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.
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.
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.
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.
Do Aged Cigars Lose Strength? Nicotine Levels vs. Perceived Power
Nicotine stays; delivery changes. Why aged cigars feel gentler, how primings affect perception, and practical tips to manage strength.
Nicotine & “Strength” as Tobacco Ages: Perception vs. Reality
Why aged cigars feel smoother but can still hit hard. Strength vs. body, primings, and practical tips for pacing and storage.
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.