- Appearance: Candela cigars are pale green in color and are easy to identify due to their distinctive wrapper.
- Flavor: Candela cigars have a complex, grassy flavor with notes of green tea, cedar, hay, and pepper. They are often described as having a milder, approachable profile.
- Process: Candela cigars are named after the process used to make them, which involves quickly harvesting and drying the tobacco leaves at a high temperature. This process is called fire curing.
- Other names: Candela cigars are also known as double claro cigars and American Market Selection (AMS).