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.
What Makes an Ultra-Fine Cigar? Craft, Tobacco, and Performance
A practical guide to ultra-fine cigars—leaf pedigree, blend craft, draw/burn behavior, flavor progression, and storage.