Dominican cigars. A brief history
Posted by RRCShop Team on 5/27/2022 to
The island of Santo Domingo was the first place in the New World where Europeans cultivated tobacco for commercial purposes.
The origin of the rings. A brief history
Posted by RRCShop Team on 5/14/2022 to
The paper band that surrounds one end of the cigar is known as the ring, although many call it the vitola, a name that actually refers to the format of the cigar. The ring is used to identify the format and the brand, in addition to providing an attractive touch to the cigar and even, on many occasions, it is a luxurious badge that can be considered a work of art.
Curiosities about the Corojo wrapper
Posted by RRCShop Team on 4/30/2022 to
Although it
is true that there is no agreement among experts on the effect of the wrapper
on the flavor and aroma of a cigar, everyone is aware that it defines its
external appearance, which is why it has great weight in the buyer's decision.
Which of these Montecristo do you fancy?
Posted by RRCShop Team on 3/26/2022 to
Montecristo is one of the most reputable and representative cigar brands in the tobacco industry.
The US cigar market over the past 30 years
Posted by RRCShop Team on 2/26/2022 to
In 1992, just 30 years ago, cigar consumption in the US market had fallen to historic levels.
Cigars and rums. A perfect pairing
Posted by RRCShop Team on 2/12/2022 to
After
a special dinner, enjoying a good cigar accompanied by the right drink is one
of the great pleasures of a smoker.
Ashton: a brief but successful history in the world of tobacco
Posted by RRCShop Team on 1/29/2022 to
Robert Levin, founder and owner of the renowned Ashton brand, was inducted into the 2020 Cigar Journal Hall of Fame and received the Cigar Trophy for his life's work.
In the Top 25 Cigars of 2021, Nicaragua obtained the first three spots again
Posted by RRCShop Team on 1/15/2022 to
In the US tobacco market, very few are surprised by the quality of Nicaraguan premium cigars.
Do you already know the Zino Platinum experience?
Posted by RRCShop Team on 12/31/2021 to
The responsible for the creation of these excellent cigars is the Oettinger Davidoff Group, a well-known Swiss company of luxury products, whose main activity is tobacco. In 2003 they launched the Zino Platinun brand worldwide, as a tribute to Zino Davidoff, one of the best-known names in the history of cigars.
Villiger, now in Nicaragua
Posted by RRCShop Team on 12/17/2021 to
Villiger Söhne AG, the renowned Swiss cigar maker, opened a factory in Nicaragua just over a month ago.
Cigars flavored or infused. What you should know about them
Posted by RRCShop Team on 11/27/2021 to
Flavoring a cigar is nothing new. Almost all the mixtures that are used to make machine-made cigars have some type of ingredient to enhance their flavor, since the tobacco that is usually used is of low quality and therefore has little natural flavor.
Which and from what country are the Cigars of the Year of the last decade?
Posted by RRCShop Team on 11/13/2021 to
Learning about the world of cigars is a task that excites all those who enjoy the experience of smoking good tobacco. They are interested in learning about the flavors and quality of the product and, of course, knowing in which countries the best are produced.
EPC Cigar Co. A big name in the premium cigar industry
Posted by RRCShop Team on 10/30/2021 to
In the artisanal cigar industry it is not easy to find a person as authoritative as Ernesto Perez-Carrillo.
Have you already tried an Oliva cigar?
Posted by RRCShop Team on 10/16/2021 to
Oliva is the best-selling premium cigar brand in Nicaragua, and to a large extent, the growing recognition of that country as a great producer of excellent quality tobacco is due to it.
What do you know about García y Vega cigars?
Posted by RRCShop Team on 9/25/2021 to
García y Vega is one of the favorite brands of machine-made cigar smokers.
Cameroon: a luxury wrapper
Posted by RRCShop Team on 9/11/2021 to
Scarce and highly valued, Cameroon is one of the rarest, most prestigious and expensive wrappers in the world, to the point that some believe that it is the most exclusive on the planet. Its flavor is unique and incomparable, with spicy-sweet, chocolatey and coffee-like tones, which add a toasted and crunchy aroma and a silky sensation to the experience.
JC Newman and Arturo Fuente: a story that began in Tampa, Florida
Posted by RRCShop Team on 8/28/2021 to
In the
1920s, Tampa was the cigar capital of the world, with an annual production of
up to 500 million cigars in some 200 factories.
The top 5 cigars of 2020
Posted by RRCShop Team on 8/14/2021 to
The Dominican Republic and Nicaragua shared, in equal parts, the privilege of appearing among the first five awarded cigars of the year 2020, according to the annual ranking of the prestigious digital publication Cigar Aficionado. The Dominican Republic obtained the first two places, and Nicaragua the third and fourth place, being the fifth place in the power of a cigar made in Cuba.
What do you know about Montecristo cigars?
Posted by RRCShop Team on 7/31/2021 to
We have all heard about Montecristo cigars, one of the most famous and valued brands in the world, an obligatory reference for every smoker for many decades. But there are some other cool things around this brand that you probably don't know about. Here we will tell you.
Who leads the market for premium cigars in the United States?
Posted by RRCShop Team on 7/17/2021 to
The US
premium cigar import market was led for more than three decades by the
Dominican Republic, but, according to figures from the Cigar Association of
America (CAA), that situation changed five years ago.
Do you need to remove the ring to smoke a cigar?
Posted by RRCShop Team on 6/26/2021 to
The ring is
the piece of paper that surrounds one of the ends of the cigar, where the
format of the cigar (the vitola) is indicated and the brand name of the factory
that made it is identified. Some call it a vitola, although it seems that the correct name is ring.
Why use a humidor?
Posted by RRCShop Team on 6/12/2021 to
As we know, the passage of time affects the taste and aroma of a cigar. Especially the flavors and aromas of the premium ones, because to make the long filler, characteristic of these cigars, whole tobacco leaves are used that are rolled while it is still wet.
4 things you should know about the aging of cigars
Posted by RRCShop Team on 5/29/2021 to
The issue of cigar aging is complex and seems to have no end. However, it is worth remembering that, before the hands of the craftsman (torcedor/twister) make the cigar, each of the leaves that will be put together to form it, has gone through an aging process of at least two years.