Cigar knowledge
Here you will find tips and tricks as well as useful and less useful information about cigars
Effect of wrapper on flavour
The wrapper is the outermost layer of tobacco on a cigar and is often perceived first by its colour, gloss and texture. However, when it comes to flavour, it is far more than "just appearance": the wrapper influences how..
Effect of the wrapper on flavour
Colours of the wrapper leaf
The wrapper colour is the most striking visual feature of a cigar. Many aficionados associate certain colours with expectations of taste, strength or maturity. What is important here is that the..
Stains on the cigar wrapper
Green spots on the cigar wrapper leaf usually appear in large areas. This is usually chlorophyll, which is important for plant growth (photosynthesis). If it is not completely broken down during drying, green discolouration remains - with no effect on the taste, as chlorophyll has no flavour of its own...
Stains on the cigar wrapper leaf
Authenticity of Cuban cigars
Habanos cigars are still among the most famous cigars in the world. It is therefore not surprising that they are often counterfeited. We check all Cuban cigars for authenticity and only purchase them through official channels. Cigar boxes from Cuba have certain distinguishing features for testing...
How to cut a cigar correctly
Smoking a cigar is more than just a habit; it is a ritual that requires careful preparation and precision. One of the most important steps is to cut the cigar correctly
Tobacco for cigars
Corojo tobacco originates in Cuba, in the Pinar del Rio region, and is used exclusively as a wrapper leaf. The name refers to the farm "Vega Santa Ines..
Cigar glossary
Small, guillotine-like tool used to cut off the "head" of the cigar at the end of the mouth and open it for smoking. In the absence of a cutter - and in order to...
Cigar blossom or mould
In order to preserve the quality and flavour of a cigar, special attention must be paid to storage. Many people come across the phenomenon of..
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