RickHendeson Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 Hello all, burning question that's been bugging me for some time. Can you tell whether a cigar was rolled entubado by looking at the foot? (Sub-burning-question: Is that why people post foot pics?) If so, does anyone know of an informative website, maybe with some detailed diagrams, that shows how to distinguish? I've stared at 100s and I'll be damned if I can tell. They all look like fingerprints to me. (Side question: Are most/all Cubans still rolled entubado? Past posts indicate some controversy on this point.)
jacksfull Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 Not sure if it's obvious on a fully flush-clipped foot or not, though I would think so... and no idea about your other questions. However, the Berger & Argenti Entubar (NC) leaves the inner "tube" sticking out like a fuse (and they recommend, I think, that you just light the "fuse" and let nature take its course). Maybe that'll give a clue as to what to look for on one with flush-clipped foot. 1
maxcjs0101 Posted July 19, 2015 Posted July 19, 2015 I've always wanted to try one of them Berger & Argenti cigars. Too bad i cant get them in.
KoreanCowboy Posted July 19, 2015 Posted July 19, 2015 The label on the cigar says "Thoroughly toast entire foot before smoking" so no, the portion left out of the cigar is just for looks.
jacksfull Posted July 19, 2015 Posted July 19, 2015 The label on the cigar says "Thoroughly toast entire foot before smoking" so no, the portion left out of the cigar is just for looks. The B&A website discusses the "fuse" sticking out to ensure a conical burn, but other than the toasting bit, isn't specific about how to actually light it. The rep that gave me a few told me I was supposed to light the ligero "fuse" to get it going. And that works. Then again, he might have been wrong.
BrotherBear Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 The entibado method of rolling is generally discouraged and is no longer being taught in Cuba. All it takes is the slightest twist to make the cigar a tent peg. The bunch method is generally easier to roll and is less likely to produce a plugged up cigar. As for being able to identify it by looking at the foot, i don't know. Sent from my SGH-I337M using Tapatalk 2
klassikkasp Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 That looks like a cigar within a cigar. Cigar inception. 1
Ryan Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 Which method is used currently in Cuba? I've seen both. Here's a picture of a Behike 54 being rolled entubado style in El Laguito in 2013. http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=119391&p=505842 1
CaptainQuintero Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 Cool thanks Is there really much of a different in flavour and/or draw between the two? I'd guess a well rolled cigar using either technique week taste the same? 1
SCgarman Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 Entubado means the filler leaves are each rolled up into tiny straws and then then are all packed together tightly and then rolled up inside the binder leaves. Not sure if you can actually discern this by just looking at the foot of a cigar. Maybe Rob can chime in as he has been to Cuba numerous times unlike myself. All I know is if the cigar I am about to smoke is not plugged and has a nice cold draw, I am a happy camper.
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