American Tobacco?

[Flynnster]

Hey everyone, I was wondering today why we never see cigars made with American tobacco. I know theres plenty of it grown here. Why doesn't' it get put into cigars? Poor quality? Poor taste?

[BHalbrooks]

I think there's a brand from Michigan that says they grow their own Tobacco in MI. I don't live there anymore, so I can't remember.

[Zanaspus]

You're in luck. Iirc Pete Johnson's La Casita Criolla is an American puro. Also, there's bunches of cigars with PA Broadleaf as a wrapper.

The more complete answer to you question is that well over 90% of America's production goes to cigarettes, pipes, and chew.

[hotreds]

Connecticut shade is what many premium cigars are wrapped with! Grown in North Central Ct- Windsor area- "Tobacco Valley."

[chippewastud79]

Kentucky has a few companies that make some had rolled cigars. I think most American tobacco is grown for the cigarette, machine-made cigar and snuff/chew industry. :2

[GWN]

Marsh Wheeling? Don't know if they're any good or not, but read a neat story about the company in Smoke magazine a few years ago.
http://www.tophatcigar.com/a.cfm/Machine-Made-Cigars/Marsh-Wheeling-Cigars-Cheap-Cigars-Cigar-Tobacco/

[Zanaspus]

Connecticut shade is what many premium cigars are wrapped with! Grown in North Central Ct- Windsor area- "Tobacco Valley."

D'oh. Yep, I guess part of my brain melted during my post.

[DaBear]

Kentucky has a few companies that make some had rolled cigars. I think most American tobacco is grown for the cigarette, machine-made cigar and snuff/chew industry. :2

Don't forget our good ol pipe tobacco. Virginias, Burley, and Perique :dr are all grown in various locations nation wide.

[lenguamor]

Marsh Wheeling? Don't know if they're any good or not, but read a neat story about the company in Smoke magazine a few years ago.
http://www.tophatcigar.com/a.cfm/Machine-Made-Cigars/Marsh-Wheeling-Cigars-Cheap-Cigars-Cigar-Tobacco/

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=51303&highlight=marsh+wheeling

Some interesting info there too. :tu

[Gary]

There's Avanti

http://www.avanticigar.com/

[Flynnster]

How did I forget about the connie wrappers? haha Good stuff though, thanks guys.

[chippewastud79]

Don't forget our good ol pipe tobacco. Virginias, Burley, and Perique :dr are all grown in various locations nation wide.

Mistake noted. Pipe tobacco as well. Basically, less whole leaf product, more chopped/cut/processed products. :tu

[T.G]

Hey everyone, I was wondering today why we never see cigars made with American tobacco. I know theres plenty of it grown here. Why doesn't' it get put into cigars? Poor quality? Poor taste?

Wrappers and binders have been covered already in this thread as they are quite common. As a filler tobacco, currently American grown cigar filler is very distinct and can be overpowering, making it interesting to work with. Also, it's bloody expensive compared to filler tobacco grown in central America/DR.


One more manufacturer who has some good cigars with American tobacco for filler
http://johnhaycigars.com/

JHC is Dave and Lauren Patrick, really good people.

[elderboy02]

..La Casita Criolla is an American puro...

+1. Try the Tatuaje La Casita Criolla. It is an awesome smoke and 100% American since it contains Connecticut Broadleaf.

[kuzi16]

+1. Try the Tatuaje La Casita Criolla. It is an awesome smoke and 100% American since it contains Connecticut Broadleaf.

agree as well. that is a damn fine smoke right there.


there are a few wrappers and binders that come from the good ol' US of A. Connecticut shade Broadleaf is very popular in the cigar world. PA broadleaf is showing up more and more. Patel brothers features it and a few of AJ Fernandez's blends have it as a wrapper.

PA broadleaf also shows up as a filler in the LHC CORE.

[BengalMan]

In this years Studio Tobac event sampler we have a concept blend that we made using all American tobacco. It came out very good! I'm excited for everyone to be able to try it.

[TheTraveler]

Another company that utilizes American tobacco in hand-rolled premium cigars is Black Patch Cigar Co. in Kentucky. I've smoked a few of their cigars and enjoyed them and the cigars' construction was very good.

Here's a link to their site: http://www.blackpatchcigarco.com/main/

Here's a quote from their site:

The construction of Black Patch cigars consists of master blending utilizing Kentucky / USA Broadleaf and tobacco leaf from selected soils on the globe. Most notably, Dominican Republic raised varieties from Olor seed, and Piloto Cubano seed. The blends of filler and wrapper are consistent and chosen for demanding aficionados. We also allow ample time for the finished cigars to age gracefully until deemed worthy for packaging.

[dyieldin]

John Hay is another one.

[ashauler]

There is a burgeoning movement towards home-growing tobacco in the US. Many "specialty" growers exist, albeit on a much smaller scale than would be commercially viable......for now.

[FNA]

PA Broadleaf has been one of the hotter wrappers in the market the last several years. It's been used by Patel, Diesel, La Herencia Cubana, 5 Vegas and Tatuaje reserva to name but a few.

Hey, nice to see another John Hay fan.

[nofeardiver]

The Studio Tobac 2012 Sampler has an All American tobacco Nub, here is the picture.... i cant wait to try it out...

http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa432/nofeardiver/ST2012KickOff/b07d22c1.jpg