Cigar Maven - All about Cigars

When you think of cigars you may think of the rich and powerful or maybe you think of smoking one and relaxing outside or in a cigar bar. Either way cigars are smoked regularly by both men and women all over the world. There is an entire culture based off of cigar smoking. There is an art to it and there are even theories and debates over the best ways to enjoy a good cigar. Similar to wine or cheese tasting, cigar smoking has become a very popular past time for people rich or poor.

Currently it is believed that cigars were first made and created in Spain and then later they became all the rage of the elite in the European countries. There are many countries that produce and manufacture cigars. However, Cuban cigars have always been considered one of the best, but also hardest to get. Depending on the country you live in, you are not legally allowed to have Cuban cigars. Regardless though, Cubans are considered one of the best because of the regional micro-climates that the tobacco is produced in. Along with the skill of the cigar makers in Cuba. Along with Cuba there are other countries that make cigars, they are Brazil, Mexico, Honduras, Ecuador, Cameroon, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, and the United States.

Why cigars are so popular there are many reasons we could speculate on. One reason may be because of the way it is manufactured. The higher end, better cigars are always hand wrapped. Also, unlike cigarettes, there is a very lengthy process that cigars go through of fermentation and aging of the tobacco. Similar to the aging process of wine, this aging in cigars creates bolder flavors and textures.

The longer the cigar sits and the more fermenting that takes place, the better taste of the cigar. Furthermore, cigars are very individualized regarding taste. There are so many different sizes and flavors of cigars to fit many people’s different tastes and preferences. Some of the best also provide no smokey after taste at all.

Conversely, cigars have a much bolder and strong taste compared to cigars. Most cigars are made by wrapping three different layers of tobacco leaves together. The higher the quality of the cigar the longer the leaves of nicotine that are used as the filler. However, some do still contain a combination of scraps as the filler.