Rick Meerapfel, the name behind the Cameroon wrapper

Rick Meerapfel, the name behind the Cameroon wrapper

With a unique and incomparable flavor, blending spicy-sweet, chocolatey and coffee-like tones that bring a toasty, crisp aroma and silky feel to the experience, the Cameroon cape is one of the rarest, most prestigious and expensive wrappers in the world. Some believe it is the most exclusive wrapper on the planet.


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Do you know the leaves for cigars wrappers? Part 2

Do you know the leaves for cigars wrappers? Part 2

Continuing with the second part of the article on cigar wrappers, today we will talk about Maduro, Sumatra and Corojo leaves.
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Do you know the leaves for cigar wrappers? Part 1

Do you know the leaves for cigar wrappers? Part 1

The leaves used for cigar wrappers, also known as "binders" or "wrappers," are carefully grown, harvested and processed because they play an important role in the flavor, aroma and overall appearance of a cigar.


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Cigars in the movies

Cigars in the movies

Throughout the history of cinema, thousands of characters have appeared smoking cigars. 
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The five best cigars of 2022

The five best cigars of 2022

The first five places in the 2022 ranking carried out annually by Cigar Aficionado magazine, were once again taken by the three countries that the entire world recognizes as the most prestigious cigar manufacturers: Cuba, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. 

 


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The Top 25 is made throughout the year

The Top 25 is made throughout the year

The long-awaited annual ranking of Cigar Aficionado magazine is a long and laborious process that lasts the entire year.
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Avoid these blunders when smoking a cigar

Avoid these blunders when smoking a cigar

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What do you know about Cusano cigars?

What do you know about Cusano cigars?

Cusano, the premium cigar brand that has been established in the US market for almost three decades, is known for offering a wide variety of high-quality products at highly competitive prices.
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How to Shop for Cigars

How to Shop for Cigars

How to Shop for Cigars When you are planning to shop for a nice cigar to enjoy, your best bet would be to make a visit to a cigar shop in your area. As you shop around, you want to avoid the cigars in
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H. Upmann. A brand that has made history

H. Upmann. A brand that has made history

In the first decades of the 19th century, the city of Havana experienced a boom in the production of cigars, which were exported in large quantities to the important markets of England, Germany, France, Denmark, North America and Spain.
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Drew Estate combines success with the fine art of cigar making

Drew Estate combines success with the fine art of cigar making

For nearly 25 years, Jonathan Drew, the founder of the Drew Estate, has been revolutionizing the premium cigar industry.
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Infused cigars? Acid is one of the most well-known brands.

Infused cigars? Acid is one of the most well-known brands.

Before the year 2000, it was very rare to get a flavored premium cigar. However, there has been a significant change in the American market since the turn of the century, when an interesting company called Drew Estate appeared on the scene.
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Montecristo White Series, a cigar lover’s dream

Montecristo White Series, a cigar lover’s dream

Montecristo, one of the most famous brands in the world, is made today in the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua, although it is still made in Cuba as well.


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What the color of the wrapper tells us about the cigar?

What the color of the wrapper tells us about the cigar?

Drawing conclusions about the quality of a cigar based on its appearance alone is a mistake that no expert smoker makes. 
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Vitolfilia, a hobby that declines over time

Vitolfilia, a hobby that declines over time

Collecting vitolas or rings, the paper band that surrounds one end of a cigar, is known as Vitolfilia
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Arturo Fuente. A family tradition since 1912

Arturo Fuente. A family tradition since 1912

The Arturo Fuente brand is widely valued in the wide world of tobacco. 
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Dominican cigars. A brief history

Dominican cigars. A brief history

The island of Santo Domingo was the first place in the New World where Europeans cultivated tobacco for commercial purposes. 
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The origin of the rings. A brief history

The origin of the rings. A brief history

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.
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Curiosities about the Corojo wrapper

Curiosities about the Corojo wrapper

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.


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The market for premium cigars is on the rise again

The market for premium cigars is on the rise again

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Which of these Montecristo do you fancy?

Which of these Montecristo do you fancy?

Montecristo is one of the most reputable and representative cigar brands in the tobacco industry.
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The US cigar market over the past 30 years

The US cigar market over the past 30 years

In 1992, just 30 years ago, cigar consumption in the US market had fallen to historic levels.
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Cigars and rums. A perfect pairing

Cigars and rums. A perfect pairing

After a special dinner, enjoying a good cigar accompanied by the right drink is one of the great pleasures of a smoker. 
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Ashton: a brief but successful history in the world of tobacco

Ashton: a brief but successful history in the world of tobacco

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.
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