It looks like it should be easy but then I remember trying to roll a cigarette after thinking it was 'easy' and it took _forever_ to do. Cool as that he can do this tho 😂😂
Back in the 70's I used to watch a Cuban gentleman roll cigars in Key West up by Mallory Square . he was a real artist . that place is long gone and Key West looks like an amusement park now, but I still have it in my memory.
It is an honor to see this work being done with such attention and skill. The film can't capture what it must feel like with the hands, but I can imagine it. And this surely must be the aspect which requires the most experience, to feel when the leaves are pressed together firmly and evenly but not too tight. It looks the same whether you do it well or badly, but what a difference it makes, what a triumph, to do it well. When I smoke a cigar, I give it my full respect and attention. I think what a gift it is, that a wise person could make this, that we are keeping this tradition and this way of life.
It isn't just the skill that is impressive, it's the multitude of little decisions that must be made regarding leaf selection, whay to keep, what to leave out, etc. This can only be built through much experience. Much respect.
Anyone else waiting for the dusky maiden's thigh to make an appearance? Seriously though, beautiful work. Makes something surprisingly difficult look so simple.
Kinda makes you wonder how long it took for these craftsmen to perfect the shape of the cigar from what's basically an oversized joint and into something this elegant.
I grew up in Portland, CT. Across the street from my parents' house was a Consolidated Cigar Co tobacco field. Some of the best shade grown in the word. Thanks for sharing your art.
No I'm not a smoker but I love the craft and watching how a cigar is made and sometimes the smell or just visiting cigar stores some smell really delightful.
Don't know why this is in my feed. I do not smoke anymore. However. I watched the whole thing. I can appreciate the workmanship. I want to feel and smell this thing for some reason 😂
A cigar makers organization once said that I was the most famous cigar smoker in the world. I dont know if thats true, but once while visiting Havana, I went to a cigar factory. There were four hundred people there rolling cigars, and when they saw me, they all stood up and applauded. Groucho Marx
So I'm watching this cigar being rolled, and at certain points I'm thinking, "They ARE going to circumcise it, aren't they?" And then every time he placed it in that jig and trimmed off the end I almost said out loud, "...vetzivanu le-hach-ni-soh bivrito shel Avraham Avinu." And then when my cat meowed immediately afterward, I jumped because he sounds like a baby.
I read the box for some Black & Mild®️ gas station “cigars”: Contains tobacco and non-tobacco filler. What’s non-tobacco? Newspaper? Dog shit? This guy is rolling a half dozen tobacco leaves. No mystery filler. No fake cherry flavor. Just a skilled artisan and quality natural ingredient. The difference between a $16 cigar and a $.99 “cigar”
Well, most of my rolls are long filler, including this robusto. And because my typical batch size is around two, you could say they're almost all boutique, as well.
Could you please make a video about the treatment behind Filler , Binder , Wrapper leaves.... the drying process, humidifying process , timelines etc ... and how well would it go if all three types of leaves can be of same plant(type) of tobacco
@@BlissCigarCo I know right... I am wondering if I can grow my own 1-type of Tobacco plants in a small field and then learn-practice making my own Cigars 😁 ,definitely not the best Qualities ones ...but just an idea from top of my head after watching your skills 🫡..wanted to know if that's possible and if yes then how..
@@007_forever_ It is for sure possible to make a cigar from one type of plant. As for the details of that process, I don't know, since I'm not a roller: but when I have questions about these kinds of things I post them in the forums at fairtradetobacco.com, which is all about growing your own tobacco.
I don't smoke regularly, but I have a nice cigar now and then. Watching this video makes me feel like taking a bite out of the cigar. I realize that wouldn't be pleasant, but for some reason...
I never thought about what went into making a cigar, I don't smoke. That man probably learned how to roll a cigar when he was a teenager. That's quite an art!
I enjoy cigars. A lot. Thank you for sharing your process. Very interesting to watch from start to finish. I've always been curious on what was used to "stick" the cap on the head end. Might you share?
I hate ASMR videos but i love the sound in your videos. It's natural and relaxing. Id love to see a video of you smoking the cigars you roll. While im making the "big ask", I'd love to know what kind of leaves your using and where/how you learned to roll cigars.
In this case I am using Nicaraguan and Dominican filler, Ecuador binder, and Ecuador wrapper. I learned to roll by studying in various cigar factories and then by rolling a lot.
I'm not a smoker, but enjoy these kinds of videos. One questions though - Why is there so much work done smoothing, rounding and perfecting the tip of the cigar if it's only going to get clipped off before smoking? It just seems like a lot of work for a piece that ends up in the garbage. Can someone explain?
Some people appreciate the craftsmanship of a well-made cigar. It is, unlike a cigarette, more than a nicotine delivery system. The top sign of this craftsmanship is a well-made cap. It is the signature of an excellent cigar.
@@BlissCigarCo Thank you for explaining. I've probably watched hundreds of cigar rolling videos and always admire the attention to detail and the workmanship of those rolling the cigars.
What started out as a bundle of lose leaves held together by strands of grass evolved into this marvelous piece of craftsmanship. Spare a thought for the master craftsman who gave you that little work of art next time you light one up.
In cigar rolling Pretty much all the videos I watch on the topic highlights two points. Different strengths of tobacco form different leaves and highlight the blend. Are there exceptional cigars made from the same plant not blended"?
I think Cuban cigars, which are usually quite exceptional, are basically all made from the same plant. There is still blending going on, though, when you choose leaves from different places on that one plant. Higher leaves are stronger.
Who also came here thinking the thumbnail had some weird homemade gun receiver in it? (without reading and clicked) BTW Nice video and good cigar making.
Thanks. That's funny, just yesterday someone said Mac-10 receiver, which is pretty much what it looks like; but in the 3 months the video's been out, you're the only two to mention it.
@@BlissCigarCo Haha! I thought something like a Mac as well.. This is all pretty funny. Thank you for the reply and I'm going to smoke a Cigar to this. Cheers.
@@Frequency-ct4sf Good call. Funny thing, I used to name my cigars after my favorite Battlefield weaps. I probably got the idea from the My Uzi Weighs a Ton cigars.
I used to work a lot of tobacco when I was younger. Setting, cutting, hanging, stripping. All of it. I worked with a man in his 70s who was tougher than nails. The kind of guy you could tell wasn't going to die until he was damn good and ready. Kind of guy that treated his open wounds with kerosene and shit like that. Long story short, he would go out to the barns before the tobacco was even fully cured and grab himself down some tobacco and roll himself a cigar right there. What he didn't smoke he chewed. I asked him to make me one one day thinking I was tough. I took one drag off of it and nearly passed out. Man was a beast.
@@BlissCigarCo Southern Ohio. We used to have a "Tobacco festival". Something like a carnival where all the farmers would bring their bales to a warehouse and auction them off. Now it's rare to see even an acre of tobacco here.
@@joshuawells5953 Thanks. Sounds like the good old days. Yeah, Ohio isn't the first state I think of when I hear stories like this. Usually Connecticut or North Carolina, occasionally PA or KY.
I don't even smoke, but it's always fascinating to watch a true craftsman at work!
It looks like it should be easy but then I remember trying to roll a cigarette after thinking it was 'easy' and it took _forever_ to do. Cool as that he can do this tho 😂😂
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Back in the 70's I used to watch a Cuban gentleman roll cigars in Key West up by Mallory Square . he was a real artist . that place is long gone and Key West looks like an amusement park now, but I still have it in my memory.
I think I've heard of this guy.
This is absolutely incredible. I can watch this every night. He’s like a magician
It is an honor to see this work being done with such attention and skill. The film can't capture what it must feel like with the hands, but I can imagine it.
And this surely must be the aspect which requires the most experience, to feel when the leaves are pressed together firmly and evenly but not too tight. It looks the same whether you do it well or badly, but what a difference it makes, what a triumph, to do it well.
When I smoke a cigar, I give it my full respect and attention. I think what a gift it is, that a wise person could make this, that we are keeping this tradition and this way of life.
It feels good. Keeps the hands supple. Smells good, too.
Didn’t know rolling a cigar was so labor intensive. Amazing! Nice work.
Thanks. Yes a lot goes into it.
It isn't just the skill that is impressive, it's the multitude of little decisions that must be made regarding leaf selection, whay to keep, what to leave out, etc. This can only be built through much experience. Much respect.
Love your rolling videos. So relaxing.😊
Truly magical to watch. You are an artist and craftsmen. Great work, and nice video.
Thank you for the very nice comment.
Anyone else waiting for the dusky maiden's thigh to make an appearance? Seriously though, beautiful work. Makes something surprisingly difficult look so simple.
Kinda makes you wonder how long it took for these craftsmen to perfect the shape of the cigar from what's basically an oversized joint and into something this elegant.
Just one lifetime of a dedicated human ❤️🙏🏽❤️
Bender approves of this stogie
I could watch these videos all day.
I grew up in Portland, CT. Across the street from my parents' house was a Consolidated Cigar Co tobacco field. Some of the best shade grown in the word. Thanks for sharing your art.
What wonderful memories you must have of your fortunate location!
Everyone of your videos are in my playlist .. I appreciate all you give to this artform
Absolutely exquisite! 😊
No I'm not a smoker but I love the craft and watching how a cigar is made and sometimes the smell or just visiting cigar stores some smell really delightful.
As a half-cuban, i feel like my ancestors are watching me like "You need to learn how to roll one of these."
Skillful and relaxing as usual 🏝
This is how asmr is done: Normal sounds, normal recording. Not trying to make sounds on purpose.
Perfection.
Never knew there was so much to rolling cigars! This is a beautiful skill!
Just love to watch and listen to your videos. Educating myself
Thanks, that's great. Is there anything you'd be interested in hearing me talk about while I roll?
@@BlissCigarCo I like the music or if you wanted to talk about the leafs used. If you have a food story to tell I would listen.
@@dshevack1 Okay, thanks for the nice ideas, I appreciate it.
incredible to watch someone do what they're great at. this is so interesting. I never would have guessed this is how cigars were rolled
Alright!! Nice to see you rolling them up! Thx so much
Phenomenal work!
such amazing craftsmanship!
Thank you!
I gotta be honest when I saw the wrapper leaf I wondered if this was gonna look good... but I stand here in awe of a skilled craftsman
Don't know why this is in my feed. I do not smoke anymore. However. I watched the whole thing. I can appreciate the workmanship. I want to feel and smell this thing for some reason 😂
It feels good and smells good. 🙂
Havent smoked a cigar since some Cubans in the 70s. However watching this is bringing back sensory memories.
1959 for me. Best ever.
@@docalexander2853
Man, I feel like an absolute baby compared to you guys, haha.
@@ElysetheEeveeseems rather a rude comment to make.....
Robusto was my favorite.
Я конечно курить бросил давно но приятно смотреть на такую работу ))
From now on I will never complain about cigar costs ever again, and I will cherish them even more
Beautiful job 🎉
I can almost *smell* this video. Wonderful talent 👏
It's a great smell!
Интересно было смотреть за работой мастера. И придставляю как там лисьтья там пахнут .
What an art. Bravo!
Thank you for your lovely comment!
Я прям сквозь экран ощющяю запах😊
Dear GOD! Lets invent Smellovision already!! Imagine smelling this while watching him roll
I don’t want a cigar, I want that cigar
Fascinating. I always wondered
Professional looking cigar. 👍🏻
A cigar makers organization once said that I was the most famous cigar smoker in the world. I dont know if thats true, but once while visiting Havana, I went to a cigar factory. There were four hundred people there rolling cigars, and when they saw me, they all stood up and applauded.
Groucho Marx
Since there's already a cigar--the Churchill--for the number 2 most famous, I guess I have to design a Marx cigar now, for #1.
@@BlissCigarCo
Absolutely. Groucho deserves one.
This is art.
So I'm watching this cigar being rolled, and at certain points I'm thinking, "They ARE going to circumcise it, aren't they?" And then every time he placed it in that jig and trimmed off the end I almost said out loud, "...vetzivanu le-hach-ni-soh bivrito shel Avraham Avinu." And then when my cat meowed immediately afterward, I jumped because he sounds like a baby.
I need to steal that for my novel about a cigar roller.
I don't smoke tobacco anymore and I do not miss cigarettes. BUT...i still enjoy a good cigar on occasion and now i want one 😂
I don't feel bad. :) Cigars are very relaxing and the good thoughts we have while smoking there are very pleasant.
Me too 😆
@@BlissCigarCo do you sell? And do you ship internationally?
@@davidgalea6113 No and no. I only roll for entertainment/education purposes.
@@BlissCigarCo OK was just wondering.
Wake up babe! @Bliss Cigar posted a new video!!!
Love these videos, miss listening to some relevant music though.
I prefer natural sounds without music.
Perfection!
That's pretty awesome man
Aw Yeaaa...
Technique, Skill, Care & of Course "Finesse" is how a Great Robusto is Made.
Thanks
🇨🇦
De nada.
How is the wrapper leaf prepared before you roll, how is it so elastic?
Perfection is timelessness. .
No wonder time stops when enjoying a great cigar; the combining of materials to repurposed creativity.
Well put!
Do you grow your own tobacco leaves or do you purchase them from somewhere? Also, what is that liquid you're dipping your finger into?
I purchase from a guy with a connection. The liquid is a vegetable gum called Bermocoll.
Speechless
How in the world did youtube know i would watch a video like that entirely ? Very nice technique, it was pleasing to see you roll this, thx 😍!
De nada. Yeah YT is owned by Google, so they know everything about you.
I read the box for some Black & Mild®️ gas station “cigars”: Contains tobacco and non-tobacco filler. What’s non-tobacco? Newspaper? Dog shit?
This guy is rolling a half dozen tobacco leaves. No mystery filler. No fake cherry flavor. Just a skilled artisan and quality natural ingredient.
The difference between a $16 cigar and a $.99 “cigar”
What is the torcedor using in the glass jar for 'clue'? Thanks in advance.
He is using a vegetable gum called Bermocoll
i didnt know i need this type of content in me life
What is that clear substance you use to seal and "glue" some leaves with?
Vegetable gum
A work of art
Always I enjoy your videos, so relaxing. From where did you buy those leaves for binder ? Thank you to share your videos
My leaves are procured for me by a friend who knows a guy who knows a guy in Central America.
Thanks for responding on the other thread, do you ever do any roles where you do long fillers, or boutique long fillers?
Well, most of my rolls are long filler, including this robusto. And because my typical batch size is around two, you could say they're almost all boutique, as well.
@@BlissCigarCo Smmmmmokin'
Maestro!!👏
I used to smoke rubostos....5 inch 50 ring AF's.....this was fascinating to watch
True artist at work!. Can smell that wonderfil tobacco smoke from here!. Nuff said! 🙂
It smells good, doesn't it. :)
What is the gel that he uses? I understand it's adhesive, but what's it made of?
He uses a kind of vegetable gum made from cellulose (wood fiber).
Out of curiosity what happens to the unuse and cut off parts when rolling and cutting?
I use it to make more cigars and cigarillos: th-cam.com/video/xc2gr4Nq1z8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=0iicGaQZY7Ojyo7d
@4:05 What do you do with the scraps? Do they just get rolled into other cigars?
I roll them into other cigars, as I show in this other video: th-cam.com/video/xc2gr4Nq1z8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=sAUTLEsQppfiNAss
The scraps usually go into primarily short filler cigars or cigarillos
Thank you for the reference video
This is a pure and simple art form. I have a habit of partaking in the end product a little too much
What's too much? Men who smoke live on average 6 years longer than others because the relaxation reduces inflamation.
What is the clear stuff you put on
Vegetable gum called Bermocoll.
You are amazing ❤❤
Could you please make a video about the treatment behind Filler , Binder , Wrapper leaves.... the drying process, humidifying process , timelines etc ... and how well would it go if all three types of leaves can be of same plant(type) of tobacco
Maybe. That's a very difficult video to make.
@@BlissCigarCo I know right... I am wondering if I can grow my own 1-type of Tobacco plants in a small field and then learn-practice making my own Cigars 😁 ,definitely not the best Qualities ones ...but just an idea from top of my head after watching your skills 🫡..wanted to know if that's possible and if yes then how..
@@007_forever_ It is for sure possible to make a cigar from one type of plant. As for the details of that process, I don't know, since I'm not a roller: but when I have questions about these kinds of things I post them in the forums at fairtradetobacco.com, which is all about growing your own tobacco.
I don't smoke regularly, but I have a nice cigar now and then. Watching this video makes me feel like taking a bite out of the cigar. I realize that wouldn't be pleasant, but for some reason...
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Now that’s a beauty.
Thank you.
The best!
I never thought about what went into making a cigar, I don't smoke. That man probably learned how to roll a cigar when he was a teenager. That's quite an art!
True.
It's crazy how well the tobacco leaf stretches and forms like leather
A large part of proper rolling technique is leaf prep.
Magnifico!
Thank you very much.
I enjoy cigars. A lot. Thank you for sharing your process. Very interesting to watch from start to finish. I've always been curious on what was used to "stick" the cap on the head end. Might you share?
It's a vegetable gum called Bermocoll.
@@BlissCigarCo Thank you! Greatly appreciated 😁
@@michaelotto8696 De nada.
Expert hands making the finest cigars and getting paid peanuts for it.
when i was recently in Puerto Rico i saw this first hand and i don't smoke but i did that day.
How was it?
Perfection
I hate ASMR videos but i love the sound in your videos. It's natural and relaxing. Id love to see a video of you smoking the cigars you roll. While im making the "big ask", I'd love to know what kind of leaves your using and where/how you learned to roll cigars.
In this case I am using Nicaraguan and Dominican filler, Ecuador binder, and Ecuador wrapper. I learned to roll by studying in various cigar factories and then by rolling a lot.
Truly an art form. Superb skills on display. Thank you for posting.
Thank you for your nice comment, I appreciate it.
I'm not a smoker, but enjoy these kinds of videos. One questions though - Why is there so much work done smoothing, rounding and perfecting the tip of the cigar if it's only going to get clipped off before smoking? It just seems like a lot of work for a piece that ends up in the garbage. Can someone explain?
Some people appreciate the craftsmanship of a well-made cigar. It is, unlike a cigarette, more than a nicotine delivery system. The top sign of this craftsmanship is a well-made cap. It is the signature of an excellent cigar.
@@BlissCigarCo Thank you for explaining. I've probably watched hundreds of cigar rolling videos and always admire the attention to detail and the workmanship of those rolling the cigars.
I enjoy mixing some tobacco in my pipe with my weed, but I must say these look good. Well done sir.
Thank you.
Muy bonito!
Gracias!
Cool. What is the glue being used? Sugar syrup or tree sap?
Closer to tree sap. It's a vegetable gum made from cellulose (tree) fibers.
@@BlissCigarCo - Excellent. Thank you.
@@spacecadet35 De nada.
What's your favorite filler and wrapper?
Cuban.
excellent work
Thank you
Beautiful
Thank you
What started out as a bundle of lose leaves held together by strands of grass evolved into this marvelous piece of craftsmanship. Spare a thought for the master craftsman who gave you that little work of art next time you light one up.
I wish "smell-o-vision" existed, because I bet the aromas in the workshop are just delicious!
True
Que gran trabajo .digno de un gran artesano.gracias por el video.me gustaría saber que pegamento utilizas ?
Muchas gracias. Yo uso una especie de chicle vegetal que se llama "Bermocoll".
Magical
In cigar rolling Pretty much all the videos I watch on the topic highlights two points. Different strengths of tobacco form different leaves and highlight the blend. Are there exceptional cigars made from the same plant not blended"?
I think Cuban cigars, which are usually quite exceptional, are basically all made from the same plant. There is still blending going on, though, when you choose leaves from different places on that one plant. Higher leaves are stronger.
What do they use as the adhesive?
They use vegetable gum
@@BlissCigarCo Thanks
@@zh2687 De nada
Who also came here thinking the thumbnail had some weird homemade gun receiver in it? (without reading and clicked)
BTW Nice video and good cigar making.
Thanks. That's funny, just yesterday someone said Mac-10 receiver, which is pretty much what it looks like; but in the 3 months the video's been out, you're the only two to mention it.
@@BlissCigarCo Haha! I thought something like a Mac as well.. This is all pretty funny.
Thank you for the reply and I'm going to smoke a Cigar to this.
Cheers.
@@Frequency-ct4sf Good call. Funny thing, I used to name my cigars after my favorite Battlefield weaps. I probably got the idea from the My Uzi Weighs a Ton cigars.
Now I know why cigars are so expensive- thx for sharing
De nada
I used to work a lot of tobacco when I was younger. Setting, cutting, hanging, stripping. All of it. I worked with a man in his 70s who was tougher than nails. The kind of guy you could tell wasn't going to die until he was damn good and ready. Kind of guy that treated his open wounds with kerosene and shit like that. Long story short, he would go out to the barns before the tobacco was even fully cured and grab himself down some tobacco and roll himself a cigar right there. What he didn't smoke he chewed. I asked him to make me one one day thinking I was tough. I took one drag off of it and nearly passed out. Man was a beast.
Awesome story. I wonder where that was.
@@BlissCigarCo Southern Ohio. We used to have a "Tobacco festival". Something like a carnival where all the farmers would bring their bales to a warehouse and auction them off. Now it's rare to see even an acre of tobacco here.
@@joshuawells5953 Thanks. Sounds like the good old days. Yeah, Ohio isn't the first state I think of when I hear stories like this. Usually Connecticut or North Carolina, occasionally PA or KY.