This movie was quite necessary in order to combat the unnecessarily harsh criticism of the beautiful art and lifestyle of cigars. I love my cigar culture and hope more people watch this.

@BuffaloNickel9

6 ай бұрын

As a member & True Cigar Enthusiast, we love you back.

Great video! Captures the magic of a hand rolled cigar and how their impact extends far beyond the enjoyment of those who smoke them.

@sigmaliquidity

Жыл бұрын

I was introduced to Cigars by way of entertainment ( movies etc) and some Armenian friends who were gas station owners and restauranteurs. But I was educated on the subject in part by watching your videos. I will lightly toast my next cigar the Sahakian way. Thank you

@LuxComedy

8 ай бұрын

Yes Kirby! Love ur channel & your videos!

Once again it seems the overreaching hand of the Federal (reserve) money printing machine seeks to destroy another beautiful industry full of tradition and heritage. Washington needs a major downsizing.

@Shoutinthewind

Жыл бұрын

I see no reason to keep it around at all 🤷‍♂️

@life_of_riley88

Жыл бұрын

@@Shoutinthewind There is no reason. An unelected group of old fogies gets to monkey with the flow of printed money into and out of the banking system and the economy. It's bad enough that they blow a huge bubble every year, but with inflation that they always try to produce, it's sends things like cigar manufacturing to the poorest corners of the earth. Sad really.

@PipingPsalmist

Жыл бұрын

I think you mean the FDA....and over regulation in general

@life_of_riley88

Жыл бұрын

@@PipingPsalmist That too.

@coquio

Жыл бұрын

What the heck does the FDA have to do with federal reserve

The fact this is free blows my mind. Fantastic documentary.

Excellent! My first cigar was in 1972 . I ordered it for 99 cents from the back of a comic book, it was huge and made me sick as a dog. I now have a 3000 count humidor.

This was amazing. I hope everyone can watch this and understand the cigar industry and the cigar community! great job by all.

@868778

Жыл бұрын

😅😅😅

@thomastrain7311

Жыл бұрын

Great documentary

Backed this on the Indiegogo - glad to see it in full open release to the public!

Visited Nicaragua recently for coffee. This gives me another reason to visit again. Truly an inspirational film. Thanks for making this

That's why I love Padron family. How they survived and growing up after so many difficult in life !

After listening to Dennis Prager’s podcasts for a couple years now; with all of the times he talks so highly about cigars and how they absolutely cannot be compared to cigarettes as well as the whole FDA BS about “tobacco is bad”, I finally decided to give it a try. It was the perfect thing to do after a long day of work, so relaxing. My first cigar was a Perdomo lot 23 Maduro, it was delicious and invigorating. I cant wait to try some others of these great cigar makers.

@hassenpflug3088

Жыл бұрын

I'm sure you've stumbled on some great smokes by now but if you have the opportunity, try a Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Reserve. I'm a brand new cigar smoker and it was among my first, I keep going back to it. Wonderful smoke.

@gtothereal

2 ай бұрын

That’s a good cigar

Thanks for making this public to all of us🙏

im so proud of you guys for making this movie about cigars, this is one habit and skill most people around the world do not appreciate. Blew me away that you were able to get so many famous people in the cigar industry, such a great production value in HD also.

As an Australian, I'd like to urge anyone reading this to please take your time to investigate where this regulation leads. Have a look at Australia. See how prohibitively expensive tobacco is here. See how our cigar culture had been totally annihilated. Our best cigar lounges deleted from history. You do not want to give the FDA an inch because I promise you, they will take a mile. Think the USA can't end up like us? Think again, sunshine. Fight with everything you have. You have my love and support.

@Vladpryde

4 ай бұрын

What they've done to gun rights in Australia is beyond appalling. Hopefully our populace here in the States remembers than an armed society is not only a polite society, but a free society as well.

@user-gi9sl7os7i

3 ай бұрын

We also had a thriving tobacco growing industry of our own once upon a time too before the government shut it down purely to increase tax revenue.

This is a fantastic movie, with great presentation and a passionate story that anyone - even a non-cigar smoker - can enjoy. Outstanding.

I've been thinking for a long time about growing and making cigars learning all i can, the name and design all down on paper, this documentary has given me the extra boost I needed to be the FIRST tobacco and cigar in my great country of Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Blown away by this. Learned so much, and it's definitely worth watching again and again. WELL DONE, PETE!

One thing I do find is when newcomers to cigar smoking feel judged or unwelcome. Cigar smoking can be a rich and enjoyable experience, and it's important for merchants to remember that everyone starts as a beginner at some point. Knowledge about cigars is acquired over time, through experience and guidance. Merchants should ideally foster an inclusive atmosphere where questions are encouraged and the learning process is supported. After all, today's novices could become tomorrow's aficionados, contributing to the community and culture around cigar enjoyment. It's in everyone's best interest to be patient and helpful with those just starting out.

@BuffaloNickel9

6 ай бұрын

Very well put. I agree. This is how my local cigar shop is owned by a cigar aficionado who's had a very successful nice cozy shop in our area since I was a child 30 years ago.

Phenomenal film. Habanos 🇨🇺 are definitely the best in my opinion. There are many phenomenal new world cigars. However Habanos 🇨🇺 are the best to me. Again this is just my personal opinion. That truly amazing and unique taste that I only get from Cuban tobacco never gets old.

I don't smoke cigars and I still really enjoyed and learned a lot from this documentary. Amazing production value and so interesting. I am definitely going to have to try some premium hand rolled cigars! I do use snus (swedish oral tobacco) and quit cigarettes a decade ago.

I love to see, that this amazing movie is now free to watch for everybody! A premium cigar is so much more than a smoke - it's culture, history, handcraft and art.

This is beautiful! I can rewatch it a hundred times and still be amazed by the content, wisdom, culture and passion all these people shared with all of us in this doc.

Está película es un Documento Real de la Historia del Tabaco. Gracias por mostrarnos parte de lo que es nuestro estilo de vida. Y Fumemos ✌🏼🔥💨

What a great film! Thank you. Sitting outside enjoying a cigar, feeling grateful to enjoy this tradition. I love that the industry is charitable and entrepreneurial.

Amazing little film. I am in awe at the resilience, dedication and work ethic of some of these people. I love cigars and I am more in love with the people who make them every time I learn a bit more about the culture and background of the farmers, blenders and rollers.

This was very good, and the film looked great. It was nice to hear from so many legends in one place.

What a fascinating coverage of the beautiful history behind this culture and heritage. Newbie smoker here, quickly falling in love with cigars.

It’s heartwarming to see these guys who make so much money I can’t even comprehend using it to advance the lives of the people who gave them that living. The dedication to the history of the art and culture surrounding this craft is inspirational.

Man I’ve in a very short time fell in love with premium cigars and have been basically obsessed with with every day, watching videos, reading articles etc…

@rayray52577

2 ай бұрын

Same! I’ve enjoyed cigars here & there over the years but I really started my intense exploration of cigars last summer and with every video I watch and article or book I read, I fall more & more in love with the history & culture. Plus it’s pretty cool to know that my Spanish roots are very much tied to the origin of this wonderful product. Cheers!

@jvnr94

2 ай бұрын

Same! It was something I never thought I would enjoy. Man was I wrong. I’m having a great time researching and looking at different blends and tastes. I have an even better time sitting down and smoking on a cigar. So relaxing

One of the best representation of the cigar history and production of the cigar I have seen . Thank you hope everyone watch this movie.

I had dinner with Carlito a few years ago and he is everything you see here in this movie. A down to earth man with a generous spirit. I still wear the OpusX hat he autographed and have a couple of the BBMFs left that he shared during that dinner. A really wonderful guy and his father's legacy lives on through him.

This was a beautifully made documentary. I recently gotten into cigars. I enjoy them quite much and there was even some history facts I didn’t know about. I truly respect the cigar industry cause it is a industry on class, respect, and culture. It is truly an honor to watch this documentary.

As a nearly life long cigar smoker at age 63, and a home roller, I really enjoyed watching this documentary. Thanks for posting. I have also recently started growing my own tobacco and have picked about 120 lbs green weight of cigar leaf this year, and I should get another 20 lbs of filler picked from the sucker crop, before we get our first frost, probably a month from now. It is always a treat to get inside the heads of great rollers, blenders, and growers, and while my palate will never be as discriminating and educated as the experts, I do get a lot from videos that helps me to make cigars that bring me greater pleasure. One of the things on my bucket list is to tour the great cigar factories and growing operations of the world. Meanwhile youtube gives me opportunity to see into the daily lives of the people who devote their every effort into creating a superior product and bringing prosperity to their families. I loved seeing how modern farms are hanging leaf for color curing, and I may modify my own methods because of that. It would have been nice to see more about fermenting and aging, in this video, though. I realize of course that the aim of making the video was not to teach people how to produce great cigars, but to look into the economics, politics, and social factors, and showcase the level of craftsmanship and pride, and tradition involved. Still, some of us out here are very interested in how everyone does all these behind the scenes steps in the process. What cigar lover has NOT visited a factory and watched the rollers at work? The thing is, the actual rolling is just one tip of the iceberg. Anyway great vid, and again, thanks for posting. Thumb up.

I have learned more about the history of Cuba in the first few minutes then any knowledge I have learned in 44yrs of life, phenomenal!

It sounds cheesy. But whenever I have a cigar, it feels like a romantic engagement. For that hour to hour and a half, you get to relax, and enjoy something made with care, and passion. My first cigar was an Arturo Fuente 8-5-8 natural robusto. Still love going back to that one. Thank you to all the companies and makers out there.

As an avid cigar smoker I was very pleased and edified by this documentary.

Watching this, all while enjoying a cigar and a drink. Wonderful. Thank you for giving this to us.

Had the great pleasure to meet Manuel Quesada! A great cigar man AND a great man!

Cigar smoker or not this is an excellent documentry. I love the passion and hard work that goes into this industry.

This should be way more popular! Excellent all around film

I think I’ve watched this 4 times now. So good

A wonderful movie. The passion, love and the art. Makes me enjoy and appreciate cigars more. May the dedication of all involved continue

Great video. 7 out of 10 people, who are Non-Cigar smokers, would try cigars after watching. What Passion...☝️

Such a wonderful, wonderful treat! Great film! Thank you for sharing!

Wow, what a great production. Being fairly new to cigars, I learned a lot about the history of cigars dating back to the pre-Cuban embargo. Thank you for putting this together, this was clearly a massive amount of effort and collaboration.

Amazing film. I shared it with all my other cigar buddies. It even got me a little bit emotional to think about how many people were involved in making my smokes so pleasurable. I shall enjoy my next smoke with gratitude to the rollers and the makers. Thanks for upload.

Really well done, appreciate the effort behind this. Also, thanks to all of the families and leaders of the companies for their contribution to the documentary, it was great to hear both their history and their current perspective.

Absolutely loved it! This is exactly what the cigar world needs right now thank you! More films shorts documentaries for the second boom that is coming at least I believe it to be coming. This rivals the films that came out during the first cigar boom that can be found on youtube as well. Well done guys!

Amazing documentary! The cigar world is one like no other. And the love and passion starts from production and continues right till the very end of that cigar. You guys did a great job conveying that message.

This was absolutely the best Cigar video I have found yet. This has everything I was looking for about cigars, the culture and the history. Hope to see more videos like this one soon.

This was awesome. Hearing everyone’s experience with Don Carlos was incredible.

Forgot how good this was!!! Soooo Good! I learn something every time I watch.

I'm so happy that this film was made with as much passion as the cigar makers put into their art! The history lesson was so much fun. Great job putting this together

I was 15 when I had my first, parents didn’t know but they did and a lot of help from the internet lol,it was a CAO ITalia .most kids bought shoes clothes I wanted CIGARS

Outstanding achievement. Thank you for the passion with which you produced this documentary film, and the care with which you interviewed the guests. I thoroughly enjoyed each minute.

This was a great movie. Definitely opened my eyes up to the industry and the rich history. I appreciate every cigar that I light up a little more now :-)

Watching this video while smoking a rocky patel sixty makes me unbelievable happy. Cant say why but thank for that awesome movie! 💨🤎

I’m so thankful I watched this!!! I have a new appreciation for the craftsmanship and hard work that goes into this. Phenomenon!!!

Was so happy this came up recommended, 5 min in I love it already! Thank you

What an incredible documentary. Thank you for creating this and sharing it with all of us!

I loved this with all my ❤️ THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH THIS IS SPECTACULAR

Incredible insight into a world I already love. The point made about cigars being primal and harking back to our campfire ancestry was deep....I definitely felt there was some truth to that.

Thank you so much for this incredible movie! It was lovely to meet all the people who are behind the cigars I love to smoke so much and to see the passion and effort they put into their products. Like at the end of a great cigar when one is sad that it is done, I was sad at the end of this movie that it was over. It was a pleasure to watch and I will certainly watch it again. Thank you!

What an incredible film. Thank You so much to all involved. I’ve gained an even further appreciation for the art of hand made Cigars. Cheers Y’all, from Texas 🍻

Wow, wow, wow! What an incredible documentary this is. Beautiful stories and a guaranteed higher appreciation for this art form. Very well done 👍

I have been passing this to as many people i know. A great historical reveal I earnestly desire to know more of. Great work by all participants in this film.

Wonderful documentary and wonderful people in the industry. The giving back to the community is genuine and full of love.

Great film! I just got into cigars about a year ago. It’s an incredible hobby and smoking cigars has lowered my stress levels significantly. I love the cigar culture and learning the history. Such a special industry. What’s going on with the potential regulations? I have not heard about this?

Wow what a powerful video. I love cigars and the hard work and passion that goes into each one of them.

Thank you for this! I actually didn't think I could appreciate & respect the premium cigar community any more than I already did. Very well done!!!

I watch this film each time i have a cigar. I was introduced to cigars many years ago, but only recently it became a part of my lifestyle. As a father of 3 boys, and husband, theres nothing i value more than my 1 hour at the wnd of each day to enjoy an old fashion and a cigar. This film gives me such deep appreciation for the art of cigar making. It is filled with truly humble men who are gifted artisans in their own right. The history and culture of smoking inspires hreatness within me. And i am thankful for the folks behind honoring this great heritage through film

This was a great well out together video. Every interview placed perfectly and aligned with the history. Hand made as well as an Eladio Diaz blend. This video is synonymous with a nice Cigar.

Great story! great heritage! Great history! Such good people. Thank you for this.

I have been waiting for a movie like this forever!!! Absolutely outstanding👌🏻

Love this film so much and share it with people as much as I can.

Amazing story telling, well put together. Cheers to all the participants. Real legends

Watched this with my granfa. It was great!

Thank you for release this on KZread, love from Malaysia

Damn I had no idea. This opened my eyes on the Industry. I'm a new cigar smoke and this caught my eye. I watched it and totally amazed I'll support any bill out there to help these individuals.

Fantastic Video. What a great work that all these families do. Help keep them in business and support all these communities and there families. Nothing is perfect, however, this is an example of why handmade is so critical to all of us. Thank you to all the people who do all this fine work.

I really wish there’s future videos like this. This was spectacular !!! Loved it

I love this ! Great interviews by most of the star players. I'm going to watch this several times, so informative. I have been enjoying cigars since I was 24 in 1996. Grew up with the classics like Aroma de Cuba, Joya de Nicaragua etc. Now understanding the newer brands that are still rooted in tradition.

Fantastic film thank you for the effort in putting it together. Makes me love cigars even more

This was absolutely AWESOME! THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS!

Love this film

Wow! This is unbelievable. It’s a fantastic story! I’ve learned so much about the cigar industry. Passion, hard work and perseverance. Thank you! #weareprivada #wearefamily

Bravo! Great film to watch while smoking your favorite cigar. It makes you appreciate your cigar so much more..

Fantastic! A really, well made and profound lesson about tobacco. Gives us a huge motivation to defend this nobel, ancient and wonderful culture that reach, naturaly, to unite everyone in everywhere. Greetings from Brazil.

This was brilliant. Thank you. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Great work.

The amount of passion and emotion that everyone speaks with in this really spotlights what the entire community and products are all about. Not just for cigars, but for pipe tobacco smoking as well. It's about raw humanity, connection, honesty, emotion, risk taking, community, and slowing down. We're not meant as people to be secluded from one another, we're not meant to have our only form of social interactions be on social media websites, or message apps, or comment sections of poignant videos. We're meant to be part of our collective, our tribe. The interlocked and mingling nature of the cigar history between all these varying companies; and also the cigar/pipe lounge culture really emphasize that. We're all just people in the shared human experience; so take that moment, light up a stick or pipe and commune with that stranger next to you doing the same. We are one.

THIS WAS TOP NOTCH!!!! THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS!!!!

What a fantastic film, I love my cigars and this made me fall even more in love with the whole industry, brilliant film

Thank you Pete. True embodiement of the American dream. Inspiring.

Great movie. I really educated myself on the history of cigars during the covid lockdown. When I'm smoking a cigar i usually look at it it after every puff and someone usually asks why am I looking at it like that. It's because I understand the journey it took from seed to smoke to make smoking it possible and I appreciate it..

Such a great film.

@readrothbard153

Жыл бұрын

#SAGO

Amazing documentary. Thank you for putting this out.

This is a beautiful story, documentary and also history all at the same time. I totally agree that cigar aficionado community instilled and nurture love , friendship & humane society

I just got into cigars and I can tell you it’s a lifelong love! I had no idea and never thought twice about cigars before getting into them a few months back

Thank you for making this. Great job!

Very impressive, quality production that anyone who is into cigars should see. Bravo!

Very well made an informative documentary. I do enjoy a cigar on occasion but now I’m more appreciative of what goes into a cigar and how much it impacts others