Full Body vs. Full Strength in Premium Cigars
Dark ≠ automatically strong. Body is flavor weight; strength is nicotine. How primings, wrappers, and pacing shape both—plus practical tips.
The Cigar Blending Process: From Idea to Repeatable Profile
From idea to boxed cigar: setting the brief, picking leaf by role, prototyping, QC, and the post-roll rest that makes profiles sing.
Maduro vs. Ligero/Viso/Seco/Volado: What Each Term Really Means
Primings describe leaf position; maduro describes wrapper processing. How they work together to create strength, aroma, and a smooth finish.
Maduro Wrappers Explained: Color, Process & Flavor
Dark ≠ automatically strong. How maduro wrappers are made, how they taste, storage/lighting tips, and what to look for when buying.
Attributes of a mild cigar
Mild cigars favor finesse: cream, hay, light woods, and gentle strength. How blends, wrappers, and storage create an easygoing profile.