Rolling A Robusto

[@Will-de6uk]

I don't even smoke, but it's always fascinating to watch a true craftsman at work!

[@idkcba]

It looks like it should be easy but then I remember trying to roll a cigarette after thinking it was 'easy' and it took _forever_ to do. Cool as that he can do this tho 😂😂

[@turbomunch]

Try dont even comment

[@oski1990]

I'd never put this in my lungs. But it's nice seeing someone with such skill at work.

[@chrisfunkton2153]

I used to smoke, and this makes me want to smoke again.

[@imadequate3376]

A cigar on an occasion won't kill you. Especially a high price one now and then for a celebration.

[@simonharwar8083]

Back in the 70's I used to watch a Cuban gentleman roll cigars in Key West up by Mallory Square . he was a real artist . that place is long gone and Key West looks like an amusement park now, but I still have it in my memory.

[@BlissCigarCo]

I think I've heard of this guy.

[@Deerector]

This is absolutely incredible. I can watch this every night. He’s like a magician

[@Warsmith_Honsou]

Love your rolling videos. So relaxing.😊

[@juni5822]

From now on I will never complain about cigar costs ever again, and I will cherish them even more

[@atomicsamurai8967]

I appreciate all the work that goes into a hand rolled cigar. Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into each one.

[@BlissCigarCo]

De nada.

[@JLPryce]

Didn’t know rolling a cigar was so labor intensive. Amazing! Nice work.

[@BlissCigarCo]

Thanks. Yes a lot goes into it.

[@AnubisRising]

@@BlissCigarCo to can understand why YOUR cigars are expensive but not the machine rolled. Tobacco companies ruined tobacco for the sake of money

[@Hadrian9707]

Yep, it be like that. I got into smoking cigars at around last Christmas. They can range from $8-$12 per cigar, but can go as high as $20+ per cigar I believe. Most you'll find are usually around the $8-$12 mark though. Rarely will you run into a cigar which is $20. I did some research on them beforehand and saw how most cigars are handrolled so I always appreciate the look and taste notes, and I never had a problem with the pricing. What these people do to make them is truly a work of art. Cigars and pipe smoking is how tobacco was always meant to be smoked. Just puffing on some pure tobacco and relaxing while enjoying the taste/aroma~ Tobacco companies ruined that...

[@BlissCigarCo]

@@AnubisRising How expensive are machine-rolled?

[@BlissCigarCo]

@@Hadrian9707 Excellent post, thanks.

[@joemama8762]

Truly magical to watch. You are an artist and craftsmen. Great work, and nice video.

[@BlissCigarCo]

Thank you for the very nice comment.

[@68fmj51]

I could watch these videos all day.

[@SausageFingers420]

It isn't just the skill that is impressive, it's the multitude of little decisions that must be made regarding leaf selection, whay to keep, what to leave out, etc. This can only be built through much experience. Much respect.

[@ralphbarker1849]

I grew up in Portland, CT. Across the street from my parents' house was a Consolidated Cigar Co tobacco field. Some of the best shade grown in the word. Thanks for sharing your art.

[@BlissCigarCo]

What wonderful memories you must have of your fortunate location!

[@50PlusLife]

Everyone of your videos are in my playlist .. I appreciate all you give to this artform

[@starfishsystems]

It is an honor to see this work being done with such attention and skill. The film can't capture what it must feel like with the hands, but I can imagine it. And this surely must be the aspect which requires the most experience, to feel when the leaves are pressed together firmly and evenly but not too tight. It looks the same whether you do it well or badly, but what a difference it makes, what a triumph, to do it well. When I smoke a cigar, I give it my full respect and attention. I think what a gift it is, that a wise person could make this, that we are keeping this tradition and this way of life.

[@BlissCigarCo]

It feels good. Keeps the hands supple. Smells good, too.

[@classicmane3775]

No I'm not a smoker but I love the craft and watching how a cigar is made and sometimes the smell or just visiting cigar stores some smell really delightful.

[@tommyking8560]

Never knew there was so much to rolling cigars! This is a beautiful skill!

[@PackthatcameBack]

Kinda makes you wonder how long it took for these craftsmen to perfect the shape of the cigar from what's basically an oversized joint and into something this elegant.

[@jdetres01]

Just one lifetime of a dedicated human ❤️🙏🏽❤️

[@dshevack1]

Just love to watch and listen to your videos. Educating myself

[@BlissCigarCo]

Thanks, that's great. Is there anything you'd be interested in hearing me talk about while I roll?

[@dshevack1]

@@BlissCigarCo I like the music or if you wanted to talk about the leafs used. If you have a food story to tell I would listen.

[@BlissCigarCo]

@@dshevack1 Okay, thanks for the nice ideas, I appreciate it.

[@dfullerton93]

such amazing craftsmanship!

[@BlissCigarCo]

Thank you!

[@adamtomlinson918]

incredible to watch someone do what they're great at. this is so interesting. I never would have guessed this is how cigars were rolled

[@i_am_aladeen]

This is how asmr is done: Normal sounds, normal recording. Not trying to make sounds on purpose. Perfection.

[@andrewlaverghetta715]

You mean, …“you don’t want to hear every little sound a voice makes when it talks?”

[@DirtyMike124x]

​@@andrewlaverghetta715🤣 or the soft core P some broads aim at kids and denalist Para social weirdos

[@JesseCase]

Absolutely exquisite! 😊

[@ianm6155]

I gotta be honest when I saw the wrapper leaf I wondered if this was gonna look good... but I stand here in awe of a skilled craftsman

[@ColePennell]

The moment i saw the hat, all understanding fell into place.

[@andybutler2291]

Anyone else waiting for the dusky maiden's thigh to make an appearance? Seriously though, beautiful work. Makes something surprisingly difficult look so simple.

[@Jochen666]

How can you be so desperate hahahah tf

[@unionpacific7]

Always I enjoy your videos, so relaxing. From where did you buy those leaves for binder ? Thank you to share your videos

[@BlissCigarCo]

My leaves are procured for me by a friend who knows a guy who knows a guy in Central America.

[@TrailBlazer5280]

Skillful and relaxing as usual 🏝

[@SuperTitank]

How in the world did youtube know i would watch a video like that entirely ? Very nice technique, it was pleasing to see you roll this, thx 😍!

[@BlissCigarCo]

De nada. Yeah YT is owned by Google, so they know everything about you.

[@alienrobotcommando]

I love and appreciate the care and attention that is shown.

[@Mr.Sheeesh]

Phenomenal work!

[@godfamilycountry4211]

Alright!! Nice to see you rolling them up! Thx so much

[@m.lecollie3565]

Truly an art form. Superb skills on display. Thank you for posting.

[@BlissCigarCo]

Thank you for your nice comment, I appreciate it.

[@woodshed_moments]

Thanks for responding on the other thread, do you ever do any roles where you do long fillers, or boutique long fillers?

[@BlissCigarCo]

Well, most of my rolls are long filler, including this robusto. And because my typical batch size is around two, you could say they're almost all boutique, as well.

[@woodshed_moments]

@@BlissCigarCo Smmmmmokin'

[@dankennedy8266]

Perfection is timelessness. . No wonder time stops when enjoying a great cigar; the combining of materials to repurposed creativity.

[@BlissCigarCo]

Well put!

[@booshmcfadden7638]

Robusto was my favorite.

[@BradleyWilliams-to2oc]

Aw Yeaaa... Technique, Skill, Care & of Course "Finesse" is how a Great Robusto is Made. Thanks 🇨🇦

[@BlissCigarCo]

De nada.

[@localdad]

Do you grow your own tobacco leaves or do you purchase them from somewhere? Also, what is that liquid you're dipping your finger into?

[@BlissCigarCo]

I purchase from a guy with a connection. The liquid is a vegetable gum called Bermocoll.

[@JS-oy6nn]

This was fascinating to watch. I don’t know how much that cigar costs but it’s definitely worth it. Excellent looking tobacco, would love to smell and smoke some.

[@BlissCigarCo]

It does smell really good. Being in the room with it is very pleasant.

[@TheCuttz1984]

Don't know why this is in my feed. I do not smoke anymore. However. I watched the whole thing. I can appreciate the workmanship. I want to feel and smell this thing for some reason 😂

[@BlissCigarCo]

It feels good and smells good. 🙂

[@colleencruzan5721]

Beautiful job 🎉

[@batissta44]

This is art.

[@midwestg4105]

What an art. Bravo!

[@BlissCigarCo]

Thank you for your lovely comment!

[@hemidart7]

How is the wrapper leaf prepared before you roll, how is it so elastic?

[@aerictoremember03]

Bender approves of this stogie

[@michaptak4314]

i didnt know i need this type of content in me life

[@richardbedard1245]

I never thought about what went into making a cigar, I don't smoke. That man probably learned how to roll a cigar when he was a teenager. That's quite an art!

[@BlissCigarCo]

True.

[@seankellyhimself5877]

That's pretty awesome man

[@geka83]

Я прям сквозь экран ощющяю запах😊

[@michaelmcginn7260]

Havent smoked a cigar since some Cubans in the 70s. However watching this is bringing back sensory memories.

[@docalexander2853]

1959 for me. Best ever.

[@ElysetheEevee]

​@@docalexander2853 Man, I feel like an absolute baby compared to you guys, haha.

[@TripleXXXLady-im5it]

​@@ElysetheEeveeseems rather a rude comment to make.....

[@user-kn4ez3hs6k]

This is a pure and simple art form. I have a habit of partaking in the end product a little too much

[@BlissCigarCo]

What's too much? Men who smoke live on average 6 years longer than others because the relaxation reduces inflamation.

[@mikehollywood7687]

I can almost *smell* this video. Wonderful talent 👏

[@BlissCigarCo]

It's a great smell!

[@Hakken1]

Shut up. You're gonna make me go open up the humidor at 11pm at night and light up!

[@lolocaust4967]

One of those jobs where I feel a 3rd hand would be very useful.

[@michaelotto8696]

I enjoy cigars. A lot. Thank you for sharing your process. Very interesting to watch from start to finish. I've always been curious on what was used to "stick" the cap on the head end. Might you share?

[@BlissCigarCo]

It's a vegetable gum called Bermocoll.

[@michaelotto8696]

@@BlissCigarCo Thank you! Greatly appreciated 😁

[@BlissCigarCo]

@@michaelotto8696 De nada.

[@alexgallego937]

Que gran trabajo .digno de un gran artesano.gracias por el video.me gustaría saber que pegamento utilizas ?

[@BlissCigarCo]

Muchas gracias. Yo uso una especie de chicle vegetal que se llama "Bermocoll".

[@jeffcook6446]

I used to smoke rubostos....5 inch 50 ring AF's.....this was fascinating to watch

[@olyseth]

It's crazy how well the tobacco leaf stretches and forms like leather

[@BlissCigarCo]

A large part of proper rolling technique is leaf prep.

[@1o1s1s1i1e]

Perfection!

[@franciscom.bodinho2219]

As a half-cuban, i feel like my ancestors are watching me like "You need to learn how to roll one of these."

[@BlissCigarCo]

At least half your ancestors will be a little bit upset with you if you don't learn this most-Cuban of skills.

[@morefiction3264]

Fascinating. I always wondered

[@jamesa.rodriguez8598]

I don't smoke regularly, but I have a nice cigar now and then. Watching this video makes me feel like taking a bite out of the cigar. I realize that wouldn't be pleasant, but for some reason...

[@robleary3353]

True artist at work!. Can smell that wonderfil tobacco smoke from here!. Nuff said! 🙂

[@BlissCigarCo]

It smells good, doesn't it. :)

[@fredrikschubert2692]

What is that clear substance you use to seal and "glue" some leaves with?

[@BlissCigarCo]

Vegetable gum

[@007_forever_]

Could you please make a video about the treatment behind Filler , Binder , Wrapper leaves.... the drying process, humidifying process , timelines etc ... and how well would it go if all three types of leaves can be of same plant(type) of tobacco

[@BlissCigarCo]

Maybe. That's a very difficult video to make.

[@007_forever_]

@@BlissCigarCo I know right... I am wondering if I can grow my own 1-type of Tobacco plants in a small field and then learn-practice making my own Cigars 😁 ,definitely not the best Qualities ones ...but just an idea from top of my head after watching your skills 🫡..wanted to know if that's possible and if yes then how..

[@BlissCigarCo]

@@007_forever_ It is for sure possible to make a cigar from one type of plant. As for the details of that process, I don't know, since I'm not a roller: but when I have questions about these kinds of things I post them in the forums at fairtradetobacco.com, which is all about growing your own tobacco.

[@mchurch3905]

Maestro!!👏

[@Intercaust]

I hate ASMR videos but i love the sound in your videos. It's natural and relaxing. Id love to see a video of you smoking the cigars you roll. While im making the "big ask", I'd love to know what kind of leaves your using and where/how you learned to roll cigars.

[@BlissCigarCo]

In this case I am using Nicaraguan and Dominican filler, Ecuador binder, and Ecuador wrapper. I learned to roll by studying in various cigar factories and then by rolling a lot.

[@marski-vv4qb]

Speechless

[@teemann8379]

I love the wrappers nice and stretchy

[@deweysanders1461]

Out of curiosity what happens to the unuse and cut off parts when rolling and cutting?

[@BlissCigarCo]

I use it to make more cigars and cigarillos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpSVmKVqg9ZksJosi=0iicGaQZY7Ojyo7d

[@feynthefallen]

What started out as a bundle of lose leaves held together by strands of grass evolved into this marvelous piece of craftsmanship. Spare a thought for the master craftsman who gave you that little work of art next time you light one up.

[@Mmmyess]

I wish "smell-o-vision" existed, because I bet the aromas in the workshop are just delicious!

[@BlissCigarCo]

True

[@steveallica1]

A work of art

[@ctloyd640]

Magnifico!

[@BlissCigarCo]

Thank you very much.

[@darktoon873]

Я конечно курить бросил давно но приятно смотреть на такую работу ))

[@ASDFASDFASDF328]

I enjoy mixing some tobacco in my pipe with my weed, but I must say these look good. Well done sir.

[@BlissCigarCo]

Thank you.

[@kenc3305]

Professional looking cigar. 👍🏻

[@Adam-fp5ww]

Did you make that Cigar cutter/measuring contraption yourself? Sorry for my lack of knowledge on what its called.

[@BlissCigarCo]

No, it's a standard cigar factory cutter, called a tuck cutter (because it cuts the end off where I tuck the leaf under at the beginning of the wrap). They can be bought newish for around $350, but there are also a lot of antique semi-functional ones on Ebay for a lot less.

[@Adam-fp5ww]

@@BlissCigarCo Thanks 👍

[@user-eu7js7gz3j]

Интересно было смотреть за работой мастера. И придставляю как там лисьтья там пахнут .

[@JK-zx3go]

Reminds me of trying to put away my Dozer roll mat at the end of a camping trip.

[@BlissCigarCo]

☺

[@garrettlundy3959]

I read the box for some Black & Mild®️ gas station “cigars”: Contains tobacco and non-tobacco filler. What’s non-tobacco? Newspaper? Dog shit? This guy is rolling a half dozen tobacco leaves. No mystery filler. No fake cherry flavor. Just a skilled artisan and quality natural ingredient. The difference between a $16 cigar and a $.99 “cigar”

[@MattJohnson-wl3xn]

do you ever tear the leaf? do you have to scrap it and use a new one?

[@BlissCigarCo]

All the time.

[@jaywalker3087]

As a teenager i camped in a field in France surrounded bt tobacco plants. The smell was glorious.....

[@BlissCigarCo]

Must have been amazing. What part of France?

[@riff2072]

What is the torcedor using in the glass jar for 'clue'? Thanks in advance.

[@BlissCigarCo]

He is using a vegetable gum called Bermocoll

[@ChickenDeranged]

Me at the beginning: This guy just making a mess over there... Me at the end: This guy is a master of his craft!

[@BlissCigarCo]

🙂

[@briantaulbee6452]

I don't smoke tobacco anymore and I do not miss cigarettes. BUT...i still enjoy a good cigar on occasion and now i want one 😂

[@BlissCigarCo]

I don't feel bad. :) Cigars are very relaxing and the good thoughts we have while smoking there are very pleasant.

[@stevepenland6658]

Me too 😆

[@davidgalea6113]

​@@BlissCigarCo do you sell? And do you ship internationally?

[@BlissCigarCo]

@@davidgalea6113 No and no. I only roll for entertainment/education purposes.

[@davidgalea6113]

@@BlissCigarCo OK was just wondering.

[@GlennTillema]

@4:05 What do you do with the scraps? Do they just get rolled into other cigars?

[@BlissCigarCo]

I roll them into other cigars, as I show in this other video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpSVmKVqg9ZksJosi=sAUTLEsQppfiNAss

[@flybygaming9678]

The scraps usually go into primarily short filler cigars or cigarillos

[@erik_carter_art]

What is the gel that he uses? I understand it's adhesive, but what's it made of?

[@BlissCigarCo]

He uses a kind of vegetable gum made from cellulose (wood fiber).

[@philipajarapoo7675]

Now that’s a beauty.

[@BlissCigarCo]

Thank you.

[@joshuawells5953]

I used to work a lot of tobacco when I was younger. Setting, cutting, hanging, stripping. All of it. I worked with a man in his 70s who was tougher than nails. The kind of guy you could tell wasn't going to die until he was damn good and ready. Kind of guy that treated his open wounds with kerosene and shit like that. Long story short, he would go out to the barns before the tobacco was even fully cured and grab himself down some tobacco and roll himself a cigar right there. What he didn't smoke he chewed. I asked him to make me one one day thinking I was tough. I took one drag off of it and nearly passed out. Man was a beast.

[@BlissCigarCo]

Awesome story. I wonder where that was.

[@joshuawells5953]

@@BlissCigarCo Southern Ohio. We used to have a "Tobacco festival". Something like a carnival where all the farmers would bring their bales to a warehouse and auction them off. Now it's rare to see even an acre of tobacco here.

[@BlissCigarCo]

@@joshuawells5953 Thanks. Sounds like the good old days. Yeah, Ohio isn't the first state I think of when I hear stories like this. Usually Connecticut or North Carolina, occasionally PA or KY.

[@adelrefaat8104]

You are amazing ❤❤

[@kyuubaclan]

Thank you for the reference video

[@Glitcher01]

Muy bonito!

[@BlissCigarCo]

Gracias!

[@fredliperson9171]

In a strange way this is making me hungry... it's like watching a chef prepare a steak.

[@mohamedelkoutbi6346]

The best!

[@welcometothetruth6651]

What is the clear stuff you put on

[@BlissCigarCo]

Vegetable gum called Bermocoll.

[@-carlos-danger1891]

Cigars are ritualistic. From the way a piece is stored. To the way it's clipped, then lit, even to the way it's snuffed out. It mirrors the way a great cigar is built. This video makes me want to break out the good rum.

[@BlissCigarCo]

Very well said. And rum is always a good match.

[@Yzarcos]

This reminds me of the ybor tobacco camp stories my parents told me about.

[@chiraqblicky5899]

I don’t want a cigar, I want that cigar

[@fastnbulbouss]

A cigar makers organization once said that I was the most famous cigar smoker in the world. I dont know if thats true, but once while visiting Havana, I went to a cigar factory. There were four hundred people there rolling cigars, and when they saw me, they all stood up and applauded. Groucho Marx

[@BlissCigarCo]

Since there's already a cigar--the Churchill--for the number 2 most famous, I guess I have to design a Marx cigar now, for #1.

[@fastnbulbouss]

@@BlissCigarCo Absolutely. Groucho deserves one.

[@zimmzamm8763]

Dear GOD! Lets invent Smellovision already!! Imagine smelling this while watching him roll

[@BlissCigarCo]

I can testify that it would be one of the most popular Smellovision aromas.

[@Eric-dd8bk]

Do you smoke your cigars? Where would you say the leathery flavor comes from? The wrapper or the fillers? Or is it the region that the leaf comes from that tastes like leather? I would love to know because I love leathery cigars and I don't want to be buying cigars only hoping that they taste like leather. I would love to know how a cigar comes to have leathery flavor so I can guess which cigar to get next based on the specs. Thank you in advance. Loved the video. So relaxing.

[@BlissCigarCo]

Glad you enjoyed it. Unfortunately I don't really taste things like leather and cocoa and so forth when I smoke cigars; rather, I taste various types of tobacco. I guess it's a curse of being a blender/roller. My guess is the wrapper, though. Most of the flavor comes from the wrapper. Find a leathery cigar and find out what wrapper it has.

[@Eric-dd8bk]

​@@BlissCigarCo Understood. Well, leather taste is when the smoke tastes like... You know how the inside a new car smells like right? The ones with leather seat covers? Or a new leather laptop case or leather boots? I haven't smoked that many cigars in my life but came across some cigars that do taste like the smell of those, but sweeter which I cannot get enough of. Anyways, I will find a leathery tasting cigar and see what wrapper it has like you said. Thank you.

[@BlissCigarCo]

@@Eric-dd8bk Oh yeah, I totally know that people get leather. I'm just one of those unfortunate people who don't pick up common tasting notes. Probably just too much exposure to the leaf over a lifetime or something. But I do get a lot of nice aromas of tobacco.

[@deweysanders1461]

In cigar rolling Pretty much all the videos I watch on the topic highlights two points. Different strengths of tobacco form different leaves and highlight the blend. Are there exceptional cigars made from the same plant not blended"?

[@BlissCigarCo]

I think Cuban cigars, which are usually quite exceptional, are basically all made from the same plant. There is still blending going on, though, when you choose leaves from different places on that one plant. Higher leaves are stronger.