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CIGAR ROLLER IN THE C.GARS LTD HUMIDOR


C.GARS Ltd in conjunction with Hunters & Frankau are delighted to welcome Yolanda Gonzales who will be rolling Havana cigars in our humidor, live on webcam. C.GARS Ltd is proud to be associated 
with Hunters & Frankau the sole distributor and importer of English Market Selection Havana cigars 
to the United Kingdom


Senora Yolanda Gonzalez Senora Yolanda Gonzalez is one of Havana's top Torcedoras (cigar roller). She brings with her over thirty years of experience  in the art of crafting the world's 
finest cigars.  Back in the late 1960's she was one of the first of the new generation of women cigar rollers who entered the industry to challenge what previously had been a male domain. She learnt her trade at Havana 's famous factories making cigars for Habanos's world famous brands, spending much of her time at the Partagas factory, the oldest still operating in Cuba . Yolanda has achieved the coveted 7th grade, which means in cigar rolling terms that she can make any size and shape of Havana . This skill takes years to perfect and only a select few ever make this grade.
 

21st March 2002 - update


COMMENTS

Thanks MO!!!! I'm watching Yolanda now. Fascinating! Unfortunately,
the refresh rate of the web cam doesn't capture the graceful intricacy of
Yolanda's hands while rolling. Thank you very much for giving me a glimpse
into the world of Havana Torcedoras!!!!!

QUESTIONS


Q. How much influence does the wrapper on a Havana cigar have on the 
overall flavour of the cigar?

Yolanda A: Absolutely no influence whatsoever

Q. Is the Tobacco you are using today Cuban?

Yolanda A: Yes of course

Q. Do the Tobacco rollers in the Cuban factories know the brand of cigar
they are making?

Yolanda A: Absolutely, they are given the blend of leaves and told for example that they are making Montecristo No. 4 today.

Q. What are the main reasons for a bad draw on a Havana cigar?

Yolanda A: The main reason is simply the inexperience of the roller. I have been
rolling Havana cigars for 36 years and I hope all my cigars have perfect
construction!

Q. How does a cigar roller in a factory in Cuba get permission to roll
and sell cigars at a Hotel in Cuba? Who sets the price that they charge for their
cigars?

Yolanda A: Cigar rollers are either employed by the factory or by the hotel. The cigar rollers do not work for themselves and do not keep the money for the cigars that are sold, this goes directly to the factory, the shop or the hotel.

Q. Will you use a press for the cigars you are rolling today?

Yolanda A: No they are made by hand and no press is needed.

Q. How long does it take to roll a cigar?

Yolanda A. 4 minutes
       

       

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