Cigar Artisans 2006 Special Report

[Fresh50]

I learned from several makers that those of us who worry about the dreaded cigar beetles could be worrying too much. While they all acknowledged it as a potential disaster – “the kiss of death,” said one – they also said all manufacturers take steps to prevent it.

Charlie Torano said fumigation is commonplace throughout the industry. “We also freeze cigars at minus 25 degrees,” he added, part of a process that lasts five days.

Good read. Wish I was back in Tampa for this event.

Story HERE

 

[Jwrussell]

I assume this was a trade show? If not, DAMN HOW DID I MISS IT?

 

[Jwrussell]

Seriously, how the hell, living in Tampa, did I not hear about this thing? It was right over at the hardrock...


Well, ignore the fact that I don't pay much attention to the NC side of the boards, but dang.

 

[Fresh50]

http://ae.tbo.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=front_event_detail&eventID=20099