From Seed To Smoke: A Cigar's Odyssey | Davidoff Cigar Factory & Farms (How Cigars Are Made)
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- Опубліковано 14 чер 2024
- In early 2019, Bespoke Unit Founder Paul Anthony and Editor-in-Chief Charles-Philippe were invited by Klaas Kelner to visit Davidoff in the Dominican Republic. Watch this feature-length documentary to discover how Tabadom makes Davidoff cigars and learn about the full process.
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View the extended versions of every scene with our separate videos!
What Do Tobacco Seeds Look Like?
• How Are Cigar Tobacco ...
How Tobacco Is Grown:
• How Tobacco Is Grown &...
How Tobacco Is Cured & Fermented:
• How Cigar Tobacco Is C...
How Cigars Are Blended:
• How Are Premium Cigars...
How Tobacco Is Sorted & Prepared For Rolling:
• How Tobacco Is Sorted ...
How Cigars Are Rolled:
• How To Hand Roll Premi...
Paul & CP Try Rolling Cigars:
• FAIL! Bespoke Unit's P...
How Cigar Bands Are Applied:
• How & Why Are Bands Gl...
Why Cigars Are Kept In Cellophane:
• Why Are Cigars Sealed ...
Hendrik Kelner Full Interview:
• Hendrik "Henke" Kelner...
Klaas Kelner Full Interview:
• Klaas Kelner Interview...
Eladio Diaz Full Interview:
• Eladio Diaz Interview ...
Hamlet Espinal Full Interview:
• Davidoff VP Global Pro...
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SYNOPSIS:
00:00 Opening Credits
Join us as we follow the tobacco's journey from humble seeds to finely-matured leaves that is expertly wrapped by craftsmen into the cigars that we know and love.
You will be guided by Klaas Kelner, Senior Brand Ambassador for Davidoff, who will take you on a once-in-a-lifetime experience where you will learn the intimate details of the cigar's production.
01:33 Introduction
You will meet Hendrik "Henke" Kelner, Tabadom's founder, Eladio Diaz, Davidoff's Master Blender, as well as Hamlet Espinal, the factory's general manager, who will share their unique insights as well as their most intimate secrets of the industry.
06:07 Tobacco Seeds
We will begin our adventure in one of Davidoff's 52 greenhouses, where we learn about their unique tobacco hybrids and watch the seeds being planted and cultivated into small plants.
15:58 Tobacco Fields
From there, we are whisked away to the Kelner farm where San Vicente tobacco is grown and harvested. Klaas will show you how the freshly cultivated tobacco leaves are taken to the curing barns.
34:36 Tobacco Fermentation
Afterwards, we travel to the fermentation warehouse and learn about the many years it takes to properly mature the tobacco until it's ready to be used.
45:00 Sorting Tobacco
Before heading to the factory, we see the meticulous process of the tobacco being sorted, deveined, and prepared before it can be used for making a cigar.
01:09:50 Blending Cigars
Furthermore, we see the blending process and even speak to Eladio Diaz, Davidoff's Master Blender.
01:16:01 Rolling Cigars
Finally, we arrive at the factory and witness first-hand the cigars being crafted by two of Davidoff's master rollers They show us how the filler is properly bunched and placed into the binder as well as how the wrapper is carefully applied afterwards.
01:26:20 Cigar Bands, Boxes, & Cellophane
Before our journey draws to a close, we also explore the steps that follow once the cigars have been properly rested. We learn how Davidoff sorts the fresh cigar by colour, how the bands are applied, and how (and why) they are sealed in cellophane before being boxed.
CREDITS:
Presented & Produced by Paul Anthony
Narrated & Directed by Charles-Philippe Bowles
Special Thanks to Klaas Kelner, Hendrik Kelner, Eladio Diaz, Hamlet Espinal, Julio Martinez, José "Nacho" Vásquez, Lisbeth Genao, and Anny Moronta
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The Bespoke Unit Team
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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
@@schmittymcshmitterson743 Wait, what?
Cohiba robusto
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 has got to be one of the best documentaries on cigars out there, and it's free on UA-cam. Bravo good sir, bravo 👏
Thank you, Figna!
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Klaas is such a gentleman and very very smart
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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.
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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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
@@thelastvigil111 lmbo, true
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!
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 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
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.
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!
I am not even a smoker and I enjoyed the whole video.
I love watching people who are passionate about what they do!
Perhaps the best, most detailed video on the entire cigar production process. This was excellent. Thanks so much for producing this.
Thanks for watching!
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.
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.
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 is incredible, the amount of work, knowledge, and love of the craft that goes into each cigar.
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!
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!
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
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
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.
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.
You know, $10 a piece for a cigar? Not a big deal, man you appreciate things a lot more. Belated Thanks!
Binge watchin over and over again.....
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?
@@haroldr.bettencourt5318
I regularly smoke Davidoff, King Edward's Imperial & Swisher and most of the time I smoke Captain Black little cigars.
I've smoked every cigar out there but kept going back to Davidoff for quality. Nothing beats them.
We agree!
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!
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!
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!
This is surely one of the greatest videos on UA-cam - thank you
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!
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!
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
This video kept me hooked the whole time. It made me appreciate, more than ever, the journey a premium cigar makes.
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.
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
Damn, school is now in session. I never knew the process was that involved. It makes you appreciate the smoke more.
Right? The whole experience had a similar effect on us!
It is a complicated process, but make no mistake about it, very few brands go to the effort that Davidoff does. That's why they cost so much.
What a guy this Claus is; so well spoken and passionate about their cigars. love it.
I had no idea how much goes into it. This documentary deserves so many more views! Thank you.
Finally a good Montage 😎
We can now sit down and enjoy ur Documentaries with a cigar.
Good Job 👍🏼
Thanks
Thanks! We got there eventually!
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! 😂
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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!
Brilliant documentary. The best cigar documentary I’ve ever watched
Fascinating
Amazing documentary, I love the detail of the whole process.
Much appreciated! Thanks for the kind words.
Great video, Well made and informative. Thanks for taking the time to make this.
Glad you enjoyed it!
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
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!
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
Nice watch/shirt combo Paul
Hey Pat,
Thanks! It was tropical and cant go wrong with a GMT Batman while traveling.
Cheers Paul
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
This is the greatest documentary on UA-cam 😭❤️
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!
Wow I feel lucky watching this. Thank you
Glad that you enjoyed it!
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.
This made me respect & appreciate cigars 100x more ! Going to be trying many more Davidoff’s as-well. Que viva la 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴
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,
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
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!
Absolutely wonderful documentary. Thank you very much. All the best.
Thank you, friend!
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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.
Klaas Kelner is a class act, he is a professional who is full of knowledge and knows what he is doing.
Davidoff is in great hands.
Thanks for the enlightening journey!
This is a masterclass in tobacco production. Well done!
This video is absolutely incredible. Amazing work.
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!
Thank you, Paul! 👏🏼
You've given me some serious insight and the utmost regards for the noble cigar companies. Consistency and perfection is what they sell, not trash like cigarettes! I'm glad I recently picked up a cigar as a gag and realized I enjoyed it more than any cigarette in a long, long time.
I've tried everything to quit smoking cigarettes and to be honest, I never tried cigars! I am a chain smoker because I never get to the point to where I feel satisfied by it. I went from 2+ packs per day all the way down to 19 cigarettes to 24 on the worse day tops... That's less than one week at 5 days with the ability to go 12+ hours without a cigarette. In another week, I'll hopefully be free of that cigarette curse to enjoy a cigar from time to time.
Cigars give me the nicotine and depending upon the cigar, slowly to quite fast. It's just like the first time I started smoking and it breaks the constant craving to chain smoke without thought. I can literally put the cigar down and walk away, saving it for later. It really makes smoking enjoyable and not a pipe dream to where you never feel satiated. If only more cigarette smokers would take the step and run from cigarettes to cigars, their lives wouldn't be ruled by them. The last week has been a real eye opener for sure and this video did more to solidify my choice. They're not treating their tobacco with tars and other addictive chemicals... It's literally the basics, care, and nothing more.
I noticed over the years that the nicotine isn't there anymore and there's zero enjoyment to cigarettes... The tar is what cigarettes are pumping out and the less they can disrupt the chain by not allowing one to reach that point to where you feel the nicotine, the more chain smokers they can create. It's now completely obvious to me that the two products are completely different in every possible way.
Agree. I myself had also been a cigarette smoker for 5 years since I was 18. When I was introduced to the world of cigars, I found myself just satisfied and mindblown finding out that this is what tobacco is supposed to taste like. It's not nasty like cigarettes. It's not craving that I feel anymore, it's just appreaciation and gratitude that there are people that took the time to hone the skills of planting, harvesting, fermenting, and rolling fine tobacco products.
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
Great quality doccie. Really gives one a full appreciation of the amount of work and commitment that goes into a hand‐made cigar.
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.
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!
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
This still had to be one of the best cigar UA-cam's I have watched! Love watching the full process. Thank you for doing this
Wow, thank you!
This was insanely awesome! Definitely subscribed! Thank you.
Thanks, Brandon! We look forward to your future comments!
Klass is a class act. This video was worth every minute of my time. I'll be ordering more Davidoff sticks for now on
Glad you enjoyed the video!
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!
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!
You guys nailed it with this video. Looking forward to more documentaries from the BU crew!
Thanks Robert.
Lol lets get this one up and running first. Was a HUGE project!
Hopefully people like it, and learn something about how cigars are made from end to end.
Cheers - Paul
Bespoke Unit cheers Paul!
Great video! Will you also be making a DVD or Blu-Ray of the video? I would be interested.
Dear Erik,
Thank you for the kind words.
We have no currently plans to do so. However, if your a UA-cam plus member I believe you can download the file, so may be able to do that then burn on to your own DVD.
Once again thank you, and please share away with any others that many be interested.
Cheers - Paul
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!
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!!
I'm new to cigars and learned a lot from this video, but have been a pipe smoker for years ( I have enjoyed Davidoff Danish mixture from time to time). It's good to know that cigar colour does not denote strength. I have a few Camacho Triple Maduro cigars on the way, it seems this is a Davidoff brand from Honduras, looking forward to smoking it tomorrow at my local cigar bar... what Davidoff cigar would you recommend with a lighter wrapper and a stronger flavour? ( I have also tried smoking my cigar nubs in my pipe, why waste good tobacco? however it is hard to keep it lit in a pipe).
174k views and only 13.7k subs 😢 this channel is underappreciated great content and I don't even smoke cigars subbed for sure
Thanks much appreciated! We're slowly getting more attention so we're not complaining 😊
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!!
Wow this is a jem of a video. The craftsmanship of cigars never cease to amaze me
Only thing I hope for is that they pay those rollers and farmers handsomely.
J.R. Hahhahhha you honestly think they pay them above $4/hr?
@@Zestypanda That's my point. I'm hoping not.
Careful what you wish for though. The more this type of labor costs, the more likely it'll be automated. Then, those rollers and farmers will have to look for jobs elsewhere.
@@kimkimpa5150 Not necessarily. It's possible to pay them well and still have them do the manual labor. That's my point, there's people that do much less and get paid bookoo (a hell of a lot) money!
@@kimkimpa5150 People at least today still pay more for hand rolled cigars, though. If there's a demand people will make supply lol.
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.
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
I feel like when the camera is off he walks around with a cattle prod.
Should have been titled:
“50 shades of brown”
😂
Awesome tutorial on the Davidoff cigars! Very informative, exciting and inspiring, had to go enjoy a cigar after watching!!
What a great video! Thank you for sharing it with us!
2:16 "My family is tobacco"
So he smokes his family?
LOL not quite.
His entire family works on tobacco, and I feel they do indeed see the plants and aging tobacco leaves as part of them. The passion and love is there, which in turn makes an incredible end product.
Hope you enjoyed the documentary.
Cheers - Paul
@@Bespokeunit it was a joke :D
Great documentary!
@@Denofu yeah I know. English is also his second language, so who knows what funky statements I'd make in Spanish!
I'd probably say I eat my family or something...
"Ashes to ashes" is on the family crest.
Wow I must be a bleeding heart.. They need to pay them well!. I will pay more for my cigars if I know workers are treated well.. because I am one..
I totally agree
It's not a bleeding heart for workers to be paid well. This documentary highlights the enormous wealth disparity between european owners and black / indigenous laborers. Its disgusting.
@@panama2468 what if the workers were white?
@@hoggarththewisesmeagol8362 it would still be exploitation but it wouldn't have the same undertone of imperialism or colonialism as it does with natives or locals.
@@panama2468
May I say that racism and exploitation should not be used against anyone be they black or white. To say that the workers in the cigar factories are exploited due to their skin colour is a bit ridiculous
Wow! what a great documentary. Truly fascinating craft.
Speechless. Spectacular presentation!!!!
As someone with safety experience, there are so many things that bother me in this video. Mainly the poor camera angles.
Not the massage from the boss at the end? 😂
Not the exploitation?
@@panama2468 that's the joke
Both of these young guys conducting the interviews are so out of their depth. They don’t belong there. They also lack any endearing personality. Honestly they’re a bore. 👎🏾
Wow. Just getting into cigars myself. After watching this entire video I have to say premium cigars are worth every penny and more. Excellent content. 🇩🇴👏🏼
Absolutely an amazing and beautiful video on educating the cigar smoker the whole process of cigar makings THANKS for sharing!
Thank you for this successful documentary. Klaas managed to deliver the message of Davidoff.