Lifecycle of a Cigar: From Seed to Smoke
A clear tour of cigar-making—from seed genetics and field primings to curing, fermentation, blending, rolling, and post-roll aging. What each stage contributes to flavor and draw.
Tobacco Seeds 101: Lineage vs. Origin (Cuban Seed, Connecticut Shade/Broadleaf & Hybrids)
Seed is genetics; origin is place. Understand Cuban seed, Connecticut Shade vs. Broadleaf, and how terroir changes the smoke.
From Wine to Cigars: Seed, Terroir & Why Place Still Matters
Seed = varietal. Origin = terroir. A quick, wine-inspired way to predict cigar flavor and decode bands.