Description

This book is for those who either love cigars and everything about them or want to get started. For many who are aware of the delicacy that is cigars, they know that there is quite nothing like it. This great book by author Tony Santana gives us a complete guide of anything and everything you need to know about cigars, as well as his experiences in life, all the while appreciating cigars throughout his journey. The book discusses topics such as the process of how cigars are made, its cultivation, sowing and growth, types of tobacco, air cure, first and second cultivation, harvest, shapes, types, the many accessories of cigars such as humidor, cases, ashtray's, cutters, as well as topics such as the many tastes of cigars, composition, types of leaves, wrapping styles, comparison between hand-rolled, and machine rolled, how to light a cigar, and last but not least, the future of cigars. What makes this book special is also the author's experiences, and he used photos that he's taken throughout his journey and has been able to intricately use them to make his book a rather enjoyable, heartfelt read. Anywhere from elimination tournaments, memories of responders of 911, leagues, special occasions, experience with N.Y.P.D marines, Hennessey, wine, scotch and cigar tasting, New Jersey's boxing Hall of Fame, and the community that he has had the pleasure to be a part of due to his sheer love of cigars. This is an informative book that almost anyone could enjoy, a book that teaches us makes us feel good and can leave a lasting impression.