Many people think of cigars as the rich man's toy, a symbolism of their authority and a way for them to relax and unwind after a power lunch. Cigar aficionados have created a culture around the art of smoking, assembling various theories and accessories to debate and facilitate smoking. Cigar smoking is not unlike wine tasting, because it is a rather complex art that the upper strata of society use as a diversion.
Most experts on cigars agree that cigars most likely originated in Spain before they caught on with the rest of Europe. Nonetheless, Cuba is still considered the undisputed leader when it comes to producing rich, flavorful and exquisite cigars that are popular with most aficionados. The secret of Cuba's success does not just lie in their cigar manufacturers - regional microclimates also play a large part in the growth of high quality cigar tobacco. The United States, Mexico, Honduras, the Dominican Republic, Brazil, Cameroon and India are other countries well known for the quality of their tobacco and their cigar industries. So is there any logical explanation for the worldwide popularity of cigars? That too is up for debate, but many a cigar smoker would tell you it's all about how they are manufactured. Bar none, the best cigars in the world are wrapped by hand. The reason behind the exquisite and quaint flavors of cigars would be the fact that cigar tobacco is fermented and aged for some time, unlike cigarettes which aren't. They are highly individual and the best cigars will provide no smoky aftertaste at all.
That's right - cigars have a more complex flavor than cigarettes do. It's little wonder why, because most high quality cigars have three individual layers of tobacco leaves wrapped together. High quality cigars usually contain long leaves of nicotine as the filler, although they may also contain a combination of scraps. This is why cigars' flavor is so complex and subtly different from one another, not to mention varying in texture.
The taste of cigars is much more complex than cigarettes. Because you have not just one, but three different tobacco layers comprising a cigar once it has been produced. The best cigars also often contain long nicotine leaves for the filler, but there are times when the filler is mostly made out of scraps. This results in subtle variations, different textures, and complex flavors. Cigarettes, on the other hand, are mass-produced and generally only contain one type of tobacco. Cigars also come in an incredible variety of flavors. Why, you could smoke a vanilla-flavored cigar, or opt for apple, coffee, and the all-time favorite - chocolate!
All right, time for the serious part - cigars have long received accolades for their quaint and rich flavors, but they pose a danger to your health. Tobacco and nicotine go together. Perhaps you're asking, what is it that makes nicotine such a vile substance that everyone's warning me about it? Nicotine happens to be a stimulant, that's why - producing what psychologists define as euphoria. Even the casual smoker cannot escape the fact that nicotine is highly addictive and contains various toxins, carcinogens, and irritants. Although most connoisseurs of cigars will avoid inhaling the smoke, they are still at risk of developing various types of oral and larynx cancers.
Most experts on cigars agree that cigars most likely originated in Spain before they caught on with the rest of Europe. Nonetheless, Cuba is still considered the undisputed leader when it comes to producing rich, flavorful and exquisite cigars that are popular with most aficionados. The secret of Cuba's success does not just lie in their cigar manufacturers - regional microclimates also play a large part in the growth of high quality cigar tobacco. The United States, Mexico, Honduras, the Dominican Republic, Brazil, Cameroon and India are other countries well known for the quality of their tobacco and their cigar industries. So is there any logical explanation for the worldwide popularity of cigars? That too is up for debate, but many a cigar smoker would tell you it's all about how they are manufactured. Bar none, the best cigars in the world are wrapped by hand. The reason behind the exquisite and quaint flavors of cigars would be the fact that cigar tobacco is fermented and aged for some time, unlike cigarettes which aren't. They are highly individual and the best cigars will provide no smoky aftertaste at all.
That's right - cigars have a more complex flavor than cigarettes do. It's little wonder why, because most high quality cigars have three individual layers of tobacco leaves wrapped together. High quality cigars usually contain long leaves of nicotine as the filler, although they may also contain a combination of scraps. This is why cigars' flavor is so complex and subtly different from one another, not to mention varying in texture.
The taste of cigars is much more complex than cigarettes. Because you have not just one, but three different tobacco layers comprising a cigar once it has been produced. The best cigars also often contain long nicotine leaves for the filler, but there are times when the filler is mostly made out of scraps. This results in subtle variations, different textures, and complex flavors. Cigarettes, on the other hand, are mass-produced and generally only contain one type of tobacco. Cigars also come in an incredible variety of flavors. Why, you could smoke a vanilla-flavored cigar, or opt for apple, coffee, and the all-time favorite - chocolate!
All right, time for the serious part - cigars have long received accolades for their quaint and rich flavors, but they pose a danger to your health. Tobacco and nicotine go together. Perhaps you're asking, what is it that makes nicotine such a vile substance that everyone's warning me about it? Nicotine happens to be a stimulant, that's why - producing what psychologists define as euphoria. Even the casual smoker cannot escape the fact that nicotine is highly addictive and contains various toxins, carcinogens, and irritants. Although most connoisseurs of cigars will avoid inhaling the smoke, they are still at risk of developing various types of oral and larynx cancers.
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