There are varying opinions that all parts of the cigar are equally important, but in our opinion the wrapper leaf deserves the most attention. Wrapper – The wrapper is the outer leaf of the cigar that holds the inner tobaccos (the filler and binder tobaccos). Aside from the brand (make) and shape of the cigar, […]
What are cigars? For everyone who has tried them, they bring different sensations. They are made to be enjoyed, they are relaxing, they awaken the senses, they are a symbol of class and style. There are many cigars, with different shapes, sizes, colors, flavors, strengths and many more criteria, but they all have the same […]
Two hundred pairs of hands. It is said that two hundred pairs of hands touch your cigar before it ends up in your humidor. Some even claim that the number is much higher. Suffice it to say that every time you light a cigar, it’s because many people with different skills have committed to bringing […]
In an industry built on establishing name and reputation, Rocky Patel has turned his passion into a brand that has reached heights not reached by many boutique cigar makers. A survivor of the ‘cigar boom’, Patel has overcome his competition with an unsurpassed tenacity in his pursuit of excellence. With an extremely busy schedule of […]
The real story of Rocky Patel began in 2001-2002 when he put his name on the cigars he created and changed the brand from Indian Tabac Cigar to Rocky Patel. He offers the market a new product with specially selected tobacco, monitoring the production process himself. His goal is to create the best cigars, which […]
“I was born and raised in a cigar factory” – Pepin Garcia Don Jose Pepin is the CEO of El Rey de los Habanos, Inc., better known as My Father Cigars, founded in Miami, Florida. Pepin Garcia is one of the most skilled cigar makers in the industry and has been part of the creation […]
From the seed to the box on the store shelf, from the filling to the leaf that wraps the cigar… There are 10 things every cigar enthusiast should know as they cut, light and smoke their favorite cigars. In the comfortable world of pleasure cigars, the peace is not infrequently disturbed by the wide variety […]