| ery first cigar factory was constructed in the | | | | direct sunlight. |
| Netherlands in 1826. Unlike other European | | | | Still others smokers want a more exotic flavor with a |
| governments that tried to control cigar manufacture, | | | | strong aroma. Meharis Brazil, for example, is an exotic |
| the Dutch let cigar makers pursue their trade | | | | cigar whose plants are grown in the open air and the |
| unregulated. The cigar industry was quickly spread | | | | high sun. To add a unique, exotic flavor to the |
| over Europe, but it remained prominent in the Dutch | | | | tobacco it is fermented for 3 to 8 months to give it |
| province of Brabant. | | | | a more aromatic taste and dark color. This is a good |
| In 1873, these fine cigars was founded. Today, it is | | | | cigar to smoke with your favorite brandy, cherry |
| the sixth largest cigar company in the world. That is | | | | liqueur, or firm red wine. |
| quite a lineage, considering that the entire cigar | | | | In recent years, aromatic cigars have become highly |
| industry is not much older than that. | | | | popular with some people. Individuals who are new to |
| There are many different lines of these cigars. They | | | | cigar smoking tend to favor them because they like |
| are made from some of the best tobacco grown in | | | | the smell. Both nonfilter and filter versions exist of |
| Indonesia, Brazil, and Cuba. They are very short that | | | | these aromatic cigars exists. Filtered cigars are rather |
| are good if you are looking for a relatively quick burn. | | | | unique, to say the least. |
| The most popular brands appear to be the Mehari | | | | These cigars taste great with teas, sweet liqueurs, or |
| brands, which are smoked in over 100 countries | | | | with any vodka drink. This sweet line has been made |
| around the world. | | | | with a Java wrapper that makes it fragrant and |
| Different brands go well with different things. Some | | | | delicious. It has a noticeable, yet mild flavor that is |
| work very well with fine wine or stout liqueurs. If | | | | just right for the beginning cigar smoker just starting |
| you enjoy vodka, try the original Mehari Java, which | | | | down the aficionado road. |
| has been famous throughout the world since 1976. | | | | If you would like a more robust flavor, then mini |
| Java tobacco is frequently used to wrap Dutch | | | | mocca combines the flavor or Arabica with Robusto |
| cigars. | | | | coffee. The harmonious balance between the two |
| It is rather unique because it is not grown on | | | | ingredients gives the cigar a very different taste that |
| plantations. It is grown by private Indonesian farmers | | | | has come to be adored by coffee and Ameretto |
| on small tracts of land. It has a good flavor for those | | | | drinkers. |
| who prefer not to drink alcohol, being an ideal | | | | If you love Caribbean dreams that are brought on by |
| compliment to cold espresso or Chinese tea. | | | | rum and tequila, you may want to get a box of |
| Others cigars taste better with beer or light wines. | | | | these. Dominicans are especially made from Dominican |
| The light-colored wrapper of the Mehari Ecuador | | | | Olor tobacco that has been carefully selected for its |
| gives it a very distinctive, yet also very mild flavor. It | | | | rich, aromatic blend. |
| is grown under cheesecloth to prevent exposure to | | | | |