The little Larousse of cigars

THE MOST COMPLETE AND UP-TO-DATE GUIDE TO THE WORLD OF CIGARS A long history, from the pre-Columbian era to today's smoking lounges. An ancestral know-how, with the 4 main terroirs: Cuba, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Nicaragua - and all the stages of production: sowing, harvesting, sorting, drying, fermentation, blending, and rolling of the five leaves that make up the filler, binder, and wrapper of the cigar. A true art of living: from the discovery of collectible bands to the mythical figures, cigars are above all a moment of pleasure and sharing. Advice on purchasing, storing, and the art of tasting cigars, pairing with alcohol and beverages. The directory of the 77 most renowned brands and the 155 best cigars, classified by terroirs. For each brand, the selection of the "flagship" cigar is presented in the form of a detailed sheet and illustrated with a large photo: anecdotes about the history of the brand, dimensions, composition, price, tasting time, strength, and aromas of the cigar. Additionally, the 3 to 5 other important cigars of the brand. A glossary of cigar terms and the addresses of cigar shops, smoking lounges, and clubs in France.