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.
In 1980s one was across the street of the aquarium and the post office in the back of an alleyway, downtown Key West turned into an open air shopping mall in the '90s
I'm from keywest. I remember exactly who you're referencing. Yes, keywest isn't what it was. I grew up on banyon Street. Now I live in Jacksonville, Florida
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 😂😂
Even though I quit smoking in 2009, I never lost my appreciation for the amount of time, patience, skill, and craftsmanship that goes into to rolling a really nice cigar. I’m glad this came up in my recommended vids, it’s always great to see a true master of their craft at work.
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.
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.
Yep, it be like that. I got into smoking cigars at around last Christmas. They can range from $8-$12 per cigar, but can go as high as $20+ per cigar I believe. Most you'll find are usually around the $8-$12 mark though. Rarely will you run into a cigar which is $20. I did some research on them beforehand and saw how most cigars are handrolled so I always appreciate the look and taste notes, and I never had a problem with the pricing. What these people do to make them is truly a work of art. Cigars and pipe smoking is how tobacco was always meant to be smoked. Just puffing on some pure tobacco and relaxing while enjoying the taste/aroma~ Tobacco companies ruined that...
They're very expensive. I think the cheapest good cigar (not White Owl or similar) can go for about $6 - 7 dollars per cigar (for one 1 cigar). The prices go up from there. Very expensive hobby.
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.
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.
When I was younger, we lived in Las Vegas. There was a cigar shop on the Strip my Dad would frequently visit to buy horse racing stat sheets. Anyway, it was Cuban run and operated, and I always enjoyed watching the old Cuban men roll those cigars like it was nothing.
This was fascinating to watch. I don’t know how much that cigar costs but it’s definitely worth it. Excellent looking tobacco, would love to smell and smoke some.
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...
Not sure how this got into my feed, but it was absolutely riveting, and now I know what complexities are involved in putting together a great cigar! 🙂, Will definitely enjoy that cigar I picked up in Ecuador recently a lot more now! Didn't realise some kind of adhesive was involved, anyone know what is in that pot?
I worked in a coffee shop above a cigar business in NC years ago. During my breaks I would go downstairs with an espresso and watch the Honduran man roll through the window on his handmade table. It’s one of those scenes in your head you replay from time to time when seeking comfort.
What a wonderful memory! There is a scene like that in the novel I'm writing right now. I love watching people roll cigars, even though I am a cigar roller myself.
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.
@@jdetres01 Based on thousands of years of native American culture. The art and styles of cigar cultivation and rolling have been evolving for that long. As often as we get some really good new cigars now, I find that overall the recent business trend has just seen hundreds of new opportunist cigar businesses springing up and producing endless garbage with no real art and finesse, just standing on the shoulders of giants and copying the basics. The result is a glut of bitter, bland and/or harsh cigars flooding the market while many of the truly great and old staples get discontinued and trampled by all kinds of political, business and economic issues along with corruption and manipulation of opinions online. Not to mention the out of control price hiking that goes with it all, pushing the really great cigars more and more towards being only affordable to the super rich. Most newer cigar smokers I meet these days are complete posers who have no real understanding of what they're smoking nor any real love for the subtleties and finesse of truly great tobacco and blends. They all want to be billionaires, act rich and pose on social media with their new found and increasingly corporatized accessories which they get regularly told what to think about and which ones to like. Weirdly, it's only in the last decade that I've ever known people regularly trying to tell you what to like at cigar lounges and events - obsessed with pushing their internet-fed opinions on everyone else.
I am mesmerized by this video and the others you have on your channel. Never knew what went into rolling a cigar and definitely respect the craftmanship you put into your work. Quick question though: What are you using to seal the ends in place?
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.
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?
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..
@@paranjaysinh8 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.
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 😂
That looks deceptively simple. There's no telling now many thousands of cigars those well practiced hands have rolled to develop the deft touch it requires to make that look that straightforward
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
Cigars are ritualistic. From the way a piece is stored. To the way it's clipped, then lit, even to the way it's snuffed out. It mirrors the way a great cigar is built. This video makes me want to break out the good rum.
@@BlissCigarCo Hey your “blunt” rolling video got me inspired, I’d love to try and roll my own. Could you give a recommendation of where to buy the bigger type of rolling leaves that you use? Not sure if those are good to practice with but I’d like to try and recreate what you showed in the video.
@@headknocker2020 There are a few retail places in the US: wholeleaftobacco.com, leafonly.com, totalleafsupply.com. My current series of videos coming out now is about rolling cigars with a blend kit from wholeleaftobacco.com
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.
@BlissCigarCo that's what I'm saying. I've seen a good handful of rollers in Cuba and none of them did it. I follow like Edward sahakian from davidoff and Kirby Allison and a few others who personally go to the factories. Maybe it's just what they do in cuba
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.
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.
In 1980s one was across the street of the aquarium and the post office in the back of an alleyway, downtown Key West turned into an open air shopping mall in the '90s
I'm from keywest. I remember exactly who you're referencing. Yes, keywest isn't what it was. I grew up on banyon Street. Now I live in Jacksonville, Florida
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 😂😂
Try dont even comment
I'd never put this in my lungs. But it's nice seeing someone with such skill at work.
I used to smoke, and this makes me want to smoke again.
A cigar on an occasion won't kill you.
Especially a high price one now and then for a celebration.
Anyone else randomly get this in their feed? This is awesome!
I did, and I have to agree with you.
Do you watch ASMR vids?
This is absolutely incredible. I can watch this every night. He’s like a magician
Even though I quit smoking in 2009, I never lost my appreciation for the amount of time, patience, skill, and craftsmanship that goes into to rolling a really nice cigar. I’m glad this came up in my recommended vids, it’s always great to see a true master of their craft at work.
Love your rolling videos. So relaxing.😊
There’s something so soothing and relaxing about watching someone roll cigars. it just makes me want to fall asleep
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!
I appreciate all the work that goes into a hand rolled cigar. Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into each one.
De nada.
Everyone of your videos are in my playlist .. I appreciate all you give to this artform
Fire it up ! I gave up smoking years ago , but still get vicarious thrills watching others enjoy them !
Then I couldn't monetize. Besides, who says I smoke?
I can't enjoy a cigar by smoking it anymore for health reasons. But watching this video brings a similar amount of pleasure and relaxation.
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.
Yep, it be like that. I got into smoking cigars at around last Christmas. They can range from $8-$12 per cigar, but can go as high as $20+ per cigar I believe. Most you'll find are usually around the $8-$12 mark though. Rarely will you run into a cigar which is $20. I did some research on them beforehand and saw how most cigars are handrolled so I always appreciate the look and taste notes, and I never had a problem with the pricing. What these people do to make them is truly a work of art. Cigars and pipe smoking is how tobacco was always meant to be smoked. Just puffing on some pure tobacco and relaxing while enjoying the taste/aroma~ Tobacco companies ruined that...
@AnubisRising How expensive are machine-rolled?
@@Hadrian9707 Excellent post, thanks.
@@BlissCigarCo Np, keep up the great work!
No description, no commentary, just a pure skill and nice craftmenship.
From now on I will never complain about cigar costs ever again, and I will cherish them even more
I was thinking the exact same thing!
this video breaks W.H.O. INTERNATIONAL LAW about HEALTH FALSE INFORMATION
They're very expensive. I think the cheapest good cigar (not White Owl or similar) can go for about $6 - 7 dollars per cigar (for one 1 cigar). The prices go up from there. Very expensive hobby.
@michaelmaston4702 Depends on the state taxes but yeah a good cheap one will run about 7-10$
These look delicious
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.
Truly magical to watch. You are an artist and craftsmen. Great work, and nice video.
Thank you for the very nice comment.
Beautiful cigar! A true Master of his craft! Thank you for sharing, as well as greetings from Maine. I am a new subscriber...
Thank you. Greetings from California.
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.
The time it takes to master this craft & the fact that, depending on brand, this will generally cost me $8-20 USD is amazing.
Yeah, it costs me a lot less. 🙂OTOH it took me 15 years.
Beautiful. Authentic. Timeless. Delicious.
Simple, yet complicated, and therefore an art form.
You should have video him smoking that cigar.
Well done.
Thank you. The odds of getting a cigar-related video monetized on TH-cam are about 1-in-10. The odds if it includes smoking = 0-in-10.
Perfection is timelessness. .
No wonder time stops when enjoying a great cigar; the combining of materials to repurposed creativity.
Well put!
When I was younger, we lived in Las Vegas. There was a cigar shop on the Strip my Dad would frequently visit to buy horse racing stat sheets. Anyway, it was Cuban run and operated, and I always enjoyed watching the old Cuban men roll those cigars like it was nothing.
That's a very nice memory, thanks for sharing it.
I could watch these videos all day.
I stop smoking 3 years ago and I don't missed smoking anymore,but love watching this.
Never knew there was so much to rolling cigars! This is a beautiful skill!
This was fascinating to watch.
I don’t know how much that cigar costs but it’s definitely worth it. Excellent looking tobacco, would love to smell and smoke some.
It does smell really good. Being in the room with it is very pleasant.
I was watching the lancero one while smoking a lancero - amazing video! Totally enhanced my smoking of that cigar!
That is so great! Thanks for sharing that with me, I can totally visualize it. What lancero were you smoking?
I always wondered who would make an ASMR “rolling” channel. Glad I found it!
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.
Beautiful old-world skill, a master indeed. now I will enjoy my cigars more than ever
I live near tobacco fields. I believe they are used as the outer wrap someplace elce. I often wondered what the process was. This is a great video.
How lucky you are! As a child I lived next to sugarcane fields, which eventually became tobacco fields after I left there.
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.....
Es gratificante ver a alguien ejercer su oficio con tanta maestría. Enhorabuena por su trabajo.
¿Qué utilizan como adhesivo?
Thank you. It is a vegetable gum called Bermocoll.
What a lovely thing. I don’t smoke,but I was waiting for the fella to light up. Thanks for the vid.
De nada. If I light up there's zero chance of getting the video monetized.
such amazing craftsmanship!
Thank you!
I enjoyed this video very much, thank you for sharing.
You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Absolutely amazing!
Aw Yeaaa...
Technique, Skill, Care & of Course "Finesse" is how a Great Robusto is Made.
Thanks
🇨🇦
De nada.
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...
Not sure how this got into my feed, but it was absolutely riveting, and now I know what complexities are involved in putting together a great cigar! 🙂, Will definitely enjoy that cigar I picked up in Ecuador recently a lot more now! Didn't realise some kind of adhesive was involved, anyone know what is in that pot?
Glad you enjoyed and learned some stuff! The adhesive is vegetable gum.
I worked in a coffee shop above a cigar business in NC years ago. During my breaks I would go downstairs with an espresso and watch the Honduran man roll through the window on his handmade table. It’s one of those scenes in your head you replay from time to time when seeking comfort.
What a wonderful memory! There is a scene like that in the novel I'm writing right now. I love watching people roll cigars, even though I am a cigar roller myself.
@@BlissCigarCo that's awesome. It's a true art
As a half-cuban, i feel like my ancestors are watching me like "You need to learn how to roll one of these."
At least half your ancestors will be a little bit upset with you if you don't learn this most-Cuban of skills.
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 ❤️🙏🏽❤️
@@jdetres01 Based on thousands of years of native American culture. The art and styles of cigar cultivation and rolling have been evolving for that long. As often as we get some really good new cigars now, I find that overall the recent business trend has just seen hundreds of new opportunist cigar businesses springing up and producing endless garbage with no real art and finesse, just standing on the shoulders of giants and copying the basics. The result is a glut of bitter, bland and/or harsh cigars flooding the market while many of the truly great and old staples get discontinued and trampled by all kinds of political, business and economic issues along with corruption and manipulation of opinions online. Not to mention the out of control price hiking that goes with it all, pushing the really great cigars more and more towards being only affordable to the super rich. Most newer cigar smokers I meet these days are complete posers who have no real understanding of what they're smoking nor any real love for the subtleties and finesse of truly great tobacco and blends. They all want to be billionaires, act rich and pose on social media with their new found and increasingly corporatized accessories which they get regularly told what to think about and which ones to like. Weirdly, it's only in the last decade that I've ever known people regularly trying to tell you what to like at cigar lounges and events - obsessed with pushing their internet-fed opinions on everyone else.
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
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.
You're an artist.
Thank you for sharing
Thanks. You're welcome
As a teenager i camped in a field in France surrounded bt tobacco plants.
The smell was glorious.....
Must have been amazing. What part of France?
Dear GOD! Lets invent Smellovision already!! Imagine smelling this while watching him roll
I can testify that it would be one of the most popular Smellovision aromas.
I am mesmerized by this video and the others you have on your channel. Never knew what went into rolling a cigar and definitely respect the craftmanship you put into your work. Quick question though: What are you using to seal the ends in place?
I'm glad you enjoy it. It's vegetable gum.
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".
Love watching an artisan at work
This is how asmr is done: Normal sounds, normal recording. Not trying to make sounds on purpose.
Perfection.
You mean, …“you don’t want to hear every little sound a voice makes when it talks?”
@@andrewlaverghetta715🤣 or the soft core P some broads aim at kids and denalist Para social weirdos
That just doubled my cigar smoking pleasure...\\
\Thanks!!!
Wonderful talent, great channel as well! Anybody know where my guy is getting his leaves from?
Thank you. Lately I've been getting them from leafonly.com
Truly an art form. Superb skills on display. Thank you for posting.
Thank you for your nice comment, I appreciate it.
May ask what in the jar just water or does have anything else added. Thanks and great video really interesting to watch
Vegetable gum
@@BlissCigarCo thank you 👍🏻
@@Andy000K De nada
Looks like this will put some hair on your chest!
Excellent work, sir!
Thank you. Yes, I did have to shave my chest recently.
@@BlissCigarCo...waxing lasts longer than shaving, doesn't it?
@@SoldierDrew Not sure, haven't waxed yet
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'
Интересно было смотреть за работой мастера. И придставляю как там лисьтья там пахнут .
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.
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.
Just Beautiful !!
In a strange way this is making me hungry... it's like watching a chef prepare a steak.
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..
@@paranjaysinh8 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.
This was so fun and relaxing to watch!!
My great grandfather, great great grandfather and great great great grandfather were German cigar rollers from Rochester NY
That's great!
NGL, best video I've seen on YT in a week.
Thank you
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. 🙂
The moment i saw the hat, all understanding fell into place.
Я конечно курить бросил давно но приятно смотреть на такую работу ))
Beautiful!!!
Reminds me of working tobacco when I was a kid. This is one of those videos I can smell.
That's great.
Absolute artform .
I used to smoke rubostos....5 inch 50 ring AF's.....this was fascinating to watch
I love and appreciate the care and attention that is shown.
That looks deceptively simple. There's no telling now many thousands of cigars those well practiced hands have rolled to develop the deft touch it requires to make that look that straightforward
Robusto was my favorite.
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.
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.
Cigars are ritualistic. From the way a piece is stored. To the way it's clipped, then lit, even to the way it's snuffed out. It mirrors the way a great cigar is built. This video makes me want to break out the good rum.
Very well said. And rum is always a good match.
Listening to Eu Pensei by Skinshape on repeat while watching this video is a vibe
I need to scope that
@@BlissCigarCo Hey your “blunt” rolling video got me inspired, I’d love to try and roll my own. Could you give a recommendation of where to buy the bigger type of rolling leaves that you use? Not sure if those are good to practice with but I’d like to try and recreate what you showed in the video.
@@headknocker2020 There are a few retail places in the US: wholeleaftobacco.com, leafonly.com, totalleafsupply.com. My current series of videos coming out now is about rolling cigars with a blend kit from wholeleaftobacco.com
@@BlissCigarCo Thank you brother I appreciate the response and I’ll keep an eye out for the new videos✌🏽
@@headknocker2020 De nada hermano, take it easy 🤙
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.
It's crazy how well the tobacco leaf stretches and forms like leather
A large part of proper rolling technique is leaf prep.
Alright!! Nice to see you rolling them up! Thx so much
Bender approves of this stogie
I can almost *smell* this video. Wonderful talent 👏
It's a great smell!
Shut up. You're gonna make me go open up the humidor at 11pm at night and light up!
Gr8 video, how are the leaves kept from drying and cracking, so pliable......?
By misting water onto them.
Nothing like a good, hand-rolled cigar.
Absolutely exquisite! 😊
What is the clear stuff you put on
Vegetable gum called Bermocoll.
Professional looking cigar. 👍🏻
Skillful and relaxing as usual 🏝
I watched alot of rolls and this was, different...but kewl to watch none the less. Gotta be kewl to roll your own.
Well, this is how it's done by the pros in the factories.
@BlissCigarCo that's what I'm saying. I've seen a good handful of rollers in Cuba and none of them did it. I follow like Edward sahakian from davidoff and Kirby Allison and a few others who personally go to the factories. Maybe it's just what they do in cuba
@@nathanhawee5373 What difference have you noticed? I just watched ten videos of Cuban rollers and I can't see a difference.
Me at the beginning: This guy just making a mess over there...
Me at the end: This guy is a master of his craft!
🙂
I've watched cigars bring rolled in Ybor city fl in the late 70's. Them boys spit on the rolling table to get the moisture needed when rolling.
Yeah, they don't do that anymore. Times have changed.
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.
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.
Amazing! How did you get the training? I would love to learn. Been smoking cigars for decades, worked in a shop, the craftsmanship is intoxicating.