Terroirs
Terroir and growing regions
Why origin matters (soil, climate, seed lineage) without turning every label into mythology.
Cigar tobacco is agricultural. Regions such as Vuelta Abajo (Cuba), Estelí and Jalapa (Nicaragua), the Dominican Cibao valley, Ecuador’s cloud forests (often for wrapper), and Connecticut River Valley each produce distinct leaf characters. “Terroir” in cigars is real but easy to oversell: seed variety, fermentation, and blending decisions can outweigh soil romance. Use origin as context for expected spice, sweetness, and earth, then let the smoked cigar confirm or contradict the map.