Hand-Made Premium Cigars: The Curing Stage, Explained
Inside the curing barn: selective primings, air-curing timelines, risk control, and the post-cure steps that set premium cigars up for greatness.
Cigar Tobacco Curing Explained: From Green Leaf to Ready Leaf
Curing 101: what happens in the barn, why air curing rules for premium cigars, common risks, and how it sets the stage for fermentation and aging.
Fermentation Fun Facts (Beyond Tobacco)
Fermentation, explained: the microbes, the bubbles, the flavors—and why it’s different from curing. From chocolate to kimchi to kombucha.
Fun Facts About Tobacco Fermentation (That Actually Matter)
Fermentation turns cured leaf into cigar-ready tobacco—less ammonia, richer aroma, cleaner burn. Ten quick facts to read like a pro.
The Art of Fermentation & Aging in Cigar Production
What fermentation vs. aging really do in cigars—how pilones reduce harshness, how aging marries flavors, and the quick cues of well-finished tobacco.