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...
Air Cured Tobacco Buyers Guide

Air Cured Tobacco Buyers Guide

Air cured tobacco is a popular choice among enthusiasts looking for expertly sourced, unaltered, whole leaf tobacco products. It’s produced by hanging leaves inside of ventilated barns to be dried naturally by atmospheric conditions, and there are four different...
Flue Cured Tobacco Buyers Guide

Flue Cured Tobacco Buyers Guide

Real Tobacco Leaf is a big commodity worldwide, but of all the ways that it is cured for use in various products, it’s tough to compete with . This tobacco is achieved by hanging tobacco leaves in large barns and utilizing hot air to dry the leaves and remove a...
Characteristics of Sun Cured Tobacco

Characteristics of Sun Cured Tobacco

There are many ways in which tobacco can be cured and prepared, and understanding the differences between each method can help you determine which you prefer to enjoy. The characteristics of sun cured tobacco are unique, though the process may seem relatively similar...