Once tobacco leaves have been harvested they must undergo a curing process so that the dried leaves maintain their powerful flavor and aroma. Of the many methods out there, fire-cured tobacco is certainly a popular choice. The use of fire not only eliminates issues...

Often referred to as Virginia tobacco or "bright tobacco", flue-cured tobacco is a light-colored leaf that produces a mild and somewhat crisp taste. Historically, it was dried in dark barns hung from the rafters (initially in Virginia, USA) and required hot conditions...

Oriental tobacco has been used throughout history over the course of several hundred years and is the very tobacco that was rolled into the world's first cigarettes. In many circles, it's also known as Turkish tobacco, as Turkish soldiers were observed rolling the...

When it comes to enjoying a great cigar, there are a few characteristics that should be considered. Each enthusiast has a personal preference, but generally, it comes down to aroma, flavor, and smoke output. These characteristics are dramatically affected by the type...

As you learn more about cigars, you’ll find that there are a number of cigar terms that may seem a bit strange. Cigar terminology encompasses a variety of different words that are specific to the cigar industry, and understanding the verbiage can help you enhance your...

Tobacco growing regions span across the globe as many countries have adopted tobacco as a primary annual crop. What started in Central America years ago has spread, and it isn’t slowing down. As decades pass, global production of tobacco increases and stretches to the...