The Hand Rolled Cigar

hand rolled cigars

There is some uncertainty as to what the term hand rolled cigar refers to.  In the cigar world, the primary distinction between types of cigars is whether the cigar is machine made or handmade. Machine Made Cigars vs. Hand Rolled Cigars Automated processes in a factory type setting, as the name indicates, assemble machine made [...]

White Owl Cigars and Machine Made cigars

Vintage White Owl Cigar ad

History White Owl Cigars is a classic brand of cigars that has been around for over a hundred years.  White Owl Cigars began producing cigars in Dothan, Alabama in 1887 and still produces cigars in Alabama to this day. They have stood the test of time and are firmly implanted in the cigar market as [...]

Hand rolled cigars

Anatomy of a cigar

There are two basic types of cigars: premium hand rolled cigars and cigars manufactured by machines. Understanding the differences between the two types is key to making a good cigar purchase. While many new cigar smokers are attracted to the low prices of machine-made cigars sold at convenience stores, it is important to know that [...]