Mexican Cigars & More

Just as the EU wine industry experienced strain and growing pains as US wine producers gained international accolades, the Cuban cigar industry must face market facts that they are not the global leader in cigar production and cigar quality.  In fact, the lifting of the Embargo ( whatever that suggests ) will not, can not return Cuba to its glory days.  The cigar industry has taken root and gained force in a number of the states mentioned above, and there isn’t any indication that they will go out of business if the embargo is lifted.  They’re gaining notoriety and accolades for manufacturing quality products that the united states cigar aficionado has grown to accept and love.

Choosing Cigars: The ring gauge of the cigar will give you a basic indication of how full the taste is. The wider the ring size, typically means, the smoother, fuller, slower and cooler the stogie will be. Cutting a stogie: The cap of a hand rolled cigar must be cut before lighting it. You can do this with punch cutters, cigar scissors, or guillotine cutters. The guillotine is recommended for the best cut. Make sure you don’t cut the whole cap off, because this could damage your wrapper. Premium cigar aficianados are known for their declaration of food and wine. One of the greatest times to offer a cigar is after a meal. Other great times to indulge in your favorite stogie can be: during or after business meetings, while walking the dog, while driving to and from work or ulitmately just any time you’re looking to enjoy the fulfillment and relaxation catered by a fine cigar. Smoking a Stogie: Cigars are meant to be enjoyed and savored for the feel, taste and the aroma. Draw slowly. Don’t puff to hard. If your cigar extinguishes itself, it is proper to relight it within one to two hours. Any later than that, it will taste stale.