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 😂😂

[@Deerector]

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

[@Warsmith_Honsou]

Love your rolling videos. So relaxing.😊

[@JLPryce]

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

[@BlissCigarCo]

Thanks. Yes a lot goes into it.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 ❤️🙏🏽❤️

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@50PlusLife]

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

[@JesseCase]

Absolutely exquisite! 😊

[@TrailBlazer5280]

Skillful and relaxing as usual 🏝

[@tommyking8560]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@godfamilycountry4211]

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

[@Mr.Sheeesh]

Phenomenal work!

[@dfullerton93]

such amazing craftsmanship!

[@BlissCigarCo]

Thank you!

[@i_am_aladeen]

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

[@dankennedy8266]

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

[@BlissCigarCo]

Well put!

[@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.

[@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.....

[@mikehollywood7687]

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

[@BlissCigarCo]

It's a great smell!

[@booshmcfadden7638]

Robusto was my favorite.

[@michaptak4314]

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

[@BradleyWilliams-to2oc]

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

[@BlissCigarCo]

De nada.

[@colleencruzan5721]

Beautiful job 🎉

[@chiraqblicky5899]

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

[@m.lecollie3565]

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

[@BlissCigarCo]

Thank you for your nice comment, I appreciate it.

[@morefiction3264]

Fascinating. I always wondered

[@seankellyhimself5877]

That's pretty awesome man

[@1o1s1s1i1e]

Perfection!

[@batissta44]

This is art.

[@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.

[@jeffcook6446]

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

[@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...

[@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".

[@user-eu7js7gz3j]

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

[@kenc3305]

Professional looking cigar. 👍🏻

[@steveallica1]

A work of art

[@geka83]

Я прям сквозь экран ощющяю запах😊

[@marski-vv4qb]

Speechless

[@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.

[@mchurch3905]

Maestro!!👏

[@robleary3353]

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

[@BlissCigarCo]

It smells good, doesn't it. :)

[@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.

[@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”

[@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.

[@BluestarP3D]

Wake up babe! @Bliss Cigar posted a new video!!! Love these videos, miss listening to some relevant music though.

[@Warsmith_Honsou]

I prefer natural sounds without music.

[@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.

[@kyuubaclan]

Thank you for the reference video

[@hemidart7]

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

[@Mmmyess]

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

[@BlissCigarCo]

True

[@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.

[@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.

[@adamchurvis1]

So I'm watching this cigar being rolled, and at certain points I'm thinking, "They ARE going to circumcise it, aren't they?" And then every time he placed it in that jig and trimmed off the end I almost said out loud, "...vetzivanu le-hach-ni-soh bivrito shel Avraham Avinu." And then when my cat meowed immediately afterward, I jumped because he sounds like a baby.

[@BlissCigarCo]

I need to steal that for my novel about a cigar roller.

[@ctloyd640]

Magnifico!

[@BlissCigarCo]

Thank you very much.

[@adelrefaat8104]

You are amazing ❤❤

[@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.

[@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.

[@darktoon873]

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

[@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'

[@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.

[@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.

[@mohamedelkoutbi6346]

The best!

[@jmm2511]

Expert hands making the finest cigars and getting paid peanuts for it.

[@Glitcher01]

Muy bonito!

[@BlissCigarCo]

Gracias!

[@godfamilycountry4211]

Perfection

[@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?

[@Jetta32696]

I'm not a smoker, but enjoy these kinds of videos. One questions though - Why is there so much work done smoothing, rounding and perfecting the tip of the cigar if it's only going to get clipped off before smoking? It just seems like a lot of work for a piece that ends up in the garbage. Can someone explain?

[@BlissCigarCo]

Some people appreciate the craftsmanship of a well-made cigar. It is, unlike a cigarette, more than a nicotine delivery system. The top sign of this craftsmanship is a well-made cap. It is the signature of an excellent cigar.

[@Jetta32696]

@@BlissCigarCo Thank you for explaining. I've probably watched hundreds of cigar rolling videos and always admire the attention to detail and the workmanship of those rolling the cigars.

[@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.

[@aerictoremember03]

Bender approves of this stogie

[@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

[@Frequency-ct4sf]

Who also came here thinking the thumbnail had some weird homemade gun receiver in it? (without reading and clicked) BTW Nice video and good cigar making.

[@BlissCigarCo]

Thanks. That's funny, just yesterday someone said Mac-10 receiver, which is pretty much what it looks like; but in the 3 months the video's been out, you're the only two to mention it.

[@Frequency-ct4sf]

@@BlissCigarCo Haha! I thought something like a Mac as well.. This is all pretty funny. Thank you for the reply and I'm going to smoke a Cigar to this. Cheers.

[@BlissCigarCo]

@@Frequency-ct4sf Good call. Funny thing, I used to name my cigars after my favorite Battlefield weaps. I probably got the idea from the My Uzi Weighs a Ton cigars.

[@welcometothetruth6651]

What is the clear stuff you put on

[@BlissCigarCo]

Vegetable gum called Bermocoll.

[@Yzarcos]

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

[@fredrikschubert2692]

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

[@BlissCigarCo]

Vegetable gum

[@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).

[@penroc3]

when i was recently in Puerto Rico i saw this first hand and i don't smoke but i did that day.

[@BlissCigarCo]

How was it?

[@philipajarapoo7675]

Now that’s a beauty.

[@BlissCigarCo]

Thank you.

[@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.

[@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.

[@-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.

[@spacecadet35]

Cool. What is the glue being used? Sugar syrup or tree sap?

[@BlissCigarCo]

Closer to tree sap. It's a vegetable gum made from cellulose (tree) fibers.

[@spacecadet35]

@@BlissCigarCo - Excellent. Thank you.

[@BlissCigarCo]

@@spacecadet35 De nada.

[@danielrobinson7872]

What's your favorite filler and wrapper?

[@BlissCigarCo]

Cuban.

[@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

[@adrianperalta7192]

excellent work

[@BlissCigarCo]

Thank you

[@DanHolenstein]

Beautiful

[@BlissCigarCo]

Thank you

[@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.

[@paulbiggs9279]

Magical

[@MB-oc1nw]

How many years does it take to become this good?

[@BlissCigarCo]

Really depends on your hands and your talent. Full-time rolling in a factory, maybe a year. As a hobby, maybe a few years. I've been rolling about 40.

[@jasonsummit1885]

I'd love to be able to do something like this but I want to grow, cure, and process the tobacco myself. Friends of my brother, who gave me seeds for doing it, roll their own cigars out of the tobacco that they grew. I just have yet to start and try it.

[@BlissCigarCo]

I totally appreciate that. I just don't have land, a curing shed, 6 months to ferment, and 4+ years to age the leaf. Rolling is hard enough as is without adding all those other hats (typically around 100) that go into getting the properly cured, fermented, and aged leaf to my door. So I love and respect those who do those things and leave them to it. 🙂

[@GVBiggs524]

I quit smoking almost 12 years ago, and I don't regret it, but there are times I miss it.

[@BlissCigarCo]

Very understandable.

[@cecilveley5722]

Let’s fire up that bad boy “Berta from Two and half men”

[@mack1305]

Some how I found myself here. I don't smoke but I am finding myself fascinated. ADHD and KZbin are a wild ride. Lol

[@mack1305]

Just curious about what is in the jar that you are using on the ends.

[@David_Camerwrongun]

Just started to get into smoking cigars and growing my own tobacco so this is the end result of my labour with any luck

[@PontiusPilatus-27SM]

Wow nice hat btw