Gluten Free Cigars

Gluten Free Cigars

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...
Federal Laws on Whole Leaf Tobacco

Federal Laws on Whole Leaf Tobacco

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...
Shade Tobacco Buyers Guide

Shade Tobacco Buyers Guide

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...

Fire Cured Tobacco Buyers Guide

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...