From the links above: Habano 2000 is derived from a crossing between the variety Corojo and a non commercial variety of Cuban dark tobacco, the Habano 2.1.1, from which is derived its resistance to the Gray Mold. Grown in direct sun. it reaches an average height of 6 feet with 14-16 leaves per plant. In very rich soils it can develop up to 18 leaves per plant. Sun grown plants are often used as a binder or filler. Grown under a shade cloths, Habano 2000 makes an excellent wrapper. Cuban Criollo 98 is one of the most valued strains for Cuban cigars. It originated from a crossing between the varieties ' Havana 92' and `Habana P.R'. Cultivated in the sun it produces from 14 to 16 useful leaves per plant and makes an excellent binder. It reaches an average height of 6 feet. Leaves average 24 inches in length and 12 inches wide. It is resistant to the Blue Mold, the Blackish Paw and the Tobacco Mosaic Virus and moderately resistant to the Environmental Necrosis.
Howdy Knucks,
Good research! Thats pretty much what I have read. To add to what you have. Here's some info on Habano2000:
The
Habano 2000 plant is supposedly a cross between Cuban-seed and Connecticut Shade. This wrapper was extremely popular in the 90's but is being used less frequently. The origin of the cigar is that it originally was developed in Cuba, hence its initial popularity. It was first grown outside of Cuba by Nestor Plasencia. I find that the H2000 wrappers taste musty and earthy, and are way thicker than
Connecticut Shade, but not quite as thick as the
Broadleaf. This wrapper is mostly grown in Nicaragua, Honduras and Ecuador. I find H2000 wrapped cigars often do not burn evenly.
[h=4]Other Versions[/h]
- Ecuadorian Habano - found on the Cienfuegos cigar from Puros Indios.
- Honduran Habano - rich and creamy, when grown in Honduras the H2000 wrapper appears to be a bit thinner, yielding fewer combustion problems than when grown in other countries. Try the Carlos Torano Exodus 1959.
- Nicaraguan Habano - a richer fuller-bodied flavor with the Nicaraguan-grown type, try the Alec Bradley Maxx, the Gran Habano #3, or the Montecristo H2000 to get a good feel for this wrapper.
I personally like the Habano From Nub and Romeo Y Julieta, these are two of my favorites. Combustion problems?? I wonder what the other combustion problems were?
Here's the link:
http://cigarinspector.com/cigar-wrappers-a-z/habano-2000
