The methodology to convert tobacco items into grams may differ across countries. Cigarillos are smaller than regular cigars about 3 to 4 inches. They contain around 3 grams of tobacco and do not have a filter.
Some cigarillos come in flavored varieties, including cherry, chocolate, vanilla, peach rum, raspberry, and sour apple, which may be especially appealing to youth.
Did you ever wonder where cigar bands came from? Queen Catherine the Great of Russia was a cigar smoker – to avoid having the smell on her fingers she created the use of silk bands on cigars, which she used to hold her smokes.
Check out these very little known cigar facts shared by Jrcigars.com.