Hand rolled cigars are the Cadillac of all tobacco products. A hand rolled Cuban cigar can retail for as much as $48 US. Why do these well crafted products outrank their machine made counterparts? In this article, we’ll tell you why a hand rolled stogie is the only option for picky cigar smokers.

The most basic means of categorizing cigars is by the method in which they are made. Cigars are either rolled by hand or manufactured by machines. If you’re looking for quality, limit your search to those cigars crafted and rolled by hand. These bear the label of either “totalmente a mano” or “totally by hand,” depending on it’s origin, which is printed on the cigar box. Watch out for “hecho a mano” (made by hand) and “envuelto a mano” (packed by hand). This is deceiving because both terms indicate partial machine construction.

The filler is what gives fine cigars their flavor and aroma. The filler in machine made cigars can contain paper, preservatives and chemicals that impact the final taste of the product. On the other hand, a hand made stogie is comprised of filler, a binder to hold the filler, and an outer wrapper which is made of 100% tobacco. Most of the tobacco in hand rolled cigars is imported from other countries famed for their tobacco products, like the Dominican Republic. For the most part, such tobacco has a much better flavor and bouquet than what is used in machine made cigars.

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