A very popular habit that many people worldwide is smoking cigarettes. Not as prevalent, though with its own strong fan base, cigar smokers contribute to this billion dollar industry that exists in many countries worldwide. Although originally from Central America, by most accounts that experts have researched over the years, it has spread to many other areas of the world, most notably in Europe, the Caribbean, and in the United States. One of the more popular cigars that assault today is the Montecristo classic. This article will provide a basic overview of what cigars are, what the top cigars in the world happened to be, and why you might want to try Montecristo classics.
Brief History Of Cigars
You have probably seen these in your local supermarket, and most definitely not tobacco shops, tubular dark cigars of many different brands and colors. Tightly rolled leaf tobacco, with one end flattened, they are smoked by tens of thousands of people across the world. Going back as far as Guatemala, to the Mayan Empire, simple bundles of tobacco leaves were bound together and smoked by natives thousands of years ago. They were once thought to have medicinal qualities, which may have been true, yet with the way that cigarettes and tobacco products are made today with chemicals, and modern processing techniques, they are much more debilitating and potentially a health hazard. Some people believe that smoking cigars, especially those that are enrolled, can provide you with everything that a nicotine product can provide including the relaxing calm that this drug induces when it is smoked on a regular basis. Today, cigars are extremely popular, and are made in certain ways, creating a very unique experience for those that love tobacco.
Manufacturing Cigars
As with many things that are grown and processed, there is a curing time that must occur so that the fermentation of the leaves can bring out the most robust flavor. Taking between six and eight weeks, depending upon the climate, and the type of tobacco leaves that are grown, once they have been cured, they are ready to be processed. Taking into consideration temperature, humidity, and the color of the leaves, the outside wrapping material, called the wrapper, is created. The most expensive part of the cigar, that which provides the flavor and the primary color that each cigar is known for, this is questionably the most important part of the process. Within the wrapper a filler is added which is held by a binder leaf, a sun grown leaf that is selected because of its durability. It doesn’t have to be uniform in color, but definitely thicker than the other tobacco leaves, allowing it to properly contain and house the filler material. The filler represents the bulk of the cigar itself, essentially a large amount of tobacco leaves that are folded in by hand. If tightly rolled, or loosely rolled, they will provide not enough, or too much, airflow, respectively, and it is the skill of the person rolling the cigars that allows it to have the best qualities. People prefer hand rolled cigars for this reason because machine rolled cigars tend to not be done properly, providing a less than preferable result. By blending an assortment of tobacco leaves, a distinctive flavor and strength can be created for each brand of cigar, prompting people to return time and time again to their favorite cigar brand.
Montecristo Classic Cigars
These are actually relatively expensive cigars, considered to be one of the best medium bodied cigars for sale today. Costing as much as $15 for a single cigar, it uses Connecticut shade wrapper, as well as Dominican binder and filler tobaccos, to create a flawless draw with every inhale, providing both a mellow and potent hit of nicotine every time. There are also additives that are used, not chemicals, but things like spices and cocoa which can attest for its unique flavor. Many people that smoke these cigars refer to it as a smooth creamy smoke, something that is surprisingly good, even to those who have never smoked cigars before.
If you are a die hard cigar smoker, or you are just getting started, you should certainly consider Montecristo Classic at some point in time. It receives the highest ratings of most cigars priced in the same range, using both American and Dominican republic tobacco, creating a full flavored robust cigar that keeps people coming back time and again. Although the price of these cigars may seem a little high, they are not in comparison to some of the finest in the world which can cost $100 per cigar or more. If you would like to experience something that tastes absolutely fantastic in comparison to regular cigars that you can buy at any store today, you will certainly love the full flavored Montecristo Classics for all that they can provide.
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