The making of Cain cigars. Fermentation is where the real magic occurs. After curing, the tobacco leaves have all their potential locked inside. It is through patient and vigilant handling that the leaves are brought to the desired result. The tobacco leaves are placed into groups of 20-25 leaves called "Manos". The "Manos" are then stacked in large piles called, "Pilones". Inside these "Pilones" the tobacco can reach temperatures as high as 120 degrees. The inner most tobacco generates the most heat. The "Pilon" is rotated often to allow for even heat exposure. No automation is used in this critical process. It is the work of a tobacco man and his instincts.
Triple Fermentation is a process in which the tobacco up to temperature three separate times. This was imperative in making Cain cigars because of the mission to make a Straight Ligero cigar.
The Ligero tobacco can take sustained temperature as a result of its thicker character. Through this careful process we brought out all of the deepest richest flavors of the Ligeros. This also allowed Sam Leccia to smooth the jagged delivery of flavor into a very full body yet smooth curve.
