HOW GOOD CIGAR BLENDS ARE CONCEIVED – VIDEO RECAP | MY CIGAR PACK

Episode 13 of the My Cigar Pack Podcast answers two of the most common questions the team receives on Instagram: international shipping and how premium cigar blends are developed. The episode mixes real behind-the-scenes stories with practical education, including a memorable recap of MAC’s backpacking trip in the Dominican Republic where two cigars were accidentally ruined in extreme cold, proving that cigar storage matters when conditions get intense.

On the international shipping side, we explain how global delivery can change quickly depending on carrier restrictions and destination rules. We highlight Australia as a key example, where USPS shipping pauses forced members to use alternatives like UPS or mail-forwarding options.

The second half focuses on how great cigar blends are conceived, from early vision to final production. We break down the difference between brands that grow their own tobacco versus brands that source tobacco and build blends through heavy sampling, prototyping, and testing. The key takeaway is that blending is a long-term process that can take anywhere from a year to a decade depending on goals, tobacco availability, and aging requirements.

This episode is ideal for cigar smokers who want to understand what goes into creating a truly great blend, plus members who want clarity on international shipping realities in the premium cigar space.

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