you should look up the data on natural tobacco and nicotine... its not bad for you theres been no signs to show a real increase in cancer in people who are moderate smokers. moderate meaning 2-4 high quality cigars a day
(NOT HEALTH ADVICE) Agreeing with @amfam100 here, and while it depends on a lot of factors (primarily on your current health), there's very little evidence to suggest that smoking in relatively small quantities is permanently damaging to your overall health in significant ways. On a very basic level, inhaling smoke is not healthy for your lungs, but the content of the smoke itself, and the quantity you've inhaled, are the largest factors (which is why inhaling smoke from a building fire is significantly more devastating, as the contents of the smoke and the high heat do so much more damage to your lungs than smoking tobacco). What I do NOT recommend is buying brand name cigarettes, or cigars. What I do recommend is buying (or rolling your own) cigars and pipe tobacco from verified fully natural sources, that are unaltered from the plant itself, as these companies put so many unhealthy chemical carcinogens into their products that makes them so much more damaging to your lungs. If your health is overall in good shape, your lungs are very capable of healing from the relatively insignificant smoke inhaled from entirely natural tobacco products in small doses. As for me, I've unfortunately had pneumonia multiple times, and am still dealing with the damage that cause to my lungs, so I no longer smoke anywhere near as significantly as I used to, but I still keep my pipe and tobacco maintained and stored, for the once in a blue moon desire to smoke, maybe once every six months.
@@amfam100 Yeah no, sorry bud. Nicotine causes cancer. Cigars still cause mouth cancer and can still cause lung cancer. You obviously have not 'looked up the data' because there is no shortage of data proving without the shadow of a doubt that all tobacco causes cancer. I encourage you to actually look up the data. Research peer reviewed articles looking up the effect of tobacco smoking and nicotine on health outcomes or rates of cancer.
They used to call me 'Blunt Master' in high school, but after witnessing your sheer greatness, I now bow in awe and humbly pass on the title. You, my friend, are the true master of the blunt.
That's what's up. In high school (96-98) I was called the blunt master. Even to this day many still do, I however, would never call myself a master. After Over 25 years of being a so called blunt master I also bow to this man's skill of rolling and the perfection of the final product. My friend saw this video and sent it to me because he knew I would appreciate the rolling skill but also he sent it to me to show me the glue and suggested I add some to my blunt rolling kit. I use Grabba leaf and it can be even more difficult to get it to stick sometimes then a backwood would be.
@@YungFondo the original comment and my reply are modifications of lines uttered by Tuco in the movie The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. Original lines are: “When you have to shoot, shoot. Don’t talk.” Said after Tuco shoots a guy mid monologue. And the other line is “there’s two types of spurs in this world, those that come up the stairs, and those that come through the window.” Clint Eastwood heard the spurs of the assassin coming up the stairs, but not those of Tuco, who came through the window and didn’t get shot.
Clint had a story about those cigars when he was leaving to go to italy for those movies, He took and divided his cigars into 3 parts each to stretch them out. Looked so good they added them into the scenes.
I heard he actually hated them and that he was grimacing partly because of them. I could 100% be wrong though, it was over 15 years ago when i heard that story @@roybarron5289
I heard he used to find the ruffest cigar cheroots he could for his movies because the displeasure and menacing look of his eyes and face would give for the disdain for them when they were lit for scenes. Supposedly clint didn't like smoking at all.
Iv never smoked in my life but iv just enjoyed watching this thinking about the spaghetti westerns i grew up watching especially clint Eastwood and Tuco
As a 31 year old who watches spaghetti Westerns religiously thanks to my pops, I loved this. I think it's time for some once upon a time in the west for Thanksgiving.
omfg thank you for teaching me how to rehydrate whole leaf. I've been sandwiching it between two moist paper towels and waiting for it to be more pliable. I like yours more!
Good visual on the method utilizing the "other" Left? side of the leaf and it's vein direction. Most instructionals demonstrate the method using the "Right" half of the leaf. Thanks
I know you're not selling these, but if I wanted to find one JUST like the one you made in the video... where would I go? My buddy is a huge fan of spaghetti westerns and he's a bit of a tobacco fiend, so a pack of these to split during his bachelor party would be a great gift. Thank you for your time! Love your work!
Thanks. In your situation, the best bet is to buy a 5-pack of Toscano Classico or Antico. They are really great Italian cheroots and can be found online.
As a Toscano consumer ... This looks delectable . Your videos are always a treat to watch, cheers ! (I do realize Toscano are machine made and uses shredded tobacco, but hey, they are cheap where I live :p)
I can smell the tobacco. I have a friend in the Caribbean who buys tobacco by the 100rds of punnds, cuts it up for sale on island. Used to help him work it. Good memories
Complete cigar noob here, but the idea of a small cigar from a single leaf is very appealing! What type of leaf would you recommend I start with? Like even as basic as, should I use a wrapper or filler leaf for these? Your videos are very inspiring, I think id be interested in getting ~1/2 a lb and rolling some up for camping this summer!
It is an awesome way to roll and enjoy a cigar, no lie. This particular one is not available in 1/2 lbs, but I am developing some blends with tons of other leaf right now and if I find something equivalent that can be scored by the 1/2lb I'll let you know, if you ask again sometime between now and summer.
Coal, you can start of with a criollo leaf. It's medium bodied and should satisfy everyone's taste well enough at the camp. You can try rolling a filler grade for a very rustic look and feel and it will not break the bank. Honestly this is my favorite type of smoke.
I've been smoking cigars in and off for around 15 years and I got to say, cheroots are my jam over any of the high end cigars I've had. I enjoyed the video, though what was the idea behind spraying the dry leaf and storing in the plastic bag? How long did you store it for? Thanks
I kind of agree with you on cheroots vs high-end cigars; tho I do like thinner ones like panatelas. The idea is for the leaf to absorb the moisture so it becomes flexible enough to wrap with.
Cheroots have both ends open, cigarillos--being cigarette-sized cigars--typically have one end closed. Cheroots tend to be somewhat larger--this one is closer to 6 inches than the typical cigarillo which is closer to 3 inches. Cigarillos are often very cleanly rolled, like a cigarette or cigar, whereas cheroots often have a rustic quality, like those in spaghetti westerns, and like the one in this video.
@@deletdis6173 It could be rolled originally with god's grass without having to be broken apart. If you're breaking something apart it's got tons of chemicals in it (talking about woods, Swisher, B&M etc). ruclips.net/video/8t6OT2Esl4A/видео.htmlsi=fI2TmhQvqENzibb-
Well, it's gotta be a good-tasting leaf since it's all that one leaf. I like Mexican San Andres and Habano Maduro for this. Indo Sumatra might be good too.
@@BlissCigarCo Those were out of stock so I went with blind monkey wrapper. It turned out ugly but it burns perfect and tastes better than a backwoods gas station cigar. What sort of considerations do you have when prepping the leaf it seems like the veins branching out from the main stem are still thick enough to ruin the appearance.
Reminds me of my single attempt of growing my own rolling tobacco… Tried it unfermented… disgustingly harsh. Tried to ferment it by wrapping it in plastic bags and burrying it in a compost heap. Turned it moldy in about 3 days :( This makes me actually curious about a retry.
I'm a huge Toscano fan and I always have several boxes on-hand. I have been smoking them since the 1980s when I lived in Italy. There are several varieties of them (Antico, Classico...) but they are pretty similar, based on a delicious spicy fire-cured smoky Kentucky tobacco grown in Italy. They are among my favorite cigars.
@BlissCigarCo Thanks for the response. After your comment I searched and was able to find a box for decent price online. I'll let you know a week or so after I smoke a few! (I went with the anticos)
@@QuentinWash so what's your thoughts? Toscano are the only cheroot I have had that I wasn't too fond of. What they did have going for them though was they have a nice smoke volume, burn even, and hit that timeframe of a quick smoke.
@@TingTingalingy These are pretty nice, I cut them in half since I usually opt for a shorter smoke anyways. You are correct, the smoke clouds are super full and the burning is even throughout. My only complain is they are ~$25/box where I'm at. Don't think I can rate them at that price.
Great video, no nonsense just a nice crisp roll! Any tips on growing or sourcing tobacco like this? Im tired of the crap that comes in pouches and i rarely get to sit and have a smoke, so I'd like it to be worth my while when i do.
I don't grow but I do use some retail sources like leafonly.com. This particular leaf is Mexican San Andres which I got from Ultimo Cigars in Tulsa, OK.
The knife's shape and the technique one uses with it reminds me of leatherworking and a headknife. In any regard, very interesting to see, and amazing to watch a practiced hand do it's work
A master craftsman. Smart hands that have done the work. A man knows the product and can repeat excellence effortlessly. That is what I see this AM. thank you again at Bliss Cigar Co.
Yes, but three differences: this is 6", Backwoods are 4". Backwoods use crumbled cigars bits, this uses whole leaf; Backwoods have 100s of flavoring chemicals in them, this has zero.
@BlissCigarCo yeah.. lol, i was just observing its simular and I'm sure yours tastes far richer and smoother. I'm learning types of cigars from your channel I wasn't saying anything disparaging about your cigar just noticing similarities. So Backwoods cigars use that style I always wondered because they didn't look like most tailor made. I roll cigarettes myself thought of dabbling in cigars.
@@TheGreatSnafoo I love Backwoods! I always have a few pouches lying around. I wasn't trying to say they're bad or anything like that, I was just mentioning the differences. There are Backwoods all over my TikTok.
I don't smoke but love your calm craft, so nicely filmed. Please advise, what gluing substance do you use to hold down the end of the wrap? Thank you, Gus Edit - just read your reply to another comment. It's vegetable gum glue. Cheers
i heard you can use tabacoo stems for candle wicks if you turn them into rope... 1) can you?, if so 2) does it smell nice and 3) does it have any effect similar to just smoking in general?...
1) I've never heard of that so I don't know; 2) Good questions; 3) the stems have much less nicotine than the main part of the leaf so it would be much less effect.
I love a good cigar and I smoked many different ones, but one cigar I buy all the time as my "every day cigar", to smoke while talking and drinking and not paying too much attention, is the toscano garibaldi. People either hate it or love it, but no one just likes them. They are machine rolled, shortfiller and dirt cheap, yet they have a very interesting character and smoke quite well. Toscano Cigars are the OG spaghetti westerns, they are exactly what Clint Eastwood bought locally to smoke on set for his dollar trilogy. Anyway, they are just like this cheroot cigar you just rolled, except they are a bit thicker in the end and tapered towards the ends. Enjoy your smoke!
I am a huge Toscano fan, though I haven't smoked a Garibaldi, only Classico, Caffe, Originale, and Antico. There are some references to Clint having smoked Parodi rather than Toscano in the movies, but I don't know which is true. Either he brought Parodi to Italy with him, or they got Toscano in Italy.
@@BlissCigarCo They 100% bought Toscanos locally, there was an interview somewhere, I think with Clint himself, where he said so. If you've ever been to italy, you know you get them at every off licence (or 7/11 what you call them), they are very popular and they were very popular back then, too, and they are CHEAP. Cheap being important because he went through so many probably, considering how he seemingly only lights them and doesn't actually smoke them. (he was not a fan of cigars at all, especially not these ones) So the story is very believable. But if you ever get to, try the Garibaldi ones. The classic ones and the aged ones are nice, but I think the Garibaldis have the best taste of them all. I know it's italian custom to break them in half and smoke them that way, but I do smoke them whole and it makes a whole different cigar out of them. If you don't already smoke them whole, maybe give that a go :) Putting them in the humidor also helps a lot.
@@obiwanfisher537 I lived in Italy in the 1980s and I have been smoking Toscanos since then, and I"ve never enjoyed cutting them in half. For one thing, the most intense flavor is theoretically at the foot, not the middle; so I don't like smoking from the middle. Secondly, I never had a gf there who smoked them with me, except for a short while, so we couldn't do the romantic cut-and-share thing. Third, I've always believed it was Toscanos, knew there were interviews, etc., but recently I was presented with info and interviews showing Parodi, that's all I'm saying.
@@BlissCigarCo Yes, then you know the toscano culture of italy. The people there like a strong short smoke with their coffee or wine in the afternoon, but they usually smoke them like strong cigarettes, hence the breaking in two. But yes, the most interesting parts of the toscano cigars are in the middle of them. That's where the flavour is. I'd be interested in seeing the source for parodi then. I am very sure it's toscano cigars, but if you have different information, I'd like to look at it :)
@@obiwanfisher537 Well I'm usually too drunk to look up sources, but we both have the same access to google and AI, right? :) I've never found a whole Toscano a particularly short smoke, by the way. Just a great one. VERY incidentally, I just asked AI about it, curious to see what it would say: In Clint Eastwood's iconic spaghetti westerns, the cigars he smoked have been identified as Parodi Ammezzati, an Italian-style cheroot made in the U.S. from Kentucky tobacco. HOLTS These cigars are dry-cured and open at both ends, contributing to the rugged image of Eastwood's "Man with No Name" character. While some sources suggest that Eastwood smoked Toscano cigars, traditional Italian cheroots, during filming, NEPTUNE CIGAR the prevailing evidence points to the use of Parodi cigars. This choice was likely due to their availability and similarity in style to the Toscano cigars. It's worth noting that Eastwood, a non-smoker, found the cigars unpalatable and only smoked them as part of his character portrayal. The distinctive short, stubby appearance of the cigars in the films was achieved by cutting longer cigars to the desired length, enhancing the character's gritty aesthetic. In summary, while both Parodi and Toscano cigars share similarities, the cigars used by Clint Eastwood in his spaghetti westerns were most likely Parodi Ammezzati, aligning with the character's tough, enigmatic persona.
Fun fact: Clint hated smoking and fought it all thru shooting. He gave the direct one take to get the shot. You can still buy the cigars, the company is called Toscano. They’re pretty stout as cigar go. They’re fire cured as opposed to fermented which means they don’t need humidification. Perfect for long movie shoots in Spain
I wonder how difficult it would be to roll some green in there too. I'm not one for straight tobacco but rolling looks like such a beautiful passion. I find crafts and such yhat you can eat, drink, smoke, to be my favorite.
I have a slight idea why RUclips decided I should watch this… but I’m glad I found it without needing to search… I’m gonna add many views trying to figure this out for myself.
Hello Bliss, i love your videos, your inspire me to try to roll my own cigar and Western cheroot, they look so cool. Can you give me advice on what leaves i should buy, what variety ? Ty in advance
Hey -- the wrapper I used in this is a very high quality Mexican San Andres that you can not buy at retail. But if you'd like to try rolling cigars I suggest Piloto seco, Esteli viso, and Olor ligero with Dominican binder and Cameroon wrapper from leafonly.com. You might get a good cheroot out of that Cameroon wrapper--it's very spicy. But I haven't tried that yet.
So the adhesive you used what is that? I live in a state where MJ legal and would love another option for adhering my blunts other than licking and paper joints without using that headache inducing glue they have on them.
That looks beautiful. Hats off. I know there are infinitely more sophisticated cigars, but there's something so perfect in the simplicity and directness of a cheroot. One leaf, magic hands, et voila... a thing of beauty. And an hour of pleasure. What kind of leaf would be good to get mild, sweet, aromatic type of cheroot? Something beginner friendly. The only reference I have is Backwoods sweet & aromatic. I assume they add artificial flavors and aromas.
Yes, Woods are loaded with artificial chemicals. Unfortunately a leaf of the quality of this one is hard to get, but right now you can! It's the Mexican San Andres wrapper from Ultimo Cigars in Oklahoma. Makes an insane cheroot.
Thanks. I like Mexican San Andres a lot because it's spicy. I don't personally cure or ferment leaf, but curing is done by hanging in barns for 45 days or so. Fermenting takes another 6 months.
SO cool! I just starting rolling my own cigars. I'm a pipe smoker just experimenting. I literally just rolled these same cigars just using some scraps. Per your video I guess I did it right!!!😂😂 Is there anyway you can do a video to roll a barber poll? Thanks for your videos, I love'em!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great job on nailing it! I believe there are a few barber pole rolls on my channel somewhere, but they may all be in the Members section. Here's on from my TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@cigar_roller/video/6967732482682653958?lang=en
I have no idea why the algorithm decided I needed to see this, but you've got a new subscriber. This is really calming to watch.
Same here. This honestly put a smile on my face. Awesome.
Same, beautiful work
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I gave up smoking 30 years ago but the last smoke i had was a cheroot.
I wish smoking was good for you.i loved it
Depends. If you're prone to addiction, yeah, def not good. One or two per year, you're probably good
Same here but I can still smell the rich aromas from the different leaves
you should look up the data on natural tobacco and nicotine... its not bad for you
theres been no signs to show a real increase in cancer in people who are moderate smokers.
moderate meaning 2-4 high quality cigars a day
(NOT HEALTH ADVICE)
Agreeing with @amfam100 here, and while it depends on a lot of factors (primarily on your current health), there's very little evidence to suggest that smoking in relatively small quantities is permanently damaging to your overall health in significant ways. On a very basic level, inhaling smoke is not healthy for your lungs, but the content of the smoke itself, and the quantity you've inhaled, are the largest factors (which is why inhaling smoke from a building fire is significantly more devastating, as the contents of the smoke and the high heat do so much more damage to your lungs than smoking tobacco). What I do NOT recommend is buying brand name cigarettes, or cigars. What I do recommend is buying (or rolling your own) cigars and pipe tobacco from verified fully natural sources, that are unaltered from the plant itself, as these companies put so many unhealthy chemical carcinogens into their products that makes them so much more damaging to your lungs. If your health is overall in good shape, your lungs are very capable of healing from the relatively insignificant smoke inhaled from entirely natural tobacco products in small doses.
As for me, I've unfortunately had pneumonia multiple times, and am still dealing with the damage that cause to my lungs, so I no longer smoke anywhere near as significantly as I used to, but I still keep my pipe and tobacco maintained and stored, for the once in a blue moon desire to smoke, maybe once every six months.
@@amfam100 Yeah no, sorry bud. Nicotine causes cancer. Cigars still cause mouth cancer and can still cause lung cancer. You obviously have not 'looked up the data' because there is no shortage of data proving without the shadow of a doubt that all tobacco causes cancer. I encourage you to actually look up the data. Research peer reviewed articles looking up the effect of tobacco smoking and nicotine on health outcomes or rates of cancer.
They used to call me 'Blunt Master' in high school, but after witnessing your sheer greatness, I now bow in awe and humbly pass on the title. You, my friend, are the true master of the blunt.
Thanks. They used used to call me Doobie Skyflyer in high school.
That's what's up. In high school (96-98) I was called the blunt master. Even to this day many still do, I however, would never call myself a master. After Over 25 years of being a so called blunt master I also bow to this man's skill of rolling and the perfection of the final product.
My friend saw this video and sent it to me because he knew I would appreciate the rolling skill but also he sent it to me to show me the glue and suggested I add some to my blunt rolling kit. I use Grabba leaf and it can be even more difficult to get it to stick sometimes then a backwood would be.
@@Enter_The_Sage I can hook you up with the glue I use if you like.
I wonder if we’re all pretty close in age. I bet we would all be good friends regardless though.
@@Enter_The_Sage I'm older but the concept is accurate. I've been a professional cigar roller since the early 80s. I was in high school late 70s.
"When you have to roll, roll. Don't talk."
There’s two types of cigar rollers in this world. Those that come up the stairs. And those that come in through the window.
@@Rudyelf1can you explain this to me i want to be in on the joke
@@YungFondo the original comment and my reply are modifications of lines uttered by Tuco in the movie The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. Original lines are: “When you have to shoot, shoot. Don’t talk.” Said after Tuco shoots a guy mid monologue. And the other line is “there’s two types of spurs in this world, those that come up the stairs, and those that come through the window.” Clint Eastwood heard the spurs of the assassin coming up the stairs, but not those of Tuco, who came through the window and didn’t get shot.
@@YungFondo just watch "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" (1966).
Blondie? Don't die Blondie!
Brings Clint Eastwood movies to my mind! I loved this.
That's great! I'm glad you caught the same feeling I did when I rolled it
Clint had a story about those cigars when he was leaving to go to italy for those movies, He took and divided his cigars into 3 parts each to stretch them out. Looked so good they added them into the scenes.
@@roybarron5289 I have never heard that story before.
I heard he actually hated them and that he was grimacing partly because of them. I could 100% be wrong though, it was over 15 years ago when i heard that story @@roybarron5289
I heard he used to find the ruffest cigar cheroots he could for his movies because the displeasure and menacing look of his eyes and face would give for the disdain for them when they were lit for scenes. Supposedly clint didn't like smoking at all.
My mule don't like you laughing.
🤣 Then I reckon your mule's upset
"He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him...."
"Now, if you apologize like I know you're going to, I might convince him you didn't really mean it..."
"Get three coffins ready..."
“My mistake, 4 coffins” ⚰️ ⚰️ ⚰️ ⚰️
Iv never smoked in my life but iv just enjoyed watching this thinking about the spaghetti westerns i grew up watching especially clint Eastwood and Tuco
I still love those movies. It's nice that you can appreciate the craft of the roll even without smoking it.
That’s a fine looking cigar. And such a simple and fundamental process. Just a leaf, skilled hands and a jar of mysterious tobacco glue.
Thanks. Yes, this strips it down to the fundamentals and makes a very good cigar. The mysterious glue is vegetable gum, made from cellulose.
@@BlissCigarCo This is a real man. Doesn't gatekeep but passes the information down. Beautiful.
Nothing mysterious about the glue at all, just fruit pectin.
@@ufc990 Actually vegetable gum
@@BlissCigarCono no this is wrong, it’s actually just mystery cigar glue, as stated in the original comment.
As a 31 year old who watches spaghetti Westerns religiously thanks to my pops, I loved this. I think it's time for some once upon a time in the west for Thanksgiving.
me too! My dad has his "man movies" movies all men should see, full of westerns and ww2 movies. this really made me think of him.
Once Upon a Time in the West is probably the ultimate spaghetti western. Absolutely elite-tier!
You have no idea how long I e struggled to roll a cigar this size (my favorite size) . Thank you for the wonderful video!
You're welcome, I'm glad it was helpful!
Nice. Thanks for taking the time to show some straight classic culture and method.
Thanks. I appreciate that comment.
omfg thank you for teaching me how to rehydrate whole leaf. I've been sandwiching it between two moist paper towels and waiting for it to be more pliable. I like yours more!
De nada. My way is, in this rare case, definitely the correct way. 🙂
"I dont think its nice, you laughin..."
Is this a lyrical reference?
@@BlissCigarComovie. Fistful of Dollars
@@BlissCigarCoRUclips Clint Eastwood and his donkey.
@@Mellowcanuck33 Thanks
@@BlissCigarCo😂
Good visual on the method utilizing the "other" Left? side of the leaf and it's vein direction. Most instructionals demonstrate the method using the "Right" half of the leaf. Thanks
Yeah, you're right. Most of my videos, I roll from the right for some reason. Should be pretty much the same deal, just mirror image.
You are an artist. Beautiful work as always.
Thank you
@@BlissCigarCo Whats the sealing material that you've got in the glass jar?
@@SOS-School_Of_Survival Vegetable gum
Looks very nice, you made it look easy.
Thanks. I try to make it look as easy as possible.
Its good to see your videos again. Where did you learn to start rolling?
Thanks. Well I was in California when I started rolling but I originally got my leaf from Costa Rica.
I know you're not selling these, but if I wanted to find one JUST like the one you made in the video... where would I go? My buddy is a huge fan of spaghetti westerns and he's a bit of a tobacco fiend, so a pack of these to split during his bachelor party would be a great gift. Thank you for your time! Love your work!
Thanks. In your situation, the best bet is to buy a 5-pack of Toscano Classico or Antico. They are really great Italian cheroots and can be found online.
@@BlissCigarCo Awesome. Thank you again!
@@ReallyCoolGuy6969 De nada
Look for Kentucky Cheroots
@@zacharyrichards9685 The Italian ones are made from Kentucky tobacco.
Beautiful work! What do you use as the adhesive ?
Thank you. It's vegetable gum.
@@BlissCigarCoThank you. Your responses in the comments section are helpful and polite. Much appreciated.
Can I roll blunts with these
you have some skills! very relaxing to watch, smooth concise movements and clearly a vast knowledge of rolling
As a Toscano consumer ... This looks delectable .
Your videos are always a treat to watch, cheers !
(I do realize Toscano are machine made and uses shredded tobacco, but hey, they are cheap where I live :p)
This was an awesome cheroot; and I love Toscanos. I always have several boxes on hand.
I can smell the tobacco. I have a friend in the Caribbean who buys tobacco by the 100rds of punnds, cuts it up for sale on island. Used to help him work it. Good memories
Amazing memories, amazing smells!
Dude rolled a backwood
Complete cigar noob here, but the idea of a small cigar from a single leaf is very appealing! What type of leaf would you recommend I start with? Like even as basic as, should I use a wrapper or filler leaf for these? Your videos are very inspiring, I think id be interested in getting ~1/2 a lb and rolling some up for camping this summer!
It is an awesome way to roll and enjoy a cigar, no lie. This particular one is not available in 1/2 lbs, but I am developing some blends with tons of other leaf right now and if I find something equivalent that can be scored by the 1/2lb I'll let you know, if you ask again sometime between now and summer.
@@BlissCigarCo Thankyou!
@@Coal.Thompson De nada
Coal, you can start of with a criollo leaf. It's medium bodied and should satisfy everyone's taste well enough at the camp. You can try rolling a filler grade for a very rustic look and feel and it will not break the bank. Honestly this is my favorite type of smoke.
@@justinjanecka3203 awesome, thank you for the advice!
Do you grow your own tobacco? What did you use to glue the end? Great clip, thank you.
Thanks. No, I buy it from Central America. I use vegetable gum. De nada.
That's a legit roll 👌 beautiful stogie 👌
Thank you
Quick and easy. I didnt realize how short the video was until it was over lol Nicely done, sir.
It really was quick and easy, but the result was great to smoke.
Good ol cowboy killer nice work!💥🔥
Thank you!
Is there a particular leaf you like to use for this?
I reckon I like Mexican San Andres for it
I watched the whole thing and I don't even smoke. It's soothing.
🎶"I got fiiive on it"😮💨 🎶
I take back every negative thing I've ever said about smoking, this shit looks awesome
I've been smoking cigars in and off for around 15 years and I got to say, cheroots are my jam over any of the high end cigars I've had. I enjoyed the video, though what was the idea behind spraying the dry leaf and storing in the plastic bag? How long did you store it for? Thanks
I kind of agree with you on cheroots vs high-end cigars; tho I do like thinner ones like panatelas. The idea is for the leaf to absorb the moisture so it becomes flexible enough to wrap with.
I did it , its perfect. Dark Cavendish X burley amber . Hung 6 months.
Stayed lit , tasted awesome.
so what's the difference between this and a cigarillo?
Cheroots have both ends open, cigarillos--being cigarette-sized cigars--typically have one end closed. Cheroots tend to be somewhat larger--this one is closer to 6 inches than the typical cigarillo which is closer to 3 inches. Cigarillos are often very cleanly rolled, like a cigarette or cigar, whereas cheroots often have a rustic quality, like those in spaghetti westerns, and like the one in this video.
The spelling.
@@spanqueluv9er That too
This isn't broken apart and restuffed with God's Grass.
@@deletdis6173 It could be rolled originally with god's grass without having to be broken apart. If you're breaking something apart it's got tons of chemicals in it (talking about woods, Swisher, B&M etc). ruclips.net/video/8t6OT2Esl4A/видео.htmlsi=fI2TmhQvqENzibb-
Consistently some of the best content on RUclips! Respect.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate that!
I think im going to expand my tobacco use and eventually even start rolling, Im going to go to a local store and buy a cigar to try it out.
That would be great, Chuck!
@@BlissCigarCo thanks man
Sure, don't wanna get your cancer all from one place, right? Diversify
I don't smoke but I can still appreciate the craftsmanship of your work. It's very satisfying watching your videos
That's great. Thank for letting me know that
I don't smoke but this was really interesting. What was that dab of resin you used as adhesive towards the end of it?
Vegetable gum made from cellulose (plant fiber).
@@BlissCigarCo Thank you!
I love the way they smell before lighting them up.
What leaves are most suitable for these? Do they turn out fine if you just use one type of leaf?
Well, it's gotta be a good-tasting leaf since it's all that one leaf. I like Mexican San Andres and Habano Maduro for this. Indo Sumatra might be good too.
@@BlissCigarCo Those were out of stock so I went with blind monkey wrapper. It turned out ugly but it burns perfect and tastes better than a backwoods gas station cigar. What sort of considerations do you have when prepping the leaf it seems like the veins branching out from the main stem are still thick enough to ruin the appearance.
Reminds me of my single attempt of growing my own rolling tobacco…
Tried it unfermented… disgustingly harsh.
Tried to ferment it by wrapping it in plastic bags and burrying it in a compost heap. Turned it moldy in about 3 days :(
This makes me actually curious about a retry.
Ever tried the toscano brand cheroots? Curious what those are like. Great vid, to be honest a bit longer version would be awesome too. Cheers
I'm a huge Toscano fan and I always have several boxes on-hand. I have been smoking them since the 1980s when I lived in Italy. There are several varieties of them (Antico, Classico...) but they are pretty similar, based on a delicious spicy fire-cured smoky Kentucky tobacco grown in Italy. They are among my favorite cigars.
@BlissCigarCo Thanks for the response. After your comment I searched and was able to find a box for decent price online. I'll let you know a week or so after I smoke a few! (I went with the anticos)
@@QuentinWash I'm pretty sure you'll really enjoy them!
@@QuentinWash so what's your thoughts?
Toscano are the only cheroot I have had that I wasn't too fond of. What they did have going for them though was they have a nice smoke volume, burn even, and hit that timeframe of a quick smoke.
@@TingTingalingy These are pretty nice, I cut them in half since I usually opt for a shorter smoke anyways. You are correct, the smoke clouds are super full and the burning is even throughout. My only complain is they are ~$25/box where I'm at. Don't think I can rate them at that price.
I always wanted to go back in time and visit Ybor City in the 1920s. This is about as close as I'll ever get. Thank you.
Me too. De nada.
47 years and never smoked tobacco once, but this was a great video.
Great video, no nonsense just a nice crisp roll! Any tips on growing or sourcing tobacco like this? Im tired of the crap that comes in pouches and i rarely get to sit and have a smoke, so I'd like it to be worth my while when i do.
I don't grow but I do use some retail sources like leafonly.com. This particular leaf is Mexican San Andres which I got from Ultimo Cigars in Tulsa, OK.
I'm to the point where I can make them pretty, but this is really all they need to be. Love your vids.
The knife's shape and the technique one uses with it reminds me of leatherworking and a headknife. In any regard, very interesting to see, and amazing to watch a practiced hand do it's work
I'll look that up, thank you.
Yessssirrrr!!!! Another great video!!!
Thank you!
A beautiful and timeless process preformed by the hands of a true artisan
Thank you so much
I have to quit the marlboros and do what youre doing. Looks delectable.
Very good plan!
This is a one of one skill. When the person doing this dies this art will forever be lost to mankind.
A master craftsman.
Smart hands that have done the work.
A man knows the product and can repeat excellence effortlessly.
That is what I see this AM.
thank you again at Bliss Cigar Co.
Thank you
Love how the years of experience make it look so easy.
Makes me want to roll a few sticks put on my poncho and cowboy hat and binge watch Eastwood.
What'll be your first accompanying beverage?
@@BlissCigarCo Capri Sun
@@MrVonsilliusjuicy juice
I’m still on the hunt for a quality poncho. A nice shearling vest too.
Finally a vid that shows me how I can use all my whole, dried tobacco leaves
The type cigar one would find in a 'Backwoods' cigar pack.
Yes, but three differences: this is 6", Backwoods are 4". Backwoods use crumbled cigars bits, this uses whole leaf; Backwoods have 100s of flavoring chemicals in them, this has zero.
@BlissCigarCo yeah.. lol, i was just observing its simular and I'm sure yours tastes far richer and smoother. I'm learning types of cigars from your channel I wasn't saying anything disparaging about your cigar just noticing similarities. So Backwoods cigars use that style I always wondered because they didn't look like most tailor made. I roll cigarettes myself thought of dabbling in cigars.
@@TheGreatSnafoo I love Backwoods! I always have a few pouches lying around. I wasn't trying to say they're bad or anything like that, I was just mentioning the differences. There are Backwoods all over my TikTok.
@BlissCigarCo oh ok 👍🏼
I don’t smoke tobacco but if I saw a friend roll that I’d ask for a puff. You’re an artist.
You wouldn't regret it. Thank you.
*How to roll a spaghetti western *BLUNT*
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I don't smoke but love your calm craft, so nicely filmed. Please advise, what gluing substance do you use to hold down the end of the wrap?
Thank you, Gus
Edit - just read your reply to another comment. It's vegetable gum glue. Cheers
Yes. Thanks for the nice comment on my style.
So thaaats where backwoods come from
True except woods have like 500 chemicals and artificial flavors added. Otherwise, ya
i heard you can use tabacoo stems for candle wicks if you turn them into rope... 1) can you?, if so 2) does it smell nice and 3) does it have any effect similar to just smoking in general?...
1) I've never heard of that so I don't know; 2) Good questions; 3) the stems have much less nicotine than the main part of the leaf so it would be much less effect.
@@BlissCigarCo well it'll still be interesting to see if it has a nice smell... and i think it was insence not candles now that i think of it...
@@haydenrobbie7368 That does seem to make a bit more sense to me.
guess i'll take up smoking
I absolutely love these!
Thank you!
Theres no spaghetti anywhere in this.
Isn't there, tho?
1:04 just take the J and roll the leaf loosely around boom lol
that was smooooth! ill be practicing this.
I love a good cigar and I smoked many different ones, but one cigar I buy all the time as my "every day cigar", to smoke while talking and drinking and not paying too much attention, is the toscano garibaldi. People either hate it or love it, but no one just likes them.
They are machine rolled, shortfiller and dirt cheap, yet they have a very interesting character and smoke quite well. Toscano Cigars are the OG spaghetti westerns, they are exactly what Clint Eastwood bought locally to smoke on set for his dollar trilogy.
Anyway, they are just like this cheroot cigar you just rolled, except they are a bit thicker in the end and tapered towards the ends.
Enjoy your smoke!
I am a huge Toscano fan, though I haven't smoked a Garibaldi, only Classico, Caffe, Originale, and Antico. There are some references to Clint having smoked Parodi rather than Toscano in the movies, but I don't know which is true. Either he brought Parodi to Italy with him, or they got Toscano in Italy.
@@BlissCigarCo They 100% bought Toscanos locally, there was an interview somewhere, I think with Clint himself, where he said so.
If you've ever been to italy, you know you get them at every off licence (or 7/11 what you call them), they are very popular and they were very popular back then, too, and they are CHEAP. Cheap being important because he went through so many probably, considering how he seemingly only lights them and doesn't actually smoke them. (he was not a fan of cigars at all, especially not these ones)
So the story is very believable.
But if you ever get to, try the Garibaldi ones. The classic ones and the aged ones are nice, but I think the Garibaldis have the best taste of them all.
I know it's italian custom to break them in half and smoke them that way, but I do smoke them whole and it makes a whole different cigar out of them.
If you don't already smoke them whole, maybe give that a go :)
Putting them in the humidor also helps a lot.
@@obiwanfisher537 I lived in Italy in the 1980s and I have been smoking Toscanos since then, and I"ve never enjoyed cutting them in half. For one thing, the most intense flavor is theoretically at the foot, not the middle; so I don't like smoking from the middle. Secondly, I never had a gf there who smoked them with me, except for a short while, so we couldn't do the romantic cut-and-share thing. Third, I've always believed it was Toscanos, knew there were interviews, etc., but recently I was presented with info and interviews showing Parodi, that's all I'm saying.
@@BlissCigarCo Yes, then you know the toscano culture of italy. The people there like a strong short smoke with their coffee or wine in the afternoon, but they usually smoke them like strong cigarettes, hence the breaking in two.
But yes, the most interesting parts of the toscano cigars are in the middle of them. That's where the flavour is.
I'd be interested in seeing the source for parodi then. I am very sure it's toscano cigars, but if you have different information, I'd like to look at it :)
@@obiwanfisher537 Well I'm usually too drunk to look up sources, but we both have the same access to google and AI, right? :) I've never found a whole Toscano a particularly short smoke, by the way. Just a great one. VERY incidentally, I just asked AI about it, curious to see what it would say: In Clint Eastwood's iconic spaghetti westerns, the cigars he smoked have been identified as Parodi Ammezzati, an Italian-style cheroot made in the U.S. from Kentucky tobacco.
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These cigars are dry-cured and open at both ends, contributing to the rugged image of Eastwood's "Man with No Name" character.
While some sources suggest that Eastwood smoked Toscano cigars, traditional Italian cheroots, during filming,
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the prevailing evidence points to the use of Parodi cigars. This choice was likely due to their availability and similarity in style to the Toscano cigars.
It's worth noting that Eastwood, a non-smoker, found the cigars unpalatable and only smoked them as part of his character portrayal. The distinctive short, stubby appearance of the cigars in the films was achieved by cutting longer cigars to the desired length, enhancing the character's gritty aesthetic.
In summary, while both Parodi and Toscano cigars share similarities, the cigars used by Clint Eastwood in his spaghetti westerns were most likely Parodi Ammezzati, aligning with the character's tough, enigmatic persona.
Fun fact: Clint hated smoking and fought it all thru shooting. He gave the direct one take to get the shot.
You can still buy the cigars, the company is called Toscano. They’re pretty stout as cigar go. They’re fire cured as opposed to fermented which means they don’t need humidification. Perfect for long movie shoots in Spain
I LOOOVE Toscanos but I've read they used American Parodi "Italian-style" cigars.
@@BlissCigarCo at the PCA booth they say they make them for the director.
@@Menuki Toscano says that? I think it might be an urban myth. Or maybe the Parodi is an urban myth.
I wonder how difficult it would be to roll some green in there too. I'm not one for straight tobacco but rolling looks like such a beautiful passion. I find crafts and such yhat you can eat, drink, smoke, to be my favorite.
Well it would be super easy to put some in there. ruclips.net/video/8t6OT2Esl4A/видео.htmlsi=tuDd2bcnOJF0wIoM
I have a slight idea why RUclips decided I should watch this… but I’m glad I found it without needing to search… I’m gonna add many views trying to figure this out for myself.
Also hell… I want one now.
Hello Bliss, i love your videos, your inspire me to try to roll my own cigar and Western cheroot, they look so cool. Can you give me advice on what leaves i should buy, what variety ?
Ty in advance
Hey -- the wrapper I used in this is a very high quality Mexican San Andres that you can not buy at retail. But if you'd like to try rolling cigars I suggest Piloto seco, Esteli viso, and Olor ligero with Dominican binder and Cameroon wrapper from leafonly.com. You might get a good cheroot out of that Cameroon wrapper--it's very spicy. But I haven't tried that yet.
What's the stuff you are using to bind the cigar?
My good sir what was that substance you applied for the stick at the end?
Vegetable gum
So that's what Primus was talking about.... lolol
So the adhesive you used what is that? I live in a state where MJ legal and would love another option for adhering my blunts other than licking and paper joints without using that headache inducing glue they have on them.
Ya licking is not cool. It's vegetable gum.
Do you have to let it cure after you roll it? or is it ready to smoke right after it's rolled?
It's ready
That looks beautiful. Hats off. I know there are infinitely more sophisticated cigars, but there's something so perfect in the simplicity and directness of a cheroot. One leaf, magic hands, et voila... a thing of beauty. And an hour of pleasure.
What kind of leaf would be good to get mild, sweet, aromatic type of cheroot? Something beginner friendly. The only reference I have is Backwoods sweet & aromatic. I assume they add artificial flavors and aromas.
Yes, Woods are loaded with artificial chemicals. Unfortunately a leaf of the quality of this one is hard to get, but right now you can! It's the Mexican San Andres wrapper from Ultimo Cigars in Oklahoma. Makes an insane cheroot.
Thats exactly how i roll backwoods. Whats the stuff in the jar that makes it stick?
Vegetable gum
do it with a certain hemp plant ive been wanting to know how to do it with loose leaf
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It doesn't matter the trade, watching a professional preform a task they've done time and time again is a work of art in itself.
I really appreciate that comment, thank you. I'm glad you feel that way.
Best recommendation for when you're producing a spaghetti western 👌🏽😎💯
Are you?
What kind of leaf do you use here is it a binder or a wrapper?
This is a Mexican San Andres wrapper. Super spicy and flavorful.
Nothing beats a good meal warm fire and a smoke.
Nice
Thank you
Love this vid! Which tobacco leaves do you like best for cheroot´s and how do you cure them?
Thanks. I like Mexican San Andres a lot because it's spicy. I don't personally cure or ferment leaf, but curing is done by hanging in barns for 45 days or so. Fermenting takes another 6 months.
2:00 what's that stuff in the jar? Is it a tobacco oil?
Bermacoll 320 - cigar glue
Vegetable gum
SO cool! I just starting rolling my own cigars. I'm a pipe smoker just experimenting. I literally just rolled these same cigars just using some scraps. Per your video I guess I did it right!!!😂😂 Is there anyway you can do a video to roll a barber poll? Thanks for your videos, I love'em!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great job on nailing it! I believe there are a few barber pole rolls on my channel somewhere, but they may all be in the Members section. Here's on from my TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@cigar_roller/video/6967732482682653958?lang=en
1:09 this right here is where you would substitute broccoli... if you wanted to use broccoli instead.
Incredible... a fine art
thank you!
I haven't smoked since 1999 but that looks very good !
It was great
Master Craftmanship. Much respect.
Thank you.
Amazing. I could watch those hands do that all day...
Thank you. It's nice to hear that.
I so want to smoke that , great stuff mate thanks for the tip 👍
De nada
Sheeeeshh!!! This guy is def invited to the cookout! 🎉
Reminds me of re-rolling Backwoods tobacco pack. Early moisture is important there too
Right.
I watched The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly on an airplane yesterday. The scene where Blondie offers a cig to the dying man is heartfelt.
What substance do you use to "glue" the leaf together in the end?
Vegetable gum
What’s that sticky stuff he uses to seal the roll near the end ? I can really use that for my own rolling
Vegetable gum
Fantastically wonderful and well done
Thank you