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Originally Posted by Buena Fortuna
I thought the same, but as it was explained to me by Christian, there are different types of draw testing processes and machines, some are capable of draw testing entire batches without damaging the cigar in any way, thus making it possible to test entire production runs.
He may have been blowing smoke (pun intended) but there was no benefit for him to do so as I am just a regular Joe cigar guy.
You need to expand your brands to experience more of the joys of plugged cigars  |
There's no mechanical reason a batch of cigars, or any cigar, can't be draw tested before they're capped.
Watch a cigar being rolled and you'll see why.
Like Sam says, it's hard to believe that
most manufacturers would not waste the time, energy, or resources to draw test every cigar.
Where there's money, there's time.
It costs more money to make a perfect cigar than a box of 30% plugged cigars, like cc's. In many instances, there's no incentive for torcedors in cuba to make a well made cigar.
Then take Graycliff and Padron and Fuente.
They bust their ass to turn out a superior product and value thier skilled workers. They can because the money's there to do it. But the money is there because of their values, not because they pumped out junk to make dollars happen.
You can't spend two dollars to make a one dollar cigar, but you can sure spend two dollars to make a 10 dollar cigar.
My two cents, and it's only my opinion, so take it for what it's worth...
Some people make cigars out of tradition, pride, and love. The money is the last consideration. If you've ever learned anything of the Fuente family, you'll know what I mean.
Some just make them to make money and do the very least they can do to maximize profits.
I'm not saying that's bad, but it definately shows in the product.