After watching this documentary and seeing the sheer amount of time and work that goes into producing top shelf cigars, I can now appreciate why they cost as much as they do.
What's really crazy is that seeing these processes, in order to maintain the quality and precision, I can't imagine how they could make it less labor intensive. It's just a complicated and very delicate process that relies on a lot of intangible factors and intuition.
There are other cigar manufacturers that use very similar quality control measures without the costly price. When you buy Davidoff you're SIMPly buying a name.
You should see how passionate he speak when they are inside and the guys roll the cigars, he explains everything from beginning to the end, the video is somewhere here, check it out if you haven't yet 😉
This was so interesting. A great insight and he was so knowledgeable. Look after your workers and they will look after is never so true in this case. You could notice this between management and shop floor. So who gets the light colour cigars? :)
I love that he knows every little detail about his business. I will think of this journey the tobacco goes through every time I hold a Cigar from now on!
@@Snakefinger1000 Anything consumed in excess can kill you, even things you need to survive like salt and water. The key is moderation. I home brew beers yet I don't drink beer everyday.
Fantastic documentary, Bespoke Unit! Really enjoyed the in-depth look at the entire cigar-making process, from seed to smoke. The close-up shots of the rolling technique were especially interesting. Makes you appreciate the craftsmanship behind a great Davidoff.
I’ve watched this video before but I always visit it to refresh my memory,It’s a relief to watch a documentary that doesn’t have an agenda and just focuses on the subject.
This guy is a lot smarter than I would have expected. You can tell that he knows more than he is telling and his English is actually quite good. This brand will stay elite in his hands. Also, I like how this may be the best cigar documentary, and it is filmed on a phone and uploaded on youtube. Let, that be an inspiration to any kind of creator. You don't need the best supplies, you need passion and production. Get out and do what your passionate about with what you have!
A work of genius. The effort put into this documentary will be a lasting legacy to the cigar industry. Klass' passion for his product and Anthony's desire to get the best out of him grace every minute of this production. I am extremely thankful that this video crossed my path and will be an outspoken proponent it becomes a right of passage for any cigar enthusiast. Thank you Bespoke Unit. Thank you Davidoff. List this flick up for an Academy Award.
As none smokers we knew very little about tobacco products or cigarette/cigar making, so we viewed this documentary with innocent interest. We were immediately struck by the complexity of the whole cigar making process, the time involved in preparing the leaf, to arriving at the final end product, and just how labour intensive each stage of manufacture is. We had no idea it was so precise, staged and regulated. The quality assurances and personal attention to detail given in each element of making a cigar is captured so well by this documentary and goes a long way to explaining why cigars can be so expensive to buy. One is buying a labour of love from an investment made over many years of production. We were also struck by the enthusiasm shown both by the growers and by Bespoke Unit in capturing the diversity of the manufacturing chronology so well and editing it in a way that holds the attention of the viewer. For 90 minute documentary to hold the attention of the viewer right until the very end says a lot about how the subject matter is portrayed and how it has been so carefully edited from what must have been mountainous volumes of raw footage shot to produce this visual progression of the cigar manufacture. We also liked to clip edit opportunity to view edited sectionalised segments of the video to refresh a memory of a particular process, should the need arise. Will this documentary tempt two none smokers to become cigar smokers? Probably not, but what it has done is advance our understanding of what is far from a straightforward process, from, as Bespoke Unit identify in their title...." from seed to smoke" Well done Bespoke Unit a thoroughly enjoyable and well crafted documentary. More documentaries like this please!
It really is astounding that they have a man there that intimately knows each and every facet of the business from the sowing of the seeds to the structure of the cellophane that swaddles the cigar… This is a great documentary.
Well done! I've watched other factory film tours on UA-cam but this was so much more detailed and informative. What an insight for anyone who appreciates the passion for cigars, or the people that live with them. Thank you for the adventure and look forward to any others.
I can`t think of another product in our world that is more 'hands-on processed' than a quality cigar. Thank you for sharing this fascinating expose of Davidoff Cigars. A must-see for any cigar appreciator.
I love Davidoff cigars. They taste great and they smell great. Today, I tried a cigar from a discount sampler pack I purchased online. It was harsh and my wife complained that it didn't smell like my regular cigars. Now I know why. I'll probably buy only Davidoff from now on after watching Klaas explain how rigorous the process is. This was like watching a National Geographic documentary. Well done.
Awesome. Born and raised in Tampa, Florida (7th and Morgan), Cigars and tobacco are a normal part of life. Coffee too. So, to share with folks all that goes into the making of a cigar, and how enjoying cigars benefits so many people, what's not to love? When you're paying $10 dollars for a cigar, you're getting a deal. And because we only smoke them from time to time, it isn't that expensive either. And so enjoyable. One of my favorites is in the morning, with good coffee, I'll start a cigar, drink my coffee, and do my morning reading. Then later that night, I'll finish this cigar, after dinner, usually while doing more reading. That's good living. And in Tampa, its quite normal. :-)
This documentary is awesome! I can’t believe it was on UA-cam! This explain a lot about why Davidoff cigars are SO good, and pricey. I’d be interest to see a doc on a manufacturer like San Cristobal or Oliva which aren’t cheap, but are a completely different price compared to Davidoff to see how well they care for everything. I know each manufacturer prides itself on how well they take care of the tobacco and both of those brands are good, but it’d be interesting to see the differences.
Paul, you really hit it big this time. This is a fascinating video, showing how a top producer makes it happen, from the seed to the finished product. Thank you for your hard work in producing it, and to Davidoff for all their cooperation
Dear Eric, Thank you very much for the kind words. This was very much a team effort, with the major burden on Charles-Philippe in the editing room. All of us are so happy with the finished product, and been over the moon with the feedback thus far! All the best, - Paul
What a beautiful and amazing documentary this was! This needs to be in a digital Cigar archive of some sorts. Respect to the owner, employees, and patrons that enjoy these cigars.
As a cigar smoker I can say that this is the best cigar documentary on the whole web. Nicely done and very informative. Also Davidoff is my absolute favorite brand ;) You deserve more recognition for this beautiful work. Much love from Iraq.
Outstanding video. I learned more in one and a half hour, watching this documentary, than over the span of my cigar smoking years. Thank you for sharing this knowledge!
This was an excellent production. I'm just getting into cigars and this is making me appreciate the product I get and all the work that goes into it. Great job!
This guy is T H O R O U G H ! ! I have OCD, and love to know every little detail about the things I love and soared nothing. What an amazing watch!! I'll never look at a cigar the same again.
What a journey...never knew so much of love involved in producing good quality cigar... definitely will appreciate every cigar I hold in my hand after watching this
I grew up in the Connecticut River Valley in Massachusetts, and worked on tobacco farms in my teenage years in Amherst & Hadley. I planted it, suckered it, cut it hung it, took it down, and prepped it for the buyers who would come in October. And... my friends mom ran the CCC shade crops as well throughout MA & CT. I also worked 8 years as a commercial rose grower, so it am fully tuned with him talking stigmas & anthers/stamens. We had so many jars of seeds for every year. Incredible experience that I can now fully value as I enjoy Cigars today. This guy is next level!! Next time I go to DR, I'm going there for sure!!
An amazing journey. A rare treat for serious cigar lovers. Behind the scenes looks and deep insights into all aspects of Davidoff cigar production. Beautifully shot, cleanly edited, and easy to follow. Thanks Davidoff and Bespoke Unit Productions.
I feel so much gratefulness for these workers, not making much money but you can see how grateful and hard-working they are. These rollers are top notch, such a hard craft to master
@@Alextudorache38 I worked at a tobacco store in the 90's. If we had any broken or damaged cigars, the manager would inspect them and give them to the employees to smoke. I got to believe that the employees regardless of position have all the cigars they want as there are always rejects.
@@patrickbdunlap it also helps with quality and training if your staff use and enjoy your product too i worked in a vaping store yes WORLDS DIFFERENT but i was given access to the entire stores lineup of devices and flavours to use at my disposal i could get liquids at or below wholesale value to us i could take display moddels out of the cabinets and use them it all helped the staff to build expertese that you just cant get from doing training workshops if a customer has a question i know the answer cause ive used the product i know the features i know the flavours also being a user i know what the customer wants when they asked me a question like oh i want something with a little softer hit i knew what that meant what product they tried and what aspect of that product they identified as not enjoying and can use my knowledge of the products to find something that meets there needs same for this i must imagine but on the manufacturing side its must be hard to explain why one green leaf is not as good as the next but if you can show them hey this leaf here is in this cigar if you try it youll see how this charecteristic is present ect see how doing this affected this and it builds there knwoledge plus its nice to look after your staff if there happy they work harder because they care because you care and besides a cigar that doesent meat the sale standards isnt a bad cigar it just might be that little bit below the standard and rather than waste it let the employees enjoy it
I do the same thing! Probably watch this doc twice a year, along with the other shorter videos on Davidoff's process. I seem to get something new out of them each time. Rafael
As someone who's just getting into cigars, this is the exact video I was looking for. I'm less than 10 minutes in, and I'm already blown away, excellent job!
@@AngeloGiles We made some mistakes and learned from them. If we ever make another documentary, we hope to build on it! Not sure if we can do 4k but we'll give it a go!
@@Bespokeunit Sounds good, and thank you for actually responding as many creators will shy away from that the bigger you get, which I understand, but it's nice to see that you're engaging with the audience.
Absolutely amazing documentary! I actually blend my own cigarettes from whole leaf tobacco and thought i knew a little about tobacco in general. Turns out i don’t know much at all! To see the level of attention and craft that goes into not only the growing and curing of the leaf but the actual production of the cigar really blew me away. This is every bit as complex and detail oriented as wine and has given me a new appreciation for cigars. I’ve shared it with every cigar smoker i know because i know that everyone who has even a casual interest in cigars will love it. Bravo gents!
Thanks very much for your kind words and support! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed it and that you're sharing it around. Indeed, cigars is far more complex than one might expect. Wine is a great comparison as they both share a lot in common. Best, CP
The Escurio and Winston Churchill series are awesome. Some of their stores have a limited edition you can only physically buy there, I recommend those too.
Absolute best film on the cigar making process. The Kelners are truly tobacco guru's. It's very impressive how much they know. Klaas lays it out so well. Bravo!
Thanks Kirby, means a lot from a professional UA-cam channel like yours. Hope we can do something together on the video front in the near future. Cheers - Paul
For the cost of the one prematurely broken leaf - they just sold numerous cigars. I want nothing more at this moment, having just finished this excellent doc, than to have a Davidoff cigar!
Amazing video. Loved every step of the process and every little detail explained. After watching this video, I will forever be amazed that the prices are more than fare vs that is an expensive stick; given all the time, expertise, dedication and passion for the craft, that goes into each and every stick...AMAZING VALUE!!! Thank you to all who make my experience GREAT, every time I light up! So thankful for what each and every one of you do daily (for years), so that I can sit down with friends for a few hours of enjoyment, with your excellent product! Keep up the passionate efforts!
Dear Ben, Thank you very much for your kind words. We had such an amazing time filming this documentary and hope we gave a small window into this true craft industry. Cheers Paul
excellent documentary and very insightful I am not a smoker but I enjoy the aroma of a good cigar a well as a pipe, I hope that anti-smokers would watch this and realize this is an all-natural product and not like a cigarette which is full of chemicals. I may buy a few Davidoffs just to enjoy the aroma of the cigars.
Fantastic to see such in dept reporting on the cigar making process. Really brings a sense of appreciation to the amount of work that goes into it. For the life of me I don’t know how they achieve consistency with such variables!
A wonderful look into one of the most under rated arts left in the world, cigar making. The quality and standards of this product is simply amazing! Any one who enjoys a great cigar will enjoy this documentary!
I really enjoyed watching this video as I was smoking a Davidoff Yamasa this morning at 5am with a nice iced coffee. As I watch the cigar rollers cutting the cigars, I noticed the cigar being cut way to much. I just wish instead of wasting all that cut, for Davidoff to make cigars a little bigger (longer), not only to save the cigar from wasting too much cutting, but to enjoy a longer cigar as well.
An early bird enjoying his worm... Or in this case a cigar! I think there's are reasons for that. Firstly, the vitolas are set to standardise the sizes so they can all fit in the same box etc. Secondly, I believe that they are cut because the part that is discarded isn't completely full of filler. If it was kept, it may be soft, burn badly, and be missing some of the blend's flavours.
There's no replacement for commitment to quality and pride of workmanship. These qualities are becoming rare in many industries, but cifar making seems to be the exception.
What a wonderful documentary of the skill needed for the PLEASURE of the one that enjoys a GREAT cigar. Very englighting, Thank you to all the presenters.
I watched this a year ago and it is still very enjoyable and satisfying. Klass knows everything about the genetics, rain patterns, seed, to leaves, wrapping, smoking, its amazing. Klass should teach a class on genetic and business. I could listen to this man talk about business all day.
1:21:00 You have to treat these makers out some night for their efforts. Respect to these makers for their passion, pride and work that goes Into your Indulgences.
Awesome video guys! Definitely one of the better tobacco company videos. If we're lucky we'll see a few more, like Fuente, Black Label Trading Company, Padilla and so on.
There is just so many steps, and so many people involved. Its much more complicated yet muvh more understood than i ever imagined. Amazing doc. Thanks so much for this vid
Klaas Kelner really impressed me with his vast knowledge of cigar production and his ability to explain it. What a resource he must be! Thank you for this production. Now, I need to start trying some Davidoff cigars!
Klaas is indeed a wealth of knowledge! His first-hand (and truly quite unique) experience makes it very enjoyable listening to him go through the involved Davidoff process. I have no doubt that you'll enjoy a Davidoff much more thoroughly after having seen how they are crafted from top to bottom.
This guy is brilliant. He really knows everything about cigar production. Thank you for making this documentary I seriously gained so much more appreciation of why cigars are priced the way they are.
I enjoy this documentary so, so much. I also like seeing Klaus walking around with like $150 worth of cigars in his front pocket! My question is: how many Davidoff cigars did you guys smoke? At $25-$30 each here in Maryland, it had to have been a small fortune!
How impressive. What a study in professionalism. One of the few remaining industries (and companies) where the business and the passion intermingle beautifully and leave no room for doubt. Such a pleasure to watch!
Excellent documentaire, Bravo pour ce travail... J'avais envie de découvrir tout ce terroir, cette culture du tabac en république dominicaine et là cette vidéo m'a donné le goût d'y aller rapidement. L'année prochaine pour moi ce sera le festival PROCIGAR...Merci encore de m'avoir fait voyager et d'avoir partagé ce plaisir et cette passion du cigare.
Je suis ravi que ça vous a plu et merci infiniment pour votre commentaire ! Notre objectif était effectivement de donner l'occasion de pouvoir voyager et de découvrir la culture de ce terroir. Nous avons d'autres vidéos qui vont bientôt sortir qui rentrent plus en détail sur chaque sujet. En attendant, je vous propose de regarder l'entretien avec Henke Kelner sur notre chaîne car il parle un peu des origines de ProCigar ! La vidéo est longue mais je la trouvais intéressant de mieux connaître ce grand homme du tabac Dominicain.
Wow..this was an amazing documentary into what goes into a Davidoff from beginning to ending up in your hand!! I have a new found respect for the process and learned quite a bit! Thank you Bespoke Unit..what an outstanding job. I loved every minute of this! I love cigars, still a novice..maybe I'll be able to afford these one day! Again...bravo!! 6:34
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As I watch I'm enjoying a Casa Fernandez Miami Reserve Maduro. Excellent cigar. Anybody else smoking and if so what are you smoking?
Enjoy!
A 2014 Bolivar Royal Corona.
Smoking that good ole cack N Balls
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This has got to be one of the best documentaries on cigars out there, and it's free on UA-cam. Bravo good sir, bravo 👏
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Klaas is such a gentleman and very very smart
True
You are right!
After watching this documentary and seeing the sheer amount of time and work that goes into producing top shelf cigars, I can now appreciate why they cost as much as they do.
Thanks! Delighted that you enjoyed the video!
@Orn Gorn Hear hear!
On one hand yes, however if you live in the U.K. like me, cigars are mainly expensive because of the ridiculous tax and import duty charges
What's really crazy is that seeing these processes, in order to maintain the quality and precision, I can't imagine how they could make it less labor intensive. It's just a complicated and very delicate process that relies on a lot of intangible factors and intuition.
There are other cigar manufacturers that use very similar quality control measures without the costly price. When you buy Davidoff you're SIMPly buying a name.
I love the fact this guy knows almost every aspect of his craft..
Totally agree! Nothing better than listening to someone speak about their industry with such passion from start to finish.
You should see how passionate he speak when they are inside and the guys roll the cigars, he explains everything from beginning to the end, the video is somewhere here, check it out if you haven't yet 😉
He probably lives in the factory
This was so interesting. A great insight and he was so knowledgeable. Look after your workers and they will look after is never so true in this case. You could notice this between management and shop floor. So who gets the light colour cigars? :)
Yes, it pays to give e attention to what you care about.
This is a journey that I will remember every time I hold a cigar in my hands. Thank you
Delighted that you enjoyed the experience!
we are definitely spoiled
I could listen to this guy talk about his cigars for ages... he knows his craft inside and out
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I love that he knows every little detail about his business. I will think of this journey the tobacco goes through every time I hold a Cigar from now on!
Hope this brings to light to the public the artistry and science that goes into making one of these magnificent cigars.
Thanks for the kind words! Hopefully it does!
It's just a shame that they kill us.
@@Snakefinger1000 Anything consumed in excess can kill you, even things you need to survive like salt and water. The key is moderation. I home brew beers yet I don't drink beer everyday.
I have watched this so many times. Its by far the most informative cigar content on the Internet.
You're not alone! We produced this and I myself have watched it probably 10 times by now.
Rafael
I am not even a smoker and I enjoyed the whole video.
I love watching people who are passionate about what they do!
Fantastic documentary, Bespoke Unit! Really enjoyed the in-depth look at the entire cigar-making process, from seed to smoke. The close-up shots of the rolling technique were especially interesting. Makes you appreciate the craftsmanship behind a great Davidoff.
Much appreciated!
This made me respect & appreciate cigars 100x more ! Going to be trying many more Davidoff’s as-well. Que viva la 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴
I’ve watched this video before but I always visit it to refresh my memory,It’s a relief to watch a documentary that doesn’t have an agenda and just focuses on the subject.
Awesome tutorial on the Davidoff cigars! Very informative, exciting and inspiring, had to go enjoy a cigar after watching!!
This guy is a lot smarter than I would have expected. You can tell that he knows more than he is telling and his English is actually quite good. This brand will stay elite in his hands. Also, I like how this may be the best cigar documentary, and it is filmed on a phone and uploaded on youtube. Let, that be an inspiration to any kind of creator. You don't need the best supplies, you need passion and production. Get out and do what your passionate about with what you have!
Well said
@RocketJuan lmbo, true
I needed to read this, I feel like giving up sometimes when I don't get the results but I keep trying! Thamkyou for the free motivation! 🙌
I just started smoking cigars and this was so informative.... well done thank you
A work of genius. The effort put into this documentary will be a lasting legacy to the cigar industry. Klass' passion for his product and Anthony's desire to get the best out of him grace every minute of this production. I am extremely thankful that this video crossed my path and will be an outspoken proponent it becomes a right of passage for any cigar enthusiast.
Thank you Bespoke Unit. Thank you Davidoff. List this flick up for an Academy Award.
Thank you for this successful documentary. Klaas managed to deliver the message of Davidoff.
As none smokers we knew very little about tobacco products or cigarette/cigar making, so we viewed this documentary with innocent interest. We were immediately struck by the complexity of the whole cigar making process, the time involved in preparing the leaf, to arriving at the final end product, and just how labour intensive each stage of manufacture is.
We had no idea it was so precise, staged and regulated. The quality assurances and personal attention to detail given in each element of making a cigar is captured so well by this documentary and goes a long way to explaining why cigars can be so expensive to buy. One is buying a labour of love from an investment made over many years of production.
We were also struck by the enthusiasm shown both by the growers and by Bespoke Unit in capturing the diversity of the manufacturing chronology so well and editing it in a way that holds the attention of the viewer. For 90 minute documentary to hold the attention of the viewer right until the very end says a lot about how the subject matter is portrayed and how it has been so carefully edited from what must have been mountainous volumes of raw footage shot to produce this visual progression of the cigar manufacture. We also liked to clip edit opportunity to view edited sectionalised segments of the video to refresh a memory of a particular process, should the need arise.
Will this documentary tempt two none smokers to become cigar smokers? Probably not, but what it has done is advance our understanding of what is far from a straightforward process, from, as Bespoke Unit identify in their title...." from seed to smoke"
Well done Bespoke Unit a thoroughly enjoyable and well crafted documentary. More documentaries like this please!
Thanks for the detailed feedback, dad, it's much appreciated!
Cant stop watching this video. Enjoying the 2023 Limited Edition Lancero as I watch. Cant get enough!
Thank for your support! Glad you've enjoyed our doc.
Rafael
Perhaps the best, most detailed video on the entire cigar production process. This was excellent. Thanks so much for producing this.
Thanks for watching!
This is surely one of the greatest videos on UA-cam - thank you
Such great content. Just found the vid today after smoking cigars for about 20 years now. Thank you for the time to create it 👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed!
It really is astounding that they have a man there that intimately knows each and every facet of the business from the sowing of the seeds to the structure of the cellophane that swaddles the cigar… This is a great documentary.
This is incredible, the amount of work, knowledge, and love of the craft that goes into each cigar.
This video is absolutely incredible. Amazing work.
Well done! I've watched other factory film tours on UA-cam but this was so much more detailed and informative. What an insight for anyone who appreciates the passion for cigars, or the people that live with them.
Thank you for the adventure and look forward to any others.
Many thanks for the kind words, we had a blast making it!
This is the best cigar video I have ever seen - just incredible!!!!
Thank you!
I can`t think of another product in our world that is more 'hands-on processed' than a quality cigar. Thank you for sharing this fascinating expose of Davidoff Cigars. A must-see for any cigar appreciator.
Delighted that you enjoyed it!
Very intelligent, and knowledgeable young man indeed.
Very good documentary as well.
Excellent documentary! 👍🏽
Thank you kindly!
I love Davidoff cigars. They taste great and they smell great. Today, I tried a cigar from a discount sampler pack I purchased online. It was harsh and my wife complained that it didn't smell like my regular cigars. Now I know why. I'll probably buy only Davidoff from now on after watching Klaas explain how rigorous the process is. This was like watching a National Geographic documentary. Well done.
Amazing the quality content one can find on UA-cam these days. Fantastic documentary and insight into what goes into making the finest of cigars.
Brilliant documentary. The best cigar documentary I’ve ever watched
Fascinating
Awesome. Born and raised in Tampa, Florida (7th and Morgan), Cigars and tobacco are a normal part of life. Coffee too. So, to share with folks all that goes into the making of a cigar, and how enjoying cigars benefits so many people, what's not to love? When you're paying $10 dollars for a cigar, you're getting a deal. And because we only smoke them from time to time, it isn't that expensive either.
And so enjoyable. One of my favorites is in the morning, with good coffee, I'll start a cigar, drink my coffee, and do my morning reading. Then later that night, I'll finish this cigar, after dinner, usually while doing more reading. That's good living. And in Tampa, its quite normal. :-)
Great to hear that you enjoyed it! Hope you watched it with a cigar!
This documentary is awesome! I can’t believe it was on UA-cam!
This explain a lot about why Davidoff cigars are SO good, and pricey. I’d be interest to see a doc on a manufacturer like San Cristobal or Oliva which aren’t cheap, but are a completely different price compared to Davidoff to see how well they care for everything. I know each manufacturer prides itself on how well they take care of the tobacco and both of those brands are good, but it’d be interesting to see the differences.
Paul, you really hit it big this time. This is a fascinating video, showing how a top producer makes it happen, from the seed to the finished product. Thank you for your hard work in producing it, and to Davidoff for all their cooperation
Dear Eric,
Thank you very much for the kind words.
This was very much a team effort, with the major burden on Charles-Philippe in the editing room.
All of us are so happy with the finished product, and been over the moon with the feedback thus far!
All the best,
- Paul
EXCELLENT CLIP!!!
Been to Dominican Republic !!!
Smoked quite alot of cigars over there...
And DAVIDOFF are still the ones I prefer!!!
Great to hear and thanks for the kind words!
What a guy this Claus is; so well spoken and passionate about their cigars. love it.
What a beautiful and amazing documentary this was! This needs to be in a digital Cigar archive of some sorts. Respect to the owner, employees, and patrons that enjoy these cigars.
Thanks for your kind words!
As a cigar smoker I can say that this is the best cigar documentary on the whole web. Nicely done and very informative. Also Davidoff is my absolute favorite brand ;)
You deserve more recognition for this beautiful work.
Much love from Iraq.
Thank you very much for the kind words!
As I watch I'm enjoying a Casa Fernandez Miami Reserve Maduro. Excellent cigar. Anybody else smoking and if so what are you smoking?
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I regularly smoke Davidoff, King Edward's Imperial & Swisher and most of the time I smoke Captain Black little cigars.
My son gave me a few Davidoff Special "R" for Christmas last year. One of the best gifts I have ever received!
Fantastic! That's a great gift
Outstanding video. I learned more in one and a half hour, watching this documentary, than over the span of my cigar smoking years.
Thank you for sharing this knowledge!
Thanks, Hifi Spec! Delighted that you enjoyed it!
Great Video! Totally everything about Zigarres. The one and only dokument about it. Thank You!
This was an excellent production. I'm just getting into cigars and this is making me appreciate the product I get and all the work that goes into it. Great job!
This guy is T H O R O U G H ! !
I have OCD, and love to know every little detail about the things I love and soared nothing.
What an amazing watch!!
I'll never look at a cigar the same again.
What a journey...never knew so much of love involved in producing good quality cigar... definitely will appreciate every cigar I hold in my hand after watching this
Delighted that you enjoyed it and you learned something from our film
I grew up in the Connecticut River Valley in Massachusetts, and worked on tobacco farms in my teenage years in Amherst & Hadley. I planted it, suckered it, cut it hung it, took it down, and prepped it for the buyers who would come in October. And... my friends mom ran the CCC shade crops as well throughout MA & CT. I also worked 8 years as a commercial rose grower, so it am fully tuned with him talking stigmas & anthers/stamens. We had so many jars of seeds for every year. Incredible experience that I can now fully value as I enjoy Cigars today. This guy is next level!! Next time I go to DR, I'm going there for sure!!
An amazing journey. A rare treat for serious cigar lovers. Behind the scenes looks and deep insights into all aspects of Davidoff cigar production. Beautifully shot, cleanly edited, and easy to follow. Thanks Davidoff and Bespoke Unit Productions.
Thank you for the kind words!
I feel so much gratefulness for these workers, not making much money but you can see how grateful and hard-working they are. These rollers are top notch, such a hard craft to master
After many years of practice, these are indeed the best in the business.
Rafael
Wow! Great job on this video. I've been on this same tour and spent time with Davidoff and you guys did a marvelous job capturing the entire process.
Thanks, the support is much appreciated! I'm sure that you'll agree that it's one hell of a ride!
What amazed me most is that HUGH fields of plants and huge drying barns of leaves and they can still keep the tobacco fairly consistent!! MIND BLOWN!!
I've smoked every cigar out there but kept going back to Davidoff for quality. Nothing beats them.
We agree!
H mmp- you try Plasencia 1865 Alma Fuego Hexagon ?
Klaas is a true master craftsman. I can't wait to enjoy my first Davidoff
I love how Klaas had like $200 worth of cigars chilling in his pocket lol
Haha! true!
@Steven Hickman I think he knows a guy that knows a guy....
I love how he didn't have them anymore after a while, probably giving one for each worker...
@@Alextudorache38 I worked at a tobacco store in the 90's. If we had any broken or damaged cigars, the manager would inspect them and give them to the employees to smoke. I got to believe that the employees regardless of position have all the cigars they want as there are always rejects.
@@patrickbdunlap it also helps with quality and training if your staff use and enjoy your product too
i worked in a vaping store yes WORLDS DIFFERENT
but i was given access to the entire stores lineup of devices and flavours to use at my disposal i could get liquids at or below wholesale value to us i could take display moddels out of the cabinets and use them it all helped the staff to build expertese that you just cant get from doing training workshops if a customer has a question i know the answer cause ive used the product i know the features i know the flavours
also being a user i know what the customer wants when they asked me a question like oh i want something with a little softer hit i knew what that meant what product they tried and what aspect of that product they identified as not enjoying and can use my knowledge of the products to find something that meets there needs
same for this i must imagine but on the manufacturing side its must be hard to explain why one green leaf is not as good as the next but if you can show them hey this leaf here is in this cigar if you try it youll see how this charecteristic is present ect see how doing this affected this and it builds there knwoledge
plus its nice to look after your staff if there happy they work harder because they care because you care
and besides a cigar that doesent meat the sale standards isnt a bad cigar it just might be that little bit below the standard and rather than waste it let the employees enjoy it
Still the best seed to cigar video ever produced. I study this video at least annually to keep my knowledge sharp
I do the same thing! Probably watch this doc twice a year, along with the other shorter videos on Davidoff's process. I seem to get something new out of them each time.
Rafael
As someone who's just getting into cigars, this is the exact video I was looking for. I'm less than 10 minutes in, and I'm already blown away, excellent job!
Thanks, Angelo! Delighted that you're benefitting from it!
@@Bespokeunit Make the next one in 4K lol.
@@AngeloGiles We made some mistakes and learned from them. If we ever make another documentary, we hope to build on it! Not sure if we can do 4k but we'll give it a go!
@@Bespokeunit Sounds good, and thank you for actually responding as many creators will shy away from that the bigger you get, which I understand, but it's nice to see that you're engaging with the audience.
Hey, Angelo. It's your pal Benjamin. I've been smoking cigars for almost a year. This is a great documentary.
Speechless. Spectacular presentation!!!!
Absolutely amazing documentary! I actually blend my own cigarettes from whole leaf tobacco and thought i knew a little about tobacco in general. Turns out i don’t know much at all! To see the level of attention and craft that goes into not only the growing and curing of the leaf but the actual production of the cigar really blew me away. This is every bit as complex and detail oriented as wine and has given me a new appreciation for cigars. I’ve shared it with every cigar smoker i know because i know that everyone who has even a casual interest in cigars will love it. Bravo gents!
Thanks very much for your kind words and support! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed it and that you're sharing it around. Indeed, cigars is far more complex than one might expect. Wine is a great comparison as they both share a lot in common.
Best,
CP
I had no idea how much goes into it. This documentary deserves so many more views! Thank you.
Never had one of their cigars, but I’ll be buying one this weekend
The Escurio and Winston Churchill series are awesome. Some of their stores have a limited edition you can only physically buy there, I recommend those too.
What a great documentary! Now I know that my favorite cigar the Winston Churchill is worth every penny!
Fantastic to hear! Great choice!
I love how Klaas has three Davidoff cigars in his front pocket. this is a guy who loves what he makes
Indeed, he's very proud of his family's product!
@@Bespokeunit that's what I like to see.
The art and magic of cigar craft... Wow!
Absolute best film on the cigar making process. The Kelners are truly tobacco guru's. It's very impressive how much they know. Klaas lays it out so well. Bravo!
Awesome video!!
Thanks Kirby, means a lot from a professional UA-cam channel like yours.
Hope we can do something together on the video front in the near future.
Cheers - Paul
For the cost of the one prematurely broken leaf - they just sold numerous cigars. I want nothing more at this moment, having just finished this excellent doc, than to have a Davidoff cigar!
Amazing video. It's great to see they seem to have true appreciation for their employees
Delighted that you enjoyed it!
This video kept me hooked the whole time. It made me appreciate, more than ever, the journey a premium cigar makes.
Excellent stuff chaps! thoroughly enjoyed this. Now I need a Davidoff!!!
Delighted to hear that you enjoyed it! Did you have a favourite part?
Just hearing about the whole process is fascinating.. that and Paul’s colourful shirts lol
@@benchampion3768 he has quite the collection! 😂
@@benchampion3768 ⁷g
This guy seems like a master of his craft
Amazing video.
Loved every step of the process and every little detail explained.
After watching this video, I will forever be amazed that the prices are more than fare vs that is an expensive stick; given all the time, expertise, dedication and passion for the craft, that goes into each and every stick...AMAZING VALUE!!!
Thank you to all who make my experience GREAT, every time I light up!
So thankful for what each and every one of you do daily (for years), so that I can sit down with friends for a few hours of enjoyment, with your excellent product!
Keep up the passionate efforts!
Dear Rob,
Thank you for your kind words.
Any 100% agreed, being grateful to all those who work on the world of fine tobacco.
Cheers - Paul
Brilliant and most informative video on tobacco and cigar production
Dear Ben,
Thank you very much for your kind words.
We had such an amazing time filming this documentary and hope we gave a small window into this true craft industry.
Cheers Paul
excellent documentary and very insightful I am not a smoker but I enjoy the aroma of a good cigar a well as a pipe, I hope that anti-smokers would watch this and realize this is an all-natural product and not like a cigarette which is full of chemicals. I may buy a few Davidoffs just to enjoy the aroma of the cigars.
Dear Ben, thank you for the kind words and we couldn't agree more! Cheers Paul
Fantastic to see such in dept reporting on the cigar making process. Really brings a sense of appreciation to the amount of work that goes into it. For the life of me I don’t know how they achieve consistency with such variables!
Finally a good Montage 😎
We can now sit down and enjoy ur Documentaries with a cigar.
Good Job 👍🏼
Thanks
Thanks! We got there eventually!
A wonderful look into one of the most under rated arts left in the world, cigar making. The quality and standards of this product is simply amazing! Any one who enjoys a great cigar will enjoy this documentary!
I really enjoyed watching this video as I was smoking a Davidoff Yamasa this morning at 5am with a nice iced coffee. As I watch the cigar rollers cutting the cigars, I noticed the cigar being cut way to much. I just wish instead of wasting all that cut, for Davidoff to make cigars a little bigger (longer), not only to save the cigar from wasting too much cutting, but to enjoy a longer cigar as well.
An early bird enjoying his worm... Or in this case a cigar! I think there's are reasons for that. Firstly, the vitolas are set to standardise the sizes so they can all fit in the same box etc. Secondly, I believe that they are cut because the part that is discarded isn't completely full of filler. If it was kept, it may be soft, burn badly, and be missing some of the blend's flavours.
Good eye! I agree.
There's no replacement for commitment to quality and pride of workmanship. These qualities are becoming rare in many industries, but cifar making seems to be the exception.
Great video, Well made and informative. Thanks for taking the time to make this.
Glad you enjoyed it!
What a wonderful documentary of the skill needed for the PLEASURE of the one that enjoys a GREAT cigar. Very englighting, Thank you to all the presenters.
Great to hear that you enjoyed it
Amazing video guys!! What a tour. Now off to the Cigar shop for a Davidoff No.2
I know the feeling! I was itching for one all the way through editing it! 😂
Best,
CP
I watched this a year ago and it is still very enjoyable and satisfying. Klass knows everything about the genetics, rain patterns, seed, to leaves, wrapping, smoking, its amazing. Klass should teach a class on genetic and business. I could listen to this man talk about business all day.
Great to see that you've come back after all this time! Glad that you've enjoyed the documentary so much!
Just tried the Traveller Ltd. Edition 2019. Amazing smoke. Loved the video, and it's clear to see why Davidoff produce such an amazing end product.
Glad to hear that you enjoyed it!
What a wonderful display of patience and pride in a noble craft. I love learning about crafts that just use our hands and knowledge.
Glad that you enjoyed our video, Brad!
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You have to treat these makers out some night for their efforts. Respect to these makers for their passion, pride and work that goes Into your Indulgences.
Epic video. Just wow. One of the best documentaries on cigar manufacturing on the internet. Thank you for doing this.
Thank you for watching and commenting!
Wow I feel lucky watching this. Thank you
Glad that you enjoyed it!
excellent,informative and a must to watch. I have smoked cigars for 30 plus years and quite impressed with this documentary.
Thanks, Mike! Much appreciated!
Awesome video guys! Definitely one of the better tobacco company videos. If we're lucky we'll see a few more, like Fuente, Black Label Trading Company, Padilla and so on.
Thanks, Jenny! Much appreciated! We had a blast filming it
I'd like to see montecristo or Romeo and julieta or my h upman
There is just so many steps, and so many people involved. Its much more complicated yet muvh more understood than i ever imagined.
Amazing doc.
Thanks so much for this vid
Who ever took the time to film this thank you i always wanted to know how cigars are made and the growing time now i know thank you
That was us and you're very welcome!
Klaas Kelner really impressed me with his vast knowledge of cigar production and his ability to explain it. What a resource he must be! Thank you for this production. Now, I need to start trying some Davidoff cigars!
Klaas is indeed a wealth of knowledge! His first-hand (and truly quite unique) experience makes it very enjoyable listening to him go through the involved Davidoff process. I have no doubt that you'll enjoy a Davidoff much more thoroughly after having seen how they are crafted from top to bottom.
He explained everything in Layman's language which is why you loved it 😉
Amazing documentary, I love the detail of the whole process.
Much appreciated! Thanks for the kind words.
Wow!!! What a great walk through of the factory & the process. Klaus really knows his craft
This is a great documentary. The quality and passion by these artisans is spectacular! Thanks for putting this together.
With pleasure! Delighted that you enjoyed it!
This guy is brilliant. He really knows everything about cigar production. Thank you for making this documentary I seriously gained so much more appreciation of why cigars are priced the way they are.
I agree. He's not even explaining it in his native language. I heard him also say tobacco is my 4th language, I wonder what other languages he knows
I enjoy this documentary so, so much. I also like seeing Klaus walking around with like $150 worth of cigars in his front pocket!
My question is: how many Davidoff cigars did you guys smoke? At $25-$30 each here in Maryland, it had to have been a small fortune!
they probably got them for free as a guest. In Austria and Germany they go for more than 20€ as well btw.
Yes, I smoke 50 a month but only Punch,Oliva, RYJ,
How impressive. What a study in professionalism. One of the few remaining industries (and companies) where the business and the passion intermingle beautifully and leave no room for doubt. Such a pleasure to watch!
Delighted that you enjoyed it!
Excellent documentaire, Bravo pour ce travail... J'avais envie de découvrir tout ce terroir, cette culture du tabac en république dominicaine et là cette vidéo m'a donné le goût d'y aller rapidement. L'année prochaine pour moi ce sera le festival PROCIGAR...Merci encore de m'avoir fait voyager et d'avoir partagé ce plaisir et cette passion du cigare.
Je suis ravi que ça vous a plu et merci infiniment pour votre commentaire ! Notre objectif était effectivement de donner l'occasion de pouvoir voyager et de découvrir la culture de ce terroir. Nous avons d'autres vidéos qui vont bientôt sortir qui rentrent plus en détail sur chaque sujet. En attendant, je vous propose de regarder l'entretien avec Henke Kelner sur notre chaîne car il parle un peu des origines de ProCigar ! La vidéo est longue mais je la trouvais intéressant de mieux connaître ce grand homme du tabac Dominicain.
Wow..this was an amazing documentary into what goes into a Davidoff from beginning to ending up in your hand!! I have a new found respect for the process and learned quite a bit! Thank you Bespoke Unit..what an outstanding job. I loved every minute of this! I love cigars, still a novice..maybe I'll be able to afford these one day! Again...bravo!! 6:34