Winston’s Cigar Flashcards
(97 cards)
1
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What types of wines pair well with mild cigars?
A
Lighter-bodied wines like Pinot Grigio or Champagne
2
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Which spirits enhance the creaminess of mild cigars?
A
Smooth Irish whiskey or light rum
3
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What types of beers complement mild cigars?
A
Crisp lagers or wheat beers
4
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What are the flavor notes of Montecristo M No. 2?
A
White Pepper, Orange Zest, Cedar
5
Q
What is the price of Davidoff Aniversario No. 3?
A
$39.00
6
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What flavor notes does the Davidoff Winston Churchill Churchill cigar have?
A
Baking Spices, Coffee, Cream
7
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What are the flavor notes of Diamond Crown Classic Pyramid No. 7?
A
Peanut, Citrus, Leather
8
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Fill in the blank: The Oscar Connecticut Sixty has flavor notes of _______.
A
Toasted Almond, Earth, Caramel
9
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What is the price of the Oliva Connecticut Reserve Churchill?
A
$16
10
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What flavor notes are found in the Joya de Nicaragua Antaño CT Toro?
A
Citrus, Cinnamon, Baked Bread
11
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What type of cigar is Winston’s Cigar described as?
A
A medium-bodied profile that’s accessible to any palate
12
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What are the flavor notes of Plasencia Alma Fuerte Sixto I?
A
Baked Bread, Almond, Butterscotch
13
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True or False: Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 2 has flavor notes of cardamom, sandalwood, and leather.
A
True
14
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What flavors are present in the Ashton VSG Torpedo?
A
Espresso Bean, Leather, Marzipan
15
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What type of drinks pair well with full-bodied cigars?
A
Peaty Scotch, rich bourbons, dark rums
16
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What are the flavor notes of Padron 1926 Serie 80th Ann. Maduro?
A
Milk Chocolate, Oak, Black Pepper
17
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Fill in the blank: Davidoff Winston Churchill TLH Churchill has flavor notes of _______.
A
Dark Chocolate, Oak, Baking Spices
18
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What is the price of Plasencia Alma Fuerte Sixto Il Maduro?
A
$28
19
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What flavor notes does the Foundation Olmec Mad. Double Corona have?
A
Mexican Chocolate, Peated Earth, Oak
20
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What are the flavor notes of E.P. Carrillo Pledge Sojourn?
A
Peated Earth, Anise, Leather
21
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What type of wine enhances the earthy, spicy character of full-bodied cigars?
A
Robust Cabernet Sauvignon or Port
22
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What flavors are found in the La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Valentino?
A
Milk Chocolate, Earth, Walnut
23
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What role do tobacco and handmade premium cigars play in social interactions?
A
They break down barriers and bring people from diverse backgrounds together
24
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What atmosphere do cigars create when enjoyed with family and friends?
A
Relaxation and memorable moments
25
What do premium cigar lovers seek from a premium tobacconist's humidor?
Expertise of knowledgeable staff
26
What is essential for small, independent premium tobacconists to succeed?
Having an educated staff who can provide excellent customer service
27
True or False: No one can know everything about growing tobacco and making cigars.
True
28
What is the purpose of the Drew Diplomat Academy Guide?
To provide basic information about tobacco and cigars for staff training
29
What are the two parts of the Drew Diplomat Academy Guide?
* Cigars 101 section
* Information about Drew Estate's brands and experiential events
30
What does the Cigars 101 section aim to provide?
Basic general information about the cultivation of tobacco and handmade premium cigars
31
What does the second part of the Drew Diplomat Academy Guide contain?
Information about Drew Estate's portfolio of brands and their different expressions
32
Fill in the blank: Knowledge is _______.
power
33
What does Drew Estate hope to achieve with the Drew Diplomat Academy Guide?
Empower staff to greater heights of success and spark curiosity about tobacco and cigars
34
What is a common characteristic of premium cigar lovers?
They are intensely curious and ask many questions
35
What is a key factor for premium cigar retailers to remain trusted?
Providing basic information to staff
36
What does the Drew Diplomat Academy Guide encourage among staff?
Continued growth of knowledge and best service
37
What do premium cigar lovers celebrate with a good smoke?
Victories and overcoming challenges
38
What type of events does the second part of the Drew Diplomat Academy Guide discuss?
Industry leading experiential events
39
What are pilones in cigar production?
The piles of tobacco that are built to allow the fermentation process.
## Footnote
Pilones facilitate the fermentation of tobacco leaves by providing the necessary heat, water, and pressure.
40
What is the process of fermentation in tobacco?
Heat, water, and pressure work together on tobacco pilones to ferment the leaves, removing ammonia and other unwanted components.
## Footnote
This process can take many months to years and is highly monitored for optimal results.
41
What happens when the internal temperature of a pilone reaches a certain level?
The pilone is broken up and reconstructed with the inside leaves moved to the exterior and the bottom leaves moved to the top.
## Footnote
This ensures equal fermentation for all the leaves.
42
What is a bale in cigar production?
A stack of cured and fermented tobacco inside a wooden crate atop a scale, compressed and sewn around with burlap or nylon.
## Footnote
Bales are created once the desired weight of tobacco is reached.
43
What is the purpose of aging tobacco?
To naturally create more refined nuances to the tobacco's flavor characteristics.
## Footnote
Tobacco bales are stored for months or years during the aging process.
44
Who are buncheros?
Cigar factory employees who build a cigar's bunch, the combination of filler and binder tobaccos.
## Footnote
They employ various bunching techniques to prepare the tobaccos.
45
What are the three primary bunching techniques?
* Entubar
* Accordion
* Book Making
## Footnote
Each technique has a unique method for arranging the filler and binder tobaccos.
46
What is the role of rolleras in cigar production?
Employees who apply the wrapper to the cigar bunches.
## Footnote
Rolleras are essential for the finishing touch on handmade cigars.
47
What is the purpose of color sorting in cigar production?
To ensure that cigars of similar color are assembled for packaging, improving uniformity of appearance.
## Footnote
This process also allows for the rejection of cigars with blemishes or cracked wrappers.
48
What is an aging room?
A climate-controlled area lined with Spanish cedar where finished cigars are stored until packaging.
## Footnote
The aging process can last from a few weeks to many years, depending on brand requirements.
49
What happens during the aging process of finished cigars?
The individual tobaccos 'marry' and refine the cigar's taste profile.
## Footnote
Aging enhances the overall flavor and quality of the cigars.
50
What is the central portion of a cigar called?
FILLER (TRIPA)
## Footnote
Often composed of two to five individual tobacco leaves, rolled together and wrapped inside a binder
51
What term describes the name of a cigar's size and shape within a particular brand?
FRONTMARK/VITOLA
## Footnote
Refers to the specific dimensions and shape of the cigar
52
What is the 'top' part of a cigar that is cut and touches the mouth when smoked?
HEAD
## Footnote
The head is the part of the cigar that is typically cut before smoking
53
What are whole tobacco leaves used to craft the center of handmade premium cigars called?
LONG FILLER
## Footnote
These run the entire length of the cigar, unlike short filler tobacco
54
What term is used for straight-sided cigars with rounded head and shoulders?
PAREJO
## Footnote
Examples include corona, churchill, and toro
55
What does the term 'PURO' indicate about a cigar?
Most often indicates that a cigar is made up of leaves from one country
## Footnote
Also used as a generic Spanish term for cigar
56
What are chopped-up cuttings of tobacco leaf used as filler tobaccos in machine-made cigars called?
SHORT FILLER (CUBAN SANDWICH) / PICADURA
## Footnote
Also used in 'Cuban Sandwich' cigars, which mix short and long filler tobaccos
57
What does 'SIZE' refer to in the context of cigars?
A cigar's physical dimensions expressed in length and ring gauge
## Footnote
Size is an important factor in cigar selection and smoking experience
58
What is the outside leaf of a cigar called?
WRAPPER (CAPA)
## Footnote
The wrapper is the most expensive tobacco in a cigar blend and greatly contributes to flavor characteristics
59
What are tobacco seeds grown in seed beds until they reach a few inches high called?
SEEDLING
## Footnote
These seedlings are later transplanted to the tobacco field
60
What are the tiers of leaves removed during tobacco harvesting called?
PRIMINGS
## Footnote
Priming allows upper leaves to receive more sunlight and nutrients
61
What process involves placing harvested tobacco in barns to reduce sugar, chlorophyll, and moisture content?
CURING
## Footnote
Curing is essential for preparing tobacco for use in cigars
62
What is the aroma of a cigar?
The pleasant and distinctive scent a lit cigar emits.
## Footnote
The aroma significantly contributes to the overall smoking experience.
63
What does ash refer to in cigar terminology?
The burnt remains of the tobacco leaves on the end of a cigar.
## Footnote
Ash can also indicate the quality of the cigar.
64
What is canoeing in cigar smoking?
The uneven, or one-sided, burning of a cigar.
## Footnote
Canoeing can be caused by improper construction, uneven humidity, the incomplete fermentation of the tobaccos in the cigar, or improper lighting.
65
What is cold taste in the context of cigars?
Sucking air through a cigar after it has been cut but before it has been lit.
## Footnote
Cold tasting provides a good indication of how well a cigar will draw.
66
Define draw in cigar smoking.
The measure of how easily air passes through a cigar.
## Footnote
A good draw is crucial for an enjoyable smoking experience.
67
What is meant by finish when tasting a cigar?
The lingering flavors left behind on a smoker's palate after a cigar has been finished.
## Footnote
The finish can reveal a lot about the complexity of the cigar's flavors.
68
What is a blend in cigar terminology?
A cigar's 'recipe' of individual tobaccos that create a specific character and taste.
## Footnote
A blend typically includes filler tobaccos in the center, a binder, and a wrapper.
69
What is the function of the binder (capote) in a cigar?
The tobacco leaf that surrounds and holds the filler leaves together.
## Footnote
The binder plays a crucial role in the cigar's construction and overall smoking experience.
70
What does box-pressed mean in cigar construction?
The technique that 'squares' the cylindrical cigar's shape.
## Footnote
Box-pressed cigars are typically flatter than traditional round cigars.
71
What are figurado cigars?
Cigars that are shaped and don't have straight sides, such as perfectos, pyramids, belicosos, and culebras.
## Footnote
These shapes can influence the smoking experience and flavor delivery.
72
What is the foot of a cigar?
The end of the cigar; the part that is lit.
## Footnote
Most premium cigars have an open foot, but some feature a closed foot where the wrapper completely covers the foot.
73
What is the aroma of a cigar?
The pleasant and distinctive scent a lit cigar emits.
## Footnote
The aroma significantly contributes to the overall smoking experience.
74
What does ash refer to in cigar terminology?
The burnt remains of the tobacco leaves on the end of a cigar.
## Footnote
Ash can also indicate the quality of the cigar.
75
What is canoeing in cigar smoking?
The uneven, or one-sided, burning of a cigar.
## Footnote
Canoeing can be caused by improper construction, uneven humidity, the incomplete fermentation of the tobaccos in the cigar, or improper lighting.
76
What is cold taste in the context of cigars?
Sucking air through a cigar after it has been cut but before it has been lit.
## Footnote
Cold tasting provides a good indication of how well a cigar will draw.
77
Define draw in cigar smoking.
The measure of how easily air passes through a cigar.
## Footnote
A good draw is crucial for an enjoyable smoking experience.
78
What is meant by finish when tasting a cigar?
The lingering flavors left behind on a smoker's palate after a cigar has been finished.
## Footnote
The finish can reveal a lot about the complexity of the cigar's flavors.
79
What is a blend in cigar terminology?
A cigar's 'recipe' of individual tobaccos that create a specific character and taste.
## Footnote
A blend typically includes filler tobaccos in the center, a binder, and a wrapper.
80
What is the function of the binder (capote) in a cigar?
The tobacco leaf that surrounds and holds the filler leaves together.
## Footnote
The binder plays a crucial role in the cigar's construction and overall smoking experience.
81
What does box-pressed mean in cigar construction?
The technique that 'squares' the cylindrical cigar's shape.
## Footnote
Box-pressed cigars are typically flatter than traditional round cigars.
82
What are figurado cigars?
Cigars that are shaped and don't have straight sides, such as perfectos, pyramids, belicosos, and culebras.
## Footnote
These shapes can influence the smoking experience and flavor delivery.
83
What is the foot of a cigar?
The end of the cigar; the part that is lit.
## Footnote
Most premium cigars have an open foot, but some feature a closed foot where the wrapper completely covers the foot.
84
What is a BAND/ANILLA in cigar packaging?
The paper ring near a cigar's head that identifies the cigar's brand, manufacturer, logo, and country of origin.
## Footnote
Some cigars may have secondary bands placed near the foot.
85
What material is most commonly used to construct cigar BOXES?
Spanish cedar
## Footnote
Cigar boxes can also be made from other materials such as cardboard.
86
What is a BUNDLE in cigar packaging?
A packaging style that does not use a box.
87
What is CELLOPHANE used for in cigar storage?
A clear, thin material made from cellulose that protects finished cigars from excessive handling and prevents drying out.
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What is a COFFIN in cigar packaging?
A wooden box with a slide top that holds one or two cigars.
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What is a VISTA in the context of cigar boxes?
The inside of a box lid, often adorned with ornate artwork and logos associated with the cigar brand and manufacturer.
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What type of wood is commonly used for cigar BOXES and humidors?
Spanish Cedar
## Footnote
Spanish Cedar is pest resistant and naturally hydroscopic, able to absorb and retain humidity.
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What is a HUMIDOR?
Any container that provides a sealed environment for appropriate temperature and humidity levels for cigar storage.
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What is the ideal temperature and humidity level for cigar storage?
About 70° Fahrenheit and 70% Relative Humidity.
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What is a HUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM?
The device that generates and maintains proper humidity levels inside a humidor.
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What type of water is generally recommended for use in a humidification system?
Distilled water
## Footnote
Distilled water does not contain minerals or other components that could affect a cigar's taste.
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What is PLUME in the context of cigars?
White crystals from the wrapper tobacco's natural oils that form on the outside of a cigar wrapper during aging.
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What does the presence of PLUME indicate about a cigar?
That the cigar is well-aged.
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True or False: Plume can be wiped off the wrapper of a cigar and the cigar can still be enjoyed normally.
True.
