• In 1862, Union soldiers Private Barton W. Mitchell and Sergeant John M. Bloss found a piece of paper wrapped around three cigars at a campsite outside Frederick, Maryland.
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Those really familiar with cigars can identify the country of origin of a given cigar just by its aroma, appearance and the way it smokes.
Most American citizens, including all those who are Cuban cigar lovers, are applauding President Obama on his very recent successful efforts at resuming relations with Cuba.
The outermost leaves (or “wrappers”) control much of a cigar’s character and flavor. It has become quite commonplace for the wrapper shade to be used to describe the entire cigar.
Tracing the roots of cigar ancestry is a challenge, as everybody loves these tightly-rolled little bundles of joy.
Aside from snuff, the cigar is the most potent form of tobacco enjoyed by humans.
Throughout history, the hands of the powerful and famous have repeatedly reached for cigars, seeking the comfort and enjoyment cigars provide.
Did you know that not all tobacco is used for smoking, chewing or as snuff? This complex plant wears many hats! Tobacco plants are key in some genetical and botanical research.
If you have problems making decisions, then for you, cigar smoking may pose a real challenge.
JUST A FEW FEET . . . If left untrimmed, the most commonly-grown tobacco plants will reach a height of up to 9 feet.