Great cigars start with great fire-cured tobacco.

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There's nothing like a fire-cured Avanti Cigar

Fire-curing tobacco leaves dates back to 1815 in Italy and is truly authentic to our Italian roots. This process allows the tobacco to keep its natural oils while adding a unique smokey flavor to the tobacco.

What is Fire-Curing?

OUR TOBACCO BLEND HAS BEEN PERFECTED OVER GENERATIONS

Avanti Cigar Company has over a century of experience producing the highest quality dry-cured and fire-cured cigars, and we pride ourselves on using Kentucky tobacco in our products. Learn more about where we get our tobacco, and how much goes into providing you the best experience possible.

OUR HISTORY

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Explore the Indigenous roots of tobacco, its cultural and ceremonial significance, and how its history began long before the modern cigar.

Before the Cigar: The Indigenous Roots of Tobacco

Before there were cigar shops, recognizable brands, or even the cigar as we know it today, there was tobacco. The plant is native to the Americas, and Indigenous peoples were cultivating and using tobacco long before Europeans arrived. Its uses differed among cultures and regions, but ...

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Cigar 101: How to Puff a Cigar

If you’re new to cigars, you might be wondering how you’re actually supposed to puff one. Do you inhale? How hard should you draw? How long should you wait before taking another puff? And even if you’ve been smoking cigars for years, practicing a proper puff can help you get the best flavor ...

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Cigar 101: How Are Cigars Measured?

If you've ever shopped for cigars, you've probably noticed that they're described using measurements rather than small, medium, or large sizes. Terms like ring gauge, length, and cigar size can seem confusing at first, especially for newer smokers. Fortunately, cigar measurements are fairly ...

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