answer)
- Honduran wrapper cultivation
- Nicaraguan volcanic soil cultivation
- Connecticut shade growing regions
Correct answer: Dominican Republic filler blends
Piloto Cubano is a Cuban-seed variety grown predominantly in the Dominican Republic's Cibao Valley and is a staple filler tobacco.
Question 6: In pipe tobacco terminology, what is a 'Cavendish'?
- A process of pressure-cooking tobacco with sweeteners to create a mild, sweet blend (Correct answer)
- A specific tobacco leaf variety grown in Virginia
- A blending ratio of Burley to Virginia
- A method of air-curing tobacco over open flames
Correct answer: A process of pressure-cooking tobacco with sweeteners to create a mild, sweet blend
Cavendish refers to a process where tobacco is cured and fermented under heat and pressure, often with added flavoring agents, resulting in a sweet, mild smoke.
Question 7: Which cigar size is typically described as having a ring gauge of 64 or larger?
- Gigante or Grand Toro (Correct answer)
- Corona
- Lonsdale
- Panatela
Correct answer: Gigante or Grand Toro
Gigante and Grand Toro sizes typically feature ring gauges of 60+ and sometimes 64 or larger, making them among the widest cigars available.
CRT Tobacco Product Knowledge & Classification 2
Which tobacco leaf is traditionally used as the primary binder in premium handmade cigars?