by Brad Christian | Mar 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Yes, you read that correctly – gluten free cigars. But why? Do cigars have gluten in them? Most people probably don’t know that while cigars are made from premium whole tobacco leaves, many of them actually do contain gluten inside the adhesive that holds them...
by Brad Christian | Mar 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Whole Leaf Tobacco Under the Law for Buyers If you enjoy smoking cigars, bidis, kreteks, or any other kind of hand-rolled smoking tobacco product, then you should familiarize yourself with the federal law on whole leaf tobacco. A good knowledge of federal law on whole...
by Brad Christian | Feb 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Many smoking enthusiasts have asked the question at one point or another, “Which is better – organic tobacco or manufactured rolling tobacco?” The state of Virginia is known for its tobacco production. In 2016, USDA-organic farms were responsible for producing $18.5...
by Brad Christian | Jan 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
As you may have guessed, shade tobacco is grown in…the shade. Now, technically, this cigar tobacco is grown in open fields, but the plants are covered in a nylon cheesecloth so that they aren’t blasted by direct sunlight as they grow. The result is a darker and...
by Brad Christian | Nov 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
Fire cured tobacco is a desirable choice for those seeking strong flavors and a high content of nicotine. Once harvested, leaves grown in Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky are hung in sealed barns and cure as a result of a smoldering fire with significant smoke...