What is a cigar?

Q: What is a cigar?


A: A cigar is a form in which tobacco is smoked that is usually larger than a cigarette.

Q: How are cigars made?


A: Cigars are made of different types of tobacco which are cured in many different ways to produce unique flavors and fragrances. Most quality cigars are rolled using a tobacco leaf.

Q: Are all cigars rolled using tobacco leaf?


A: No, more and more cigars have been rolled using different types of paper to replace the tobacco leaf, resulting in a cleaner looking cigar.

Q: How are commercially produced cigars made?


A: Commercially produced cigars are rolled and packed using machinery which can pose quality control and smokeability issues.

Q: Why are hand rolled cigars considered the best option?


A: Hand rolled cigars prove to be the best option but are more costly.

Q: What country is known worldwide for their cigars?


A: Cuba is known worldwide for their cigars.

Q: In addition to Cuba, which other countries produce cigars?


A: Many other countries produce cigars, most notably in the Central America and Caribbean island areas.

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