Preparing Habano Leaves at the Factory
November 6, 2015 Once the leaves are properly cured and aged, having reached as perfect a state for smoking as any tobacco plant could, the tried and true method of making a Habano (Havana cigar) begins. This time-honored craft is conducted … Read More
Crafting Cigar Boxes & Bands
November 6, 2015 The origin of cigar bands is suffused with a rich mythos. One story posits that the paper bands were first used on Habanos (Havana cigars) exported to England since gentlemen of the day were reticent to stain their … Read More
Cuban Tobacco and Habanos Term Glossary
November 6, 2015 When it comes to speaking the language of Habanos (Havana cigars), the words are as romantic as they are foreign. Perilla, fortaleza, capa — even the basic jargon evokes a frisson of excitement, calling to mind swaying palm … Read More
How a Habano is Crafted
November 6, 2015 All Habanos are totally handmade cigars. Only highly skilled and masterfully trained cigar rollers called torcedores and torcedoras interact with the individual parts of a Habano (Havana cigar), especially when it comes time to assemble the beautifully aged … Read More
The Shapes & Sizes of Habanos
November 6, 2015 When deciding which cigar to smoke for a specific occasion, size and shape are important considerations. Perhaps you’re enjoying a Habano (Havana cigar) in a business meeting or inside your favorite cigar lounge during a lunch break. The … Read More
Cuban Cigars are finally coming to America…Maybe?
August 11, 2015 Cuban Cigars are finally coming to America…Maybe? Since the 1960’s, Cuban Cigars have been quite hard to come by. While rumors have swirled around the industry for the many years, recent events seem to be the most promising for the … Read More
Perfect Example
December 31, 2014 Vega Fina is a brand made in the huge Altadis USA factory in the Dominican Republic. The brand was one made primarily for the Spanish and Western European market. Now Spain is one of Cuba’s largest customers and Cuban … Read More
