Ligero – Dark and flavorful this leaf comes from the top of the plant
and attributes its power to the natural oils produced. These leaves are slow
burning and are placed in the middle of the cigar.
Seco – Lighter than Ligero in both color and flavor these leaves are
harvested from the middle of the tobacco plant.
Volado – Used primarily for its excellent burning qualities Volado
leaves impart little flavor on cigars. These are harvested from the bottom of
the tobacco plant. All house blends are formed by mixing various combination of
these three tobacco leaves.
