How cigars are made

Tobacco is grown in all parts of the world. In fact, it is not uncommon for cigars to be made up of different kinds of tobacco. This is what makes each cigar unique in style and taste.

Once tobacco leaves are picked, they must be cured, fermented, and aged. Cigar tobacco is usually air dried in a temperature controlled environment.

Cigars are made from all parts of the tobacco plant. The bottom leaves are used as the binder of the cigar, the second and third cuts of leaves are used as the filler, and the top leaves which contain the most oil are generally used as the wrapper. After all parts of the cigar are dried and ready to use, the cigar is carefully rolled and formed by hand. This is a complicated process involving elaborate steps to make the perfect cigar.

Once the cigar is formed it is placed in an aging room for anywhere from a few weeks up to 180 days. During this time all of the different types of tobacco used are blended together to form a unique taste and flavor.

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