Cigar Roller's POV: Rolling a Corona Gorda

I bunch and wrap a corona gorda cigar (5 5/8 x 46). Some of the best cigars in the world are corona gordas: Cohiba Siglo IV, H.Upmann Magnum 46, and the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No 1, to name a few.

[@PierceyeG]

No idea why this process is so enormously satisfying to watch, but thank you for sharing. Regardless of the art it's always a joy to see a skilled craftsman at work.

[@BlissCigarCo]

Thank you for the nice comment, I appreciate it.

[@crakkbone]

Because you’re addicted to nicotine! Haha

[@davekrochenski]

man I dig your vintage gear. Real artisan charachter these works.

[@BlissCigarCo]

I dig it too.

[@blzbub8898]

Ah yes, the tools of the craft. My Great grandfather used to run a cigar factory in Tampa, I believe it was called Diaz and sons. A cigar cutter was handed down to me… I wish I knew where it was.

[@BlissCigarCo]

@@blzbub8898 Let me know if you ever find it. I'd love to see a photo of it.

[@theaveragejoebody]

Thank you for sharing the art of rolling a cigar. I finally see my dad in May and hope to get to enjoy a cigar with him. Thanks again.

[@BlissCigarCo]

You're welcome. I hope you get to enjoy that cigar.

[@american_pride0]

I never realized how much of an art form rolling cigars was. God bless you, sir!

[@BlissCigarCo]

Thank you 🙂

[@johnmckenna5521]

i commented on one of your past videos about getting all the stuff to roll my own..... im on my 12th cigar and gettin better at each time! these videos definitely helped me.. maybe make some of my own cigar content soon

[@BlissCigarCo]

That's fantastic! Nice job.

[@brentkuehne435]

Ever since I was a kid, there was something about the smell of a good cigar in the air? Great work!

[@BlissCigarCo]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@karankadam4315]

"Thanks for the informative video! Your detailed explanation and clear demonstration of cigar rolling techniques were incredibly helpful. I learned a lot and appreciate the effort you put into sharing your expertise. Keep up the great work!"❤

[@markushuber9267]

Maaaan! That was so cool to watch, crazy craftsmanship, i can and love to smoke cigars but rolling them is a whole new story to me. Hope you having a great day

[@kevjo13]

Somehow, your vids came across my page. I'm so glad they did it is so satisfying watching you do your craft, I only wish the videos were longer! I'll subscribe forsure.

[@BlissCigarCo]

Thank you very much for your very kind words. I am happy the algorithm found you.

[@lioncat2457]

Very nice, by the way unintentional ASMR. One question, what is that you use to bind together the leaves, is it some kind of glue?

[@BlissCigarCo]

Thank you. It's vegetable gum. Odorless and tasteless, made from wood fiber.

[@coolbluerecharge]

I started watching your videos before bed to calm down and relax 😌 Very satisfying 💯

[@BlissCigarCo]

So glad to hear that! That's the same reason I roll.

[@martindunning364]

I would love to learn how to do this! What a beautiful art very talented Thank you for sharing.

[@BlissCigarCo]

Go for it!

[@niccovisconti1712]

Just by watching I'm learning so much about tobacco. Durability especially. It's like thin leather. I'm enjoying another of nature's fine products...🍄....so if course watching you is enhanced 🤣🤣 Beautiful work sir! 🇺🇲🥂

[@BlissCigarCo]

It's a lot like thin leather!

[@truethought2581]

What an art. I enjoy a cigar from time to time, especially when hunting. I carve stone and love watching another artist present their artistic prowess. Great video, n would love to enjoy one of these creations of bliss...

[@BlissCigarCo]

Unfortunately they are impossible to get. I used to roll for events, but now I only roll for videos and private lessons.

[@harutogames9204]

How long does it normally take you to roll one cigar? Im guessing it depends on the cigar but for these ones in particular

[@BlissCigarCo]

I roll pretty slowly because I'm rolling to make videos or for my own pleasure, rather than having to bust out a ton of cigars per day in a factory. On average it takes me about 3 minutes to bunch and 3 minutes to wrap, so 6 minutes each.

[@horriblejungler8373]

I dont smoke cigars but this was really cool to watch. Its really like an art form

[@TuanMinh-sv2gq]

Wow that was so informative to watch. Thanks for the upload. How does the price of buying your own tabacco and rolling the cigar yourself compare to buying the finished product with the same ingredients? And how long does it take to learn how to roll roughly? As a budget and new cigar smoker this might be somethjng I want to try

[@BlissCigarCo]

These are hard questions to answer. It's easy to suddenly have spent a lot of money on rolling equipment and tobacco, money which could have been spent on commercial cigars. Once the initial layout is absorbed, it's maybe $3 per stick for the tobacco. How long it takes depends on talent and time. Full-time trainees take a year to get to the most basic level; and yet, with a kit and trying to copy my moves in my videos, you can roll a smokeable cigar on your first try.

[@Silverone858lol]

Thanks bliss I appreciate your videos, I'll be rolling some later today, thanks to your instruction😂

[@BlissCigarCo]

Awesome!

[@pross6525]

Watching the magic of artisan craftsmanship

[@danielharrop1044]

Looks like a beautiful smoke and the cap has a nice bit of size for the cut hate it when it’s super high

[@BlissCigarCo]

Yeah I like it to be just right. I don't like it super lower either, but these 3/16" caps, kind ridiculous. 3/8" is about right.

[@christianmadden1301]

Wow I’ve never seen someone hand roll a cigar, very cool!

[@jakeahmed9991]

Another reason why we smoke cigar, it takes passion and patient to make one❤

[@BlissCigarCo]

Thank you for nice comment.

[@Caffeine-Corner]

Love the videos, such great craftsmanship! Can you roll a belicoso?

[@BlissCigarCo]

Thanks. Yeah, there is a beli roll in the Members section.

[@BuckyNugget]

Love the sound! 🍂

[@christiana8991]

Great video, what kind of scissors are those?

[@uriel-heavensguardian8949]

Awesome video!!!

[@iamlane]

Masterpiece. Came out so beautiful

[@BlissCigarCo]

Thank you!

[@iamlane]

@@BlissCigarCo my pleasure

[@hayderhassan382]

Amazing as always.

[@SoulessHeretic5]

Where can I purchase your cigars? I would love to share your craftsmanship with some of my close friends!

[@BlissCigarCo]

I appreciate that very much but I no longer sell. I only roll for videos and lessons.

[@VeldinX]

Many enjoy them, not so many appreciate the art behind making them.

[@steven401ytx]

Man, that must take some practice. Beautiful cigar

[@BlissCigarCo]

Thank you

[@TACT1LE]

My takeaway from this video, the sheer amount of tobacco that is burnt and consumed while enjoying one of these cigars is IMMENSE lmao. Gorgeous roll though.

[@BlissCigarCo]

That's very true, at least the burning part.

[@jahmanluffy911]

Bliss what is you fav things about cigars?

[@BlissCigarCo]

All the ways in which they help me slow down, meditate, relax, and not multi-task.

[@jahmanluffy911]

@@BlissCigarCo That's pretty nice, make sense can see You have that passion precise excellence like that ;)

[@juan-lucasparra7206]

temperature of the beast

[@connormatthews522]

Fascinating and oddly calming to watch haha thanks for sharing. What do you do with your cigars? Do you share them among friends or are they solely a personal thing

[@BlissCigarCo]

I share them with other rollers.

[@connormatthews522]

@@BlissCigarCo must be very satisfying seeing someone else enjoy something you crafted

[@BlissCigarCo]

@@connormatthews522 Yes, that's true

[@Shoestring1956]

Excellent. Thank you. 👍☘

[@BlissCigarCo]

De nada.

[@Incubishhh]

I had NO idea tobacco leaves were so huge!! ive never seen a fully intact one spread out like that!

[@BlissCigarCo]

Yeah they are giant.

[@d-railfpv9315]

Looks amazing!!

[@schuey5537]

Hell yeah id love to fire that up. True craftsman.

[@cbb3062]

How long dies it take someone to get good enough to roll a nice cigar like that?

[@BlissCigarCo]

People with talent, about two years.

[@paulh9800]

Yes it really depends on how good you are with your hands. Manual dexterity, attention to detail. Helps if you have other hobbies with those requirements. I tie flies for fishing and used to make wine. There are connections...

[@BlissCigarCo]

@@paulh9800 There are definitely connections. I imagine someone who ties flies could appreciate the pleasure of taking your time to make a good cap.

[@aarongarner5155]

What is the blend of tobacco you are using for this cigar?

[@BlissCigarCo]

Looks like I used the Ecuador Habano maduro for both wrapper and binder, and the probably 1 Domnican Seco, 2 Brazil viso, and 1/2 Nicaragua ligero. Almost 100% of the flavor and aroma of a cigar come from the wrapper and binder, so basically this is a maduro-flavored cigar.

[@aarongarner5155]

@@BlissCigarCo I am curious how this would burn being mostly thicker maduro leaves.

[@BlissCigarCo]

@@aarongarner5155 Burned flawlessly. The maduro burns very well.

[@paulh9800]

That's encouraging because I am going to receive some of that Maduro wrapper next week. I have been working with Connecticut broadleaf, love that flavor, but very difficult to work with given the veins and the thickness. I find it takes me 2 days of dry boxing before they will burn properly (unless they have a good six months of aging). Broadleaf is very fussy about its binder. I've had most success so far with Nicaraguan Esteli viso, for other blends as well. Beautiful leaf.

[@Omchoomikobuka]

beautiful! Good work!

[@BlissCigarCo]

Thank you!

[@andresmorales9873]

Ah yes sir you are the best one!❤

[@68fmj51]

Awesome. Would love to try one of those.

[@crazyhorse3854]

what is in the jar, that you put on your fingers?

[@BlissCigarCo]

Vegetable gum

[@rogerkidd6103]

It's the ever so important saliva of a thousand wise men... All jokes aside this is pretty amazing

[@richardzink6026]

I throughly enjoyed your video thanks

[@BlissCigarCo]

De nada. Thanks for letting me know.

[@Pm678-b1b]

You had me at maduro…

[@imchronicallyme1339]

What cigar would you recommend to someone new to cigars?

[@BlissCigarCo]

Any Cuban petit corona.

[@imchronicallyme1339]

@@BlissCigarCo i went to my local smoke shop and just grabbed some random ones...lol. Enjoying my cigar and scotch right now. I am a new to cigars so just experimenting. But I will definitely go back and get what you suggested. I usually smoke a pipe but loving this cigar for sure. Thanks for your reply. You got a new sub. 😃

[@BlissCigarCo]

@@imchronicallyme1339 Yeah, most cigars in most shops are pretty decent. Thanks.

[@isatq2133]

I wonder how it smells. Its gotta smell pretty good!

[@BlissCigarCo]

It smells pretty good. 🙂

[@nomagent]

Are those leaves little too dried ?

[@BlissCigarCo]

You want the filler as dry as possible without it crumbling; also this audio makes it sound more crispy than it really was.

[@jdjarvis3715]

So beautiful

[@jacklawer6389]

What is the purpose of the wooden box ?

[@BlissCigarCo]

It squeezes the bunch to make the cigar smooth and the draw correct.

[@morgan1985uk]

I've got an r&j sat in the cupboard for a special occasion and watching this I really wanted to smoke it

[@BlissCigarCo]

Cuban or Dominican?

[@morgan1985uk]

@@BlissCigarCo I believe it's Dominican. I bought it at Christmas but never smoked it. My usual go to is Davidoff signature No.2. I'm not a connoisseur, I just very much enjoy a nice cigar when I get the chance. We are currently buying a house and I will be adapting the outbuilding to a office/gym/cigar lounge. With extraction and air purification. I then plan to purchase a box of Davidoff year of the dragon to adorne the table.

[@BlissCigarCo]

@@morgan1985uk Sounds great. I wonder what sort of RH that R&J is sitting in. Maybe if you're in the UK it's not too dry.

[@morgan1985uk]

@@BlissCigarCo got it in a twist tube in a sandwich bag in a cool dark cupboard. It will be smoked in the coming weeks!

[@starstreak235]

What's in the jar?

[@BlissCigarCo]

Vegetable gum

[@Bretonpaddy]

Incredible skills!!! Id love to smoke one!!

[@Bretonpaddy]

In fact can I order some??

[@BlissCigarCo]

@@Bretonpaddy I don't roll them to sell anymore. I just roll for entertainment and education.

[@Bretonpaddy]

@@BlissCigarCo that's fair enough, it is good to watch!!!

[@turbochargeit]

Box it and ship it! Well done.

[@Aaron-up8mk]

And I thought my wife was crunchy

[@przemysawmitura3273]

Tak się zastanawiam czy czasem nie zaprosić Pana do Polski i brać nauki pozdrawiam serdecznie 😁

[@Eliya-zx7ok]

What fluids are you spray ?

[@BlissCigarCo]

Water to soften the leaves, and vegetable gum to glue them.

[@samueltorres4121]

Such art goes into making the fine aromatic taste of a burning gym sock

[@BlissCigarCo]

Your gym socks must smell like chocolate and espresso

[@samueltorres4121]

@BlissCigarCo Haha they do seem to be very fine cigars. I just joke because I'm not personally a fan of any cigar lol

[@dariusrussell773]

I think you’d do really well Making some asmr out of this people love this kind of stuff

[@GrimrprO13]

That’s so cool

[@CH-bn7qb]

Looks like the skin peelings of a demogorgan

[@BlissCigarCo]

Does it? Huh.

[@dashawnrobinson1802]

This gone be one rough smoke

[@sonnyraine3445]

Wait, so the entirety of a cigar is tobacco? Including the wrap? Learn something new everyday

[@BlissCigarCo]

Yes, that's true of a premium cigar like this one. A Swisher or Dutch is wrapped in a tobacco-based substance and contains additives; but a premium cigar is nothing but leaf.

[@ChadFlanagan-fw1eh]

I’ll take one

[@ChadFlanagan-fw1eh]

Do you sell cigars? I see a website in Texas

[@BlissCigarCo]

@@ChadFlanagan-fw1eh Hey, no I don't, I just roll for entertainment and events. I'm not associated with the Fort Bliss place.

[@Basedconquistador]

Ah this looks like harsh to smoke compared to bud, but to each their own 🤷‍♂️

[@BlissCigarCo]

It's not harsh, because it's not inhaled. Cigar smoke isn't inhaled (not the same kind of tobacco as cigs) and is usually very smooth in the mouth.

[@Basedconquistador]

@@BlissCigarCo thanks for taking the time to explain that, glad you enjoy it brother

[@nickrec22]

Welp time to pick up a new hobby lmao

[@BlissCigarCo]

It is a very satisfying hobby

[@leafster1337]

fucking sick

[@tuvideo87]

Nice tobacco

[@onlylima]

Damn I need some fonts 😂

[@dakotareid1566]

Anyone else think he sounds kinda like Jonny depp?

[@BlissCigarCo]

Actually I kind of look like him, too.

[@defiante1]

It's not a truly great cigar though until the final roll is done on the thigh of exotic women..... xD

[@BlissCigarCo]

Yes but I don't give those videos away for free

[@cibdizzy]

This dude should get a job rolling blunts for Snoop Dog 😊

[@bnodosa3919]

Snoop Dog - Blunts ... Not worthy. Bliss way outclasses blunt crap. >>> Pay attention !

[@chaytonhurlow840]

Exactly. This ain't no blunt

[@Lordofthethighs420]

I do the same thing just use a different plant as filler You do beautiful work man under appreciated

[@alonso11h]

looks awesome, so what are you guys? google throws up a cigar lounge in texas, but you also manufacture cigars i suppose right? can i buy them somewhere? cheers

[@BlissCigarCo]

Actually I don't have any relationship to Fort Bliss Cigars. I called myself Bliss Cigar Co 15 years ago when I started rolling for entertainment/events.

[@alonso11h]

@@BlissCigarCo oh wow , well i live in switzerland , but to see (and smoke) this live sure sounds like an awesome event! so i guess i couldnt order your cigars then? in any case, thats a beautiful hobby/passion you found, thanks for sharing🤙

[@BlissCigarCo]

@@alonso11h Thank you. Yes, that's true, I cannot sell my cigars.