Popular Post LordAnubis Posted May 13, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2014 In Grenada in Nicaragua I was walking around and saw Mombachos Cigars. At night it was closed so I made a note to come back to it, just thinking it was a normal shop. The next day spent a few hours out in the kayak around a few small islands on Lake Nicaragua. And returned for a shower etc and then went to the shop as it was only a two minute walk from the hotel. I was impressed to find it's not just a shop but a factory! I found a guy that speaks English and asked uni could be shown around. 10 bucks for a bit of a tour. No worries. He shows me the leaf rooms and cigar aging rooms etc nothing to write home about. Then I was watching cigar rollers and of course I had to ask to try rolling. The bloke thought about it then said yeah ok. I was ******* excited! So I sat down and picked a binder leaf to place in the table. Grabbed a leaf, think it was seco, then used that as the plate so to speak. Then grabbed what I think he called abijo leaf not sure. Rolled two leaves and put them next to each other in the seco. Then grabbed the ligero and folded that up and put in the middle. Bunched the leaves up a bit then tore the tops and bottoms off. Apparently the longer of the off cuts so to speak get out in the top of the cigar and the shorter bits you tear off go on the bottom. I just followed instructions. Then came the roll. Thumbs holding the binder and all fingers squeezing the tobacco in as you roll. Release pressure and go again to make it tight as required. The roller couldn't believe I've never rolled a cigar before. He reckons it was perfect, anyone interested in Mus cigars? Freshly rolled in the dirtiest thighs known to man, hey you can't get aids twice right? Into the mould it went for a press. Unfortunately I didn't get any photos if me in this process. Then after removal from the mould it was wrapper time. Wrapper was easy, it's surprising how much water goes into it to make it nice and supple to work with. First leaf I cut too thin and it want going to cover the cigar, whoops! Second shot was good. And out the single cap on. The end product. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxcjs0101 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Very nice looking cigar for a first roll! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliverdst Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Great job. Really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanislaw Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Wow, I can imagine how much instinct went into that, considering all the wonderful cigars you've rolled between your fingers while smoking.... What a wonderful life experience, it doesn't hurt to ask! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmc123 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Awesome, second picture top shelf is a pretty cool site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro2486 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Awesome man. What a great experience. Nice job on the cigar also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWill Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Looks like a great time, congrats on that experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogiedude3 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 That is way freakin cool. You were blessed to have that opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rckymtn22 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Well done for your first time! I am also interested in what you think after smoking it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmg Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 im jealous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
investandprosper Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Wow, great job on the first roll! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StingMeadery Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Rolling like a boss ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headstand Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Bloody good effort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexG Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 what an experience mate! When I'm rich, will you be my personal roller? cos that cigar looks the goods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarbear Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 'Boy's got skills! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tino Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Great work mate! You should call them 'Musdales' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optic101 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Wonderful experience and a great job. Enjoy your travel and stay save. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straizor Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 nice stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laficion Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Good shot mate. hope you enjoyed that ? It's a once In a lifetime experience. !!!!!!! Just great !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REASON Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Great looking cigar and being your first time you made it look easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyGunz Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 That's awesome brother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPORTER Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Super job mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogiedude3 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Are you going to smoke it? I might have a hard time burnin that one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarbreak Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Wow awesome roll! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jangoman88 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 In Grenada in Nicaragua I was walking around and saw Mombachos Cigars. At night it was closed so I made a note to come back to it, just thinking it was a normal shop. The next day spent a few hours out in the kayak around a few small islands on Lake Nicaragua. And returned for a shower etc and then went to the shop as it was only a two minute walk from the hotel. I was impressed to find it's not just a shop but a factory! I found a guy that speaks English and asked uni could be shown around. 10 bucks for a bit of a tour. No worries. He shows me the leaf rooms and cigar aging rooms etc nothing to write home about. Then I was watching cigar rollers and of course I had to ask to try rolling. The bloke thought about it then said yeah ok. I was ******* excited! ImageUploadedByTapatalk1399947000.283063.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1399947012.783164.jpg So I sat down and picked a binder leaf to place in the table. Grabbed a leaf, think it was seco, then used that as the plate so to speak. Then grabbed what I think he called abijo leaf not sure. Rolled two leaves and put them next to each other in the seco. Then grabbed the ligero and folded that up and put in the middle. Bunched the leaves up a bit then tore the tops and bottoms off. Apparently the longer of the off cuts so to speak get out in the top of the cigar and the shorter bits you tear off go on the bottom. I just followed instructions. Then came the roll. Thumbs holding the binder and all fingers squeezing the tobacco in as you roll. Release pressure and go again to make it tight as required. The roller couldn't believe I've never rolled a cigar before. He reckons it was perfect, anyone interested in Mus cigars? Freshly rolled in the dirtiest thighs known to man, hey you can't get aids twice right? Into the mould it went for a press. Unfortunately I didn't get any photos if me in this process. Then after removal from the mould it was wrapper time. Wrapper was easy, it's surprising how much water goes into it to make it nice and supple to work with. First leaf I cut too thin and it want going to cover the cigar, whoops! Second shot was good. And out the single cap on. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1399947097.149511.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1399947119.199642.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1399947135.399992.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1399947157.666214.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1399947173.549603.jpg The end product. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1399947187.550058.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1399947200.067024.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1399947212.132949.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Wow look at you Mus!!! congrats on a fine looking cigar...now did you get to smoke it after? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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