Longfiller – Cigars for Connoisseurs

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There are essentially two types of cigars: so-called Longfillers and Shortfillers. While Shortfillers are typically mass-produced industrial products, Longfillers are generally carefully and handcrafted individual pieces. And of course, handcraft comes at a price.

Whole Leaves Instead of Cut Tobacco

Longfillers are significantly more expensive than machine-made Shortfillers. This is due to both the production effort and the quality. For example, it's far less costly when a machine can produce dozens of cigars in the same amount of time it takes a skilled professional to make one. However, in some cases, even Longfiller cigars may have a part of their construction, the "puppe" (filler and binder), made by machine. If this is the case, it’s usually noted at the bottom of the wooden box.

The main distinction between Longfillers and Shortfillers lies inside the cigar – specifically in the filler. The filler is the core part of the cigar, consisting of tobacco. For Longfillers, this filler is made up of whole and folded tobacco leaves. For Shortfillers, however, the tobacco is not whole leaves but cut or torn tobacco. The length and number of folded and processed tobacco leaves determine the size and shape of the cigar.

Longfiller cigars are rolled from whole tobacco leaves

Structure of a Longfiller Cigar

The folded tobacco leaves in the filler are wrapped in the binder, forming what is known as the "puppe" or "roll." To shape a Longfiller cigar, the roll is pressed using a wooden apparatus. The cigar is then wrapped in the outer leaf, which is fixed in place with a natural plant-based glue.

Cigar rolls
All these steps require the cigar roller to have great skill and patience. This is why high-quality Longfiller cigars are never made by machines. What matters is the dedication and experience of the cigar roller.

Longfiller – Cigars for Special Moments

A good Longfiller cigar has its own unique charm. The careful and precise craftsmanship is almost tangible, and it’s simply a joy to admire and, of course, smoke this masterpiece. These cigars are typically reserved for special occasions—and sometimes aged for several years. If stored properly, the cigar improves over time. This process is called aging, which makes the cigar smoother, rounder, and more balanced. If the storage conditions are too dry, the cigar will burn too quickly, causing the tobacco to become too hot and develop a bitter, harsh taste.

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