Criollo 98 Seco, 1 lb

Name: Criollo 98 Seco, 1 lb
Brand: Whole Leaf Tobacco LLC
SKU: Crio98S
Price: 22.99 USD
Availability: InStock

An earthy Criollo 98 Seco leaf from the Dominican Republic’s 2021 crop, excellent as a primary cigar filler or to enhance blends.

$22.99

Description

This richly earthy leaf is great as your primary cigar filler or can be fortified with viso or ligero leaves. It burns well and arrives medium brown, sized roughly 16" by 8" with moderate veins.

Expect 50 to 70 leaves per pound (approximate).

Though filler-grade, a fully intact Criollo 98 Seco half-leaf may serve as a binder or wrapper, adding flavor complexity.

Moisture recommendations for rolling:
Filler: nearly dry but not crumbly
Binder: moist and flexible
Wrapper: fully hydrated, slightly damp (adjust with mist as needed)

As with all Whole Leaf Tobacco products, this leaf is shipped in thermal-sealed vapor-proof bags and arrives with the proper moisture content for working.

One pound of filler makes about 20, 50 ring gauge cigars x 7".

This is my primary filler. It has been for a few years. This filler makes a really smooth cigar. I mix it with various Ligero fillers and it never disappoints.

I bought this Seco based solely on the reviews and that my research pointed to Criollo 98. I was very pleased with this leaf. It provides a stable well burning addition to my blends. The flavor is not too strong, nor too mild. It combines well with other flavors to provide a solid, consistent smoke. I have repurchased this leaf and use it as my go to Seco.

Another purito rolled from a recent (very large) order. Just by itself, I'd almost tend to describe it as "medium bodied and medium strength". There's a nice room note. To me, there is a little spice but it's more along the gentle end of the spectrum, such as a blend of spices you might use to make a cookie or apple sauce... There's a bit of caramel-like sweetness in there too. I hope there's more of this coming in the future.

I have come to enjoy this tobacco as one of my go-to fillers. I tend to roll this one as Seco and Ligero

Like the description says, this can be used as your primary filler: you should try using is as the ONLY filler and then adding to it from there. It is not dull and flavorless. It has a pleasant flavor and aroma all by itself. Odds are it will get worse the more you mix with it.

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