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Fronto Leaf Buyer’s Guide

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It seems like I get at least several calls a day asking one popular question… What kind of Fronto leaves do you carry?

 

I usually reply, “There’s 5 or 6 different kinds, it depends on your personal preference, but I will explain the differences to you and help you figure out exactly what you’d like to order…

 

 

I’ll even get the guys down at the shop to swap some leaves of the other kind into whatever pound you order… and label them so you know whats what!”  Yeah, people love this.  No one wants to waste time.  You need to figure out exactly what you or your customers like for tobacco leaf and get right down to business.  This is what I help people from all over the United States, Canada, Jamaica, the Caribbean and beyond!

 

This is what inspired me to shoot a video, explaining what types of fronto we carry at Wholeaf.com.  You get a nice up close look at the leaf being handled, as well as an explanation of the differences between the varieties.  I even go over the different uses, and give averages on leaves per pound and leaf dimensions… it really is quite comprehensive in about three short minutes, check it out!

 

One of our most popular types of fronto is called the QB52 Fronto Leaf.  You can often find it at convenience stores in New York City and other metropolitan areas.  It’s known for it’s chocolatey dark brown color, smooth flavor and exceptional roll quality.  QB52 fronto is a 100% wrapper grade variety of tobacco leaf (click here to check it out)

 

Connecticut Fronto leaf M27 is loved by people who hand roll fine cigars.  It is probably the thinnest of the fronto leaf varieties, being significantly thinner than the QB52.  It’s thin more closely similar to a shade leaf.  Even though it is thin, the leaf is still quite pliable, durable and excellent for wraps.  These leaves are also very large, they tend to be a little bit wider than QB52 fronto leaves.

 

Dark Air Cured Fronto GR – A very dark and potent leaf, that is actually preferred for use as ‘Grabba Leaf’ by Caribbean Islanders and Jamaicans.  This leaf has the bold kick that grabba smokers are looking for.  If you like dark, bold wrapper leaf then this leaf will also satisfy your needs as it is wrapper grade.

 

Dark Air Cured Fronto ALO (grown in America) is a leaf that becomes darker and less potent as it ages.  Dark Air Cured leaves grown in America are smaller leaves, compared with all other kinds of fronto you can buy from us.  Despite their thickness, they still burns evenly, with a smooth yet robust flavor.  You can expect to find can larger percentage of wrapper quality leaves and a smaller percentage of leaves with minor damage.

 

Dark Air Cured Fronto CLO (grown in Canada) darkens in a similar way to the American version, however these leaves grow significantly larger and are lighter in color.  As a result they are somewhat lighter and smoother smoke.  These leaves have a decent thickness, that burns evenly and smokes clean.  You will find most leaves will be of 100% wrapper quality, and some leaves will have very little damage.

 

Dark Fire Cured Fronto is known for it’s pungent, smoked flavor that it gets from a ‘fire curing’ process (click here to check it out).  These leaves are cured to perfection over gentle fires after harvest.  Most leaves will be 100% wrapper quality.  However, Dark Fire Cured Fronto is more popularly used as grabba leaf or even to make chew, snuff or snus.

 

Call us at 1-802-776-8983 to get your questions answered about fronto leaf and get your first order set up today.  We will help you figure out exactly what you need, and set you up with a comprehensive order.  We even suggest samplings to enhance your order and speed up the discovery of your personal tastes and preference in tobacco.  Subscribe to our blog and keep your eye out for the information YOU NEED TO KNOW about whole leaf tobacco!

 

Sincerely,
Caleb Wright

 

 

 

Caleb Wright,
Wholesale Tobacco Broker

 

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QB52 Fronto Leaf

QB52 Fronto Leaf

QB52 is one of most sought after kinds of fronto leaf in New York City! It is considered to be a medium darkness wrapper grade leaf.

Aged QB52 Fronto [DARK]

Aged QB52 Fronto [DARK]

This leaf has been aged MUCH longer than the regular QB-52 Fronto Wrapper, to make it a beautiful dark chocolate brown color.

QB52 Fronto [DARK]

QB52 Fronto [DARK]

QB52 Fronto Dark is a darker version of the standard QB52, and is an excellent wrapper grade leaf for those who prefer a bit stronger / bolder smoke.

QB52 Fronto Leaf [L]

QB52 Fronto Leaf [L]

The QB52 Fronto Leaf (L) is a slightly darker version of the standard QB52 tobacco leaf, but it's mostly used for 'grabba' because most of it is not wrapper grade.

Connecticut Tobacco / Fronto Leaf

Connecticut Tobacco / Fronto Leaf

Connecticut Fronto is known for higher quality, and is normally used as a high grade cigar wrapper leaf.

Havana CT Fronto Leaf

Havana CT Fronto Leaf

This grade of Connecticut Fronto leaf is grown from a havana seed and has a comparable consistency to the CT Fronto Leaf [M-27], but the Havana seed it is grown from gives it a slightly different flavor profile.

Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [GR]

Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [GR]

This variety of Dark Air Cured Fronto is excellent for use cigar binder & filler. It has dark & strong properties that make it ideal for Grabba Leaf use.

Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [ALO]

Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [ALO]

This kind of Dark Air Cured Fronto leaf is very similar to the Dark Air Cured (GR), except that they are a bit milder. Great for use as cigar binder & filler!

Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [CLO]

Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [CLO]

This fronto leaf is grown in Canada, and is a high quality cigar wrapper leaf that can also be used for cigar binder. It is larger in size, but lighter than the Dark Air Cured (GR) & (ALO).

Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [H]

Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [H]

The Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [H] is a higher quality, sorted version of our Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [CLO] that has a consistent milk chocolate brown color throughout each bundle.

Dark Air Cured Fronto [J1]

Dark Air Cured Fronto [J1]

The Fronto / Dark Air Cured (J1) is often a very dark, very thick air cured tobacco leaf that was grown southwest of Louisville, in Kentucky, USA. This leaf is often one of the largest, and one of the darkest leaves we carry!

Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [W1]

Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [W1]

The Fronto / Dark Air Cured (W1) is a dark and thick tobacco leaf that is also air cured to perfection. The W1 Grade name signifies that it was grown in Tennessee, USA.

Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [O]

Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [O]

The dark air cured tobacco leaf has a bold and beautiful dark color like a maduro leaf, and it has unforgettable dark red and brown tones which will darken more over time.

Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [LL]

Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [LL]

These dark air cured fronto leaves are aged and have become darker and more chocolate in color over time. Dark air cured tobacco leaves are similar to what is used in the Caribbean.

Aged Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf

Aged Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf

These kind of dark air cured fronto is truly aged to perfection, and have become super chocolatey in color. Not 100% wrapper, but excellent for use as 'grabba'.

Dominican Fronto Leaf

Dominican Fronto Leaf

The Dominican Fronto Leaf varies in color, but is generally a darker leaf with smooth to medium strength and small veins. Classic Dominican flavor!

Dark Fire Cured Fronto Leaf

Dark Fire Cured Fronto Leaf

One of the darkest varieties of fronto that money can buy! It has a pungent, smoky flavor from the famous fire curing process. Very large & thick leaves!

Light Fire Cured Fronto Leaf [VA]

Light Fire Cured Fronto Leaf [VA]

A mellower, lighter version of the fire cured fronto leaf. It has many uses besides cigar rolling / smoking, such as chewing tobacco & snuff making.

Light Fire Cured Fronto Leaf [P]

Light Fire Cured Fronto Leaf [P]

The Light Fire Cured (P) Tobacco Leaf is often described as a really nice ground between the Dark Air Cured and Dark Fire Cured fronto leaves that are also so popular with our fronto leaf customers.

Light Fire Cured Fronto Leaf [R]

Light Fire Cured Fronto Leaf [R]

The Light Fire Cured (R) Tobacco Leaf is often described as a really nice ground between the Dark Air Cured and Dark Fire Cured fronto leaves that are also so popular with our fronto leaf customers.

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