The Economist erklärt das Zigarrenrauchen
Das renommierte Blatt The Economist schreibt im Beitrag «Up in Smoke» über den Zigarrenmarkt und die Vorlieben des Zigarrenrauchers:
Like wine, they have vintage years. Aficionados relish the girth, firmness and fragrance of their cigars. They sport special equipment (mini-guillotines to take off the cap) and follow clear rules (always light your own cigar). They also have famous patrons: Winston Churchill smoked six to ten a day, usually Cuban, and gave his name to a brand.
Sales are rising of “short robustos”, stubby fat cigars around four inches long made from high-quality tobacco, which take about 20 minutes to smoke. Smoking a mass-produced mini is a completely different experience to a hand-rolled variety, says Ryan Curtis of JJ Fox, a cigar merchant since 1787 that is located round the corner from The Economist’s offices. Connoisseurs might say it was close, but no cigar.
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