Introduction to Cigar Rolling Techniques

Rolling a cigar requires timing, dexterity and attention to detail. Whether you are a beginner or semi-expert in the world of cigars, mastery of their rolling techniques is bound to improve your experience. You smoke a cigar for enjoyment, but your enjoyment starts long before you take the first puff as aroma, concept and preparation are everything.

The world of cigars is fascinating and the mastery of techniques is captivating. In this text, we aim at showing you how to put together all possible types of cigars, we will also tell you what basic tools you will need. Let’s check out these tips and tricks as we begin with beginner level all the way up to pro assist methods!

Core Concepts of Cigar Rolling

We may now examine the many techniques used in rolling cigars but first let us take a look at parts of hand rolled cigar. To recap, a cigar is made up of three components: the filler, binder and wrapper.

– Filler:

The strongest meaningful part of a cigar is the body of the cigar. This specifically refers to the tobacco encased in the cigar. Filler leaves are roughly classified as either long filler (whole leaves) or short filler (cut or chopped leaves). We suggest that freshmen and novices use long filler because of it’s ease of use, uniformity, and consistency in smoke offered.

– Binder:

The binder does not have to be a wrapper but it does have to encase the filler leaves. Like every component of a cigar, the binder is equally important because it effects how well the cigar burns as well as the construction of the cigar.

– Wrapper:

Wrapper leaf this layer gives the cigar the identity from the outside. More specifically, the wrapper provides the cigar its final touch. The elegance and taste is best determined from the quality of the wrapper leaf. Ideally handmade cigar is made out of dull and shiny leaves.

Recognizing the basic components as guides will give you the know-how required to start rolling your cigar!

Step by Step Directions the Methods of Cigar Rolling

1. Preparing the Tobacco

Ensure you are rolling your tobacco leaves properly, beginning with the conditioning stage. In this case, the tobacco should not be extremely wet or terribly dry and brittle. In this case, moist tobacco should be able to be bent easily without tearing. If you want an easier time with the rolling process, whip dried tobacco leaves with a light mist. After that, prepare binder, filler, and wrapper leaves of your preference.

2. Preparing Cigar Filler Requirements

The first step in making filler for your cigar is placing the filler tobacco leaves in layers. For the burning of the cigar to be proper, the leaves need to be arranged uniformly and tightly towards one another. Along the binder, the filler should be spread evenly with no areas of loose ends, gaps, or patches. If using long filler, take care to fold the leaves along the cigar’s axis without disturbing its shape.

3. Binding Cigar

After putting the tobacco in the binder, you fill the binder and place the filler. Next, add the rolling binder. Bind it tightly as you roll it over to prevent the tobacco filler from moving. If you apply too much pressure while rolling, it will affect the smoke draw and flow. While the roll needs to be firm, if it is too tight, the cigar becomes hard to smoke. Loose rolling will lead to uneven burning.

4. Wrapping Cigar

Each wrapper adds to the beauty of the cigar and serves as an attractive component. A smoother wrapper increases the appeal of the cigar. For best results, moving the wrapper around the binder unlocks the possibility of gripping the binder and creating good airflow. To make the best cigar, seal it by applying a tad bit of natural glue on the edges of the wrapper.

5. Final Adjustments and Curing

Maintain the rolled cigar in a controlled setting until it entirely cures. This process is necessary for maintaining the form of the cigar and providing consistent airflow throughout the smoke. Drying time is contingent on the size and moisture level of the cigar, but it typically falls within the range of several days to a week.

Expert Techniques for Rolling Cigar 

Those versed in the basic techniques of cigar rolling need to refine their skills even further by tackling more intricate rolls. Here are a handful of techniques meant to sharpen your skillset and transform you into a more advanced cigar roller.

1. The Perfect Draw

The smoking experience seamlessly flows with the ease of the draw capable of being taken from the cigar. Smoke level is obstructed when a user tries to inhale and affects the experience. Despite being very annoying, most people are not able to draw properly due to the binder and filler being too tight when rolling the cigar. The pressure applied needs to be selective while rolling the cigar. Too much pressure will restrict airflow, leading to a hard exhale. There has to be a careful balance in the rolling pressures to ensure consistent backpressure along the length of the cigar.

2. Cropping the Dimensions and Reshaping

Cigars are still rolled in the traditional dimensions of a Robusto or a Corona, but feel free to experiment with your own dimensions and shapes. The length of a cigar also plays a crucial role in the way it interacts with the smoker. Take for example, larger cigars, which are bound to burn slower and offer more flavors incrementally, whereas smaller cigars are more inclined to burn fast while pack cooking an aggressive flavor punch. Aside from the advanced skills needed to achieve proper burn on custom shapes like figurados (those with tapered ends), other skills are also required.

3. Imbuing Flavors

Infusion of flavors by some cigar rollers has to be one of the most distinct cigar techniques. This technique entails soaking tobacco leaves in flavored liquids such as rum or wine prior to rolling the cigar. Admittedly more advanced, this technique can add interesting depth to the flavor of your homemade cigars.

4. Cigar Pressing

After rolling, some expert rollers place a press over the cigar. This practice also referred to as ‘pressing,’ consists of placing the cigar in a mold for a couple of days which grants the cigar sharper features. While these techniques increase the aesthetics of a cigar, it also ensures that the cigar has a slow, controlled burn.

Why is OMCigars the Best Cigar Rolling Out There?

OMCigars has something for every cigar lover, local or international. Our utmost goal is to make relaxation time better for cigar lovers, whether they are novices or seasoned enthusiasts. The satisfaction begins with hand rolled premium cigars along with our exciting cigar rolling kits that you proudly make yourself.

– For Beginners: Guaranteeing proper execution, we have extensive material that describes multiple carving techniques and other advanced cigar rolling steps for novices.

– For Do It Yourself Specialists: OMCigars has premium quality tobacco leaves meant specifically for crafting at your abode.

– For Prerolls Lovers: We keep some exquisite hand-rolled cigars pre-rolled for those who cannot afford to take off their hats off rest assured.

To complete your cigar rolling experience, we provide quality materials from tobacco leaves to accessories. Start shopping today and find out yourself why OMCigars is the best.

Summary

Cigar rolling techniques are considered by many as a science that can be perfected with skill and practice. Nothing could be more enjoyable than making it yourself. OMCigars, as a cigar company, wants to share with you their passion for cigars and let you enjoy the experience.

Cigar enthusiasts and novices alike, is it time to create your very own cigar? You can get the right tools here at OMCigars.