Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Cigarillos

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Cigarillos are also known in Europe as a 'Seven Minute Cigar'. This because they can be smoked in seven minutes and are often seen as an alternative not only to cigarettes but also where someone does not have enough time to smoke a full cigar.

Cigarillos can often be found in ornately designed tins. Cigarillos are often machine made. This allows the price to be lower than if they were handmade. As cigarillos are often smoked in quantities similar to cigarettes (between 5 and 10 per day), it is not usually necessary to store them in humidors .

Cigarillos, a Spanish word for "little cigar," are tobacco cigars wrapped in a tobacco leaf or skin that are considerably smaller than a standard cigar. Because of their small stature (some cigarillos may be about the size of a cigarette, or even smaller) these tobacco products are held and enjoyed in a slightly different manner than their larger brethren. Many people consider them easier to smoke than a standard cigar, as the tip is already removed and the smaller size allows them to be enjoyed on the go without the long time frame of a larger cigar.

Cigarillos is pretty awesome, stumbled upon this place one day on my way to Blue Ribbon with my friends and went inside and explored. Literally has hundreds and hundreds of items to choose from with a wide price range which is great. Bought two things from there that have been working perfectly for me and will be back probably this week to purchase something else before x-mas. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable and answer all questions for you.

These cigarillos are full voided and produce short smokes that are made up of Brazilian and Nicaraguan filler leaves wrapped in Bahia wrappers. They are rum in both cognac or rum, and they are perfect for those who enjoy smoking on low time. These cigars come from Nicaragua, and the filler comes from Jalapa. The final product is full bodied but sweet in flavor, and the wrapper has a very unique aroma that traditional smokers can usually recognize instantly. Originally, these were made in Germany, and they are made by hand in Nicaragua. The version of them today is a continuation of the original version, and they earn very high ratings among those who are educated in cigar types.

Modifying cigarillos is done by removing the tobacco binder before smoking, a maneuver known as "hyping" or "freaking" (you can watch it on YouTube). The smoker loosens and dumps the tobacco, removes the binder, then pours the tobacco back into the leaf wrapper. Removing the binder, many smokers believe, not only enhances taste and increases the burn rate, but also reduces the risk of cancer. But this is an unfortunate and untrue rumor; calling the binder "cancer paper" doesn't eliminate cancer risk.
 

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