The History of Cigars

Near the end of the 15th century, Christopher Columbus had landed in the new world. Exploring the Americas, including what is known today as Cuba, his men encountered the natives smoking twists of leaves. These leaves, which were wrapped in corn husks, would soon evolve into the world's first cigars.

By the mid 1800's, tobacco had replaced coffee as Cuba's main export due to the increasing popularity in Spain and the rest of Europe. Cigars came to be seen as a symbol of wealth and status among these Europeans, and this idea also carried throughout the world.

By 1875, France owned most of the cigar trade, selling over a billion cigars a year. By 1890, the United States also had a large part in the cigar trade. Its factories in Tampa, Fla became known for producing excellent cigars rolled with the Havana leaf.

Today, cigars are manufactured all over the world, and are exerienced by people from every country and all walks of life. Are you experienced?