Culture and Tradition
Cigar Tobacco and Cigarette Tobacco: Differences That Go Far Beyond the Leaf
Although Cigars and cigars have in common the use of tobacco as a raw material, the similarities almost end there. Understanding these distinctions is essential to enhance the tradition of tobacco cultivation and to understand why premium cigars hold a special place among tobacco products. The origin of the difference begins in the field The […]
Culture and Tradition
How Famous Personalities Helped Make Certain Vitolas Timeless
Throughout history, some cigar sizes have surpassed the cigar-making universe and have been associated with figures that have marked different eras. Perhaps the best-known example is the Churchill size cigar. The name became popular in reference to the British statesman Winston Churchill, known worldwide for his passion for cigars. His habit of tasting longer specimens […]
Culture and Tradition
Historical Facts About Brazilian Tobacco: A Tradition That Crossed Borders
The history of Brazilian tobacco retains little-known but fundamental chapters to understand the importance of this agricultural culture in the economic and cultural formation of the country. Long before Brazil became world-class for other commodities, tobacco already occupied a strategic position in national exports. Another interesting aspect is the historical relationship between Brazil and Cuba, […]
Culture and Tradition
V-Cut, Guillotine, or Punch? The Advantages and Limitations of Each Cut
Discover the differences between guillotine, V-cutting and punch cutter, and learn how each cutter influences the flow, aroma, and taste of a cigar.
Culture and Tradition
Cutting a Cigar: Cutter Types, Proper Technique, and How to Avoid Mistakes That Compromise the Experience
Learn about the types of cutters, the right technique for couples and figurines, and how to avoid mistakes that compromise the tasting experience.
Culture and Tradition
Robusto Vitola: the perfect size for a great cigar
Find out why the Robusto size cigar is considered the ideal ratio between length, diameter and burn experience in Dona Flor premium cigars.
Culture and Tradition
The Transformation of the Leaf: How Fermentation Builds the Aromas of a Premium Cigar
Understand the crucial role of fermentation in the development of the aromas, secondary aromas and softness that define a high-nobility cigar.
Culture and Tradition
Mata Fina Wrapper: the leaf that dresses Brazil’s finest cigars
The wrapper Mata Fina de Bahia is the noblest leaf of Dona Flor cigars.