CRT Cigar Manufacturing & Production Processes

Question 1

What are the three main structural components of a premium handmade cigar?

Accepted Answer

Wrapper, binder, and filler

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Leaf, stem, and vein

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Cap, foot, and band

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Ligero, seco, and volado

Question 2

What is the primary function of the wrapper leaf in a premium cigar?

Accepted Answer

To contribute to appearance, aroma, and flavor while holding the cigar together

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To provide the main combustion zone at the foot

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To create the bulk of nicotine delivery

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To prevent moisture loss during humidor storage only

Question 3

What is the role of the binder leaf in cigar construction?

Accepted Answer

It holds the filler leaves together in a bunch before the wrapper is applied

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It provides the primary flavor profile of the cigar

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It wraps the outside of the cigar for presentation

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It creates the triple cap at the head of the cigar

Question 4

What is a 'bunch' in the context of cigar manufacturing?

Accepted Answer

The combination of filler leaves wrapped in the binder

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A group of cigars from the same production run

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A bundle of aging tobacco leaves stacked for fermentation

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The term for a factory's daily cigar output quota

Question 5

What is the purpose of pressing a cigar bunch in a wooden mold?

Accepted Answer

To shape the bunch into a uniform form before the wrapper is applied

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To add moisture to the tobacco leaves during production

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To infuse wood flavors into the tobacco

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To accelerate aging through compression heat

Question 6

What does 'vitola' refer to in cigar terminology?

Accepted Answer

The size and shape format of a cigar defined by length, ring gauge, and form

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A specific tobacco growing region in Cuba

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A type of fermentation process for binder leaves

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The tool used to cut the cap of a cigar before smoking

Question 7

What is the 'foot' of a cigar?

Accepted Answer

The open end that is lit to begin smoking

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The capped end placed in the mouth during smoking

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The band that identifies the brand and blend

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The area just below the cap where the cigar is cut