Four phases in the maturation of cigars
Posted by FTShop Team on 7/28/2024 to
Maturation is the aging process that cigars undergo after their manufacture, during which their flavor and aroma are perfected, developing all their complexity.
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Blackstone Cigars, another popular brand from Swisher International
Posted by FTShop Team on 6/28/2024 to
Blackstone
Cigars is a well-known brand in the tobacco industry, especially for its
small-style cigars. These cigars have established themselves as a popular
choice for those seeking a smooth, quality smoking experience without the high
cost associated with other premium cigars.
Swisher Sweets, a brand with decades of popularity
Posted by FTShop Team on 5/30/2024 to
Swisher
Sweets is one of the most recognized and popular cigar brands in the world,
manufactured by Swisher International, Inc. The company has a long history in
the tobacco industry, having been founded in 1861.
Al Capone cigars: big taste in small cigars
Posted by FTShop Team on 4/27/2024 to
Al Capone cigars represent a premium line of handcrafted cigars by Dannemann Company. Founded by Geraldo Dannemann in 1872 in São Félix, Bahia, Brazil, the company has evolved into an international benchmark in the tobacco industry. Dannemann Company is renowned for its commitment to quality and tradition, sourcing the finest tobacco leaves from Brazil and select areas of Nicaragua, albeit using short leaves for the filler.
Have you tried Arturo Fuente's Don Carlos cigars yet?
Posted by FTShop Team on 3/23/2024 to
The
Fuente family has been producing the Don Carlos line for almost 50 years, which
means they were making them even before establishing the factory in the
Dominican Republic.
Mixing Tobacco: Art or Science?
Posted by FTShop Team on 2/23/2024 to
Tobacco is
not a singular plant. There are numerous varieties, each with its own
characteristics, flavors, and aromas. Therefore, mixing tobacco is a laborious
and delicate process that begins with the proper selection of leaves that make
up the different parts of a cigar, but that's not all.
What were the top three cigars of 2023?
Posted by FTShop Team on 1/20/2024 to
As usual, the digital magazine Cigar Aficionado[1] published its annual ranking for that year at the end of December.
Villiger in Nicaragua
Posted by FTShop Team on 12/17/2023 to
The company Villiger Söhne AG has a long-standing relationship with Nicaragua that began by purchasing tobacco for cigars produced in Germany. Subsequently, it partnered with Joya de Nicaragua, the oldest manufacturer in the country, to produce some of its most recognized lines. Finally, two years ago, it opened its own factory in Estelí.