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Mexico is known for its soil and great tobacco.\u00a0 Here are some articles retrieved to share some knowledge and put you at ease towards understanding what we know as good tobacco for your cigars.\u00a0\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\u00a0\u201cMexican tobacco has been used in premium cigars for years.\u201d\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
“Showcasing more of the very best cigars in the world, Mexico takes one of the top spots.\u00a0 Their tobacco has been used in premium cigars for a long time.\u00a0 They are also another country that produces some of the very best wrappers.\u201d\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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\u201cTraditionally, when we talk about\u00a0Dominican\u00a0or\u00a0Nicaraguan\u00a0cigars, we\u2019re referring to cigars that are\u00a0produced\u00a0in those countries. An exception to the rule is Mexican cigars. While Mexico is not home to a considerable number of cigar factories, it is a substantial source for premium tobacco\u2026\u201d\u00a0\n \n \u201c\u2026A number of prominent cigar-makers proudly assert their cigars are made with Mexican tobacco.\u201d\n \n Holt\u2019s Cigar Company, April 2020\n \n When pressed to name where the best cigars come from, the almost unanimous response is Cuba. Nicaragua is usually a fairly close second, followed by the Dominican Republic. Mexico typically doesn\u2019t immediately jump to mind. That has been changing over the last several years. The cigar industry in Mexico is recognizing a true renaissance. Much of this is due to enhanced measures focused on quality control. Well-established producers recognize the fine quality that Mexican-grown tobacco can provide.\u00a0\n \n Many fine producers such as Partagas and Romeo Y Julieta recognize the quality and potential of Mexican tobacco. They use Mexican wrappers and filler in some of their cigars.\u00a0Mexican cigar makers want to be more than an everyman cigar. Their focus is on premium trophy cigars. They often blend their\u00a0Mexican tobacco with Nicaraguan, Cuban, or Dominican seed. Of the roughly 400,000 kilos of tobacco produced in Mexico, 60% finds its way into well-known brands.\u00a0\n \n Cigar Life Guy, May 2020 For years,\n \n American cigar enthusiasts have been familiar with cigars from the \u201cBig 3\u201d countries of Honduras, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic. Casual cigar smokers rarely take the time to research where their cigar actually comes from, but one of the amazing things about the cigar industry is having the opportunity to try cigars that blend together tobacco from different regions and countries in perfect harmony, creating just the right flavor.\n \n Among cigar- and cigar tobacco-producing nations, Mexico has suffered a less-than-stellar reputation. Until the mid-1990s, tough import restrictions and tariffs on tobacco in Mexico limited most manufacturers to producing puros, or cigars made entirely of Mexican tobacco. While it was not illegal to import tobacco to be used in cigar production, Mexican laws made it both costly and difficult to do so; applicants were required to supply exhaustive information to the Department of Agriculture on the tobacco crop, down to what types of fertilizers and pesticides were used. The process sometimes took up to six months, and many companies simply chose not to bother.\n \n 1994\u2019s North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) eased restrictions somewhat Despite the time-consuming import process, the quality and reputation of Mexican cigars have benefited greatly. That\u2019s not to say that its tobacco isn\u2019t also world-class.\n \n The San Andreas region of Mexico, located in the southeastern part of the country on the Gulf, boasts some of the finest soil in the world for tobacco production. Enriched by the region\u2019s volcanoes, the soil yields leaf that is tough and is used by a number of non- Mexican cigar makers as a binder for maduro cigars. The Romeo y Julieta Viejo employs a Mexican wrapper, and is one worth trying for all cigar enthusiasts. Other brands such as Montecristo, Gispert, and Saint Luis Rey use Mexican wrappers on their cigars. The La Aroma De Cuba Mi Amor, produced in Nicaragua by Don Pepin Garcia, also uses a Mexican wrapper, and has earned nearly universal praise. While it has also long been rumored that Padr\u00f3n uses a Mexican wrapper on their 1000s and Anniversary series, the company has gone on record as saying that this is categorically not true.\n \n The history the\u00a0Mexican cigar\u00a0extends back to the Mayans, who used to smoke tobacco in pipes, as well as in loosely-rolled bundles resembling a primitive cigar. Today there exist dozens of cigar makers in Mexico. Some still use nothing but Mexican tobacco in their cigars; others blend tobacco from various countries together. Brands such as A. Turrent, Te Amo, Mito de San Andreas, and Julio Cesar all either produce cigars in Mexico, or use Mexican tobacco extensively in their blends.\n \n The A. Turrent Puro Corojo is made in Nicaragua but uses Mexican cigar tobacco in the filler as well as for the binder. Contrary to the name, it is not a\u00a0true\u00a0puro, but it is a fantastic cigar that showcases the flavor and strength of Mexican tobacco very well.\n \n Of the companies that actually produce their cigars in Mexco, the most well-known is probably Te Amo. Known throughout 1970s New York City as the \u201ccab driver\u2019s cigar,\u201d it is commonly overlooked due to its reputation as a cheap cigar. Te Amo Cigars are made in Mexico by the Turrent family, one of the oldest families in the cigar industry. They have consistently produced some of the best tobacco in the world, and the leaf used for the Te Amo is no exception. These are quality cigars that have a great price point and are perfect to enjoy while playing a round of golf or working in the yard.\n \n Mexican tobacco and cigars are some of the hidden gems of the cigar industry and hopefully, before long, people will venture out of their comfort zones and try something different. That\u2019s one of the best things about being a cigar lover: trying something new, something different, something that you may have never heard of, and falling in love with it. It happens every day in the cigar world.\n \n A number of online retailers utilize Mexican-made cigars as exclusive house-blend cigars. They are cheaper than Dominican, Honduran, or Nicaraguan cigars, but offer great consistency and flavor, appealing to a wide range of cigar enthusiasts.\n \n We all have those friends who say, \u201cI only smoke Cubans,\u201d or \u201cI only smoke Dominicans\u201d. These people are missing out big time. Today, country of origin matters less than ever. What truly matters is the quality of the tobacco, the blend, and the construction. For your friends who have a strong allegiance to one country of origin or another, try a test: Get a Te Amo cigar, take off the band, and have them smokie it.\u00a0 If they have an open mind, they\u2019ll likely enjoy it and be amazed when they find out where it\u2019s made, as well as its price point.\n \n Despite the constant battle with cigar taxes, smoking bans, and FDA regulation, there has never been a better time to be a cigar enthusiast. With so many great brands and blends coming out these days, it\u2019s hard to keep up. Try something new, and you just may discover a new favorite!\u201d\n \n FamousSmoke.com, May 2013\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u201cWe have nothing to hide.\u201d – Skiphire Cigars Mexico is known for its soil and great tobacco. 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