Making an American Cigar: a Cigar Advisor Tour of Avanti Cigars
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- Avanti, Parodi, De Nobili, Petri, and Kentucky Cheroots…these are just some of the cigars made by the Avanti Cigar Co. in Dunmore, Pa. Made exclusively with fire-cured tobaccos grown in Kentucky and Tennessee, these cigars may be of Italian heritage, but each one is proudly Made in the U.S.A. the same way for 100 years. The Famous Smoke Shop Cigar Advisors visited the factory where Avanti and Parodi cigars are made to learn about fire curing Kentucky tobacco and how dry-cured cigars are made - you’ll see the entire process from start to finish. They also review Parodi and Avanti Bourbon cigars. Watch Now, and see just how many hands are involved in producing these rustic, savory-smoking treats.
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Parodi was my “go to” in 74. When military pay was low, this fit my budget. I still buy a box occasionally.
We enjoy them as a change of pace cigar. Thanks for commenting.
These are very similar to their ancestor: the Italian Toscano. I'm italian and I smoke toscanos as well other types of cigar. They are different but I enjoy them as an everyday little cigar. Here, we usually cut them in two and smoke only one half ("ammezzato" style). Cool video guys. Appreciate it.
Thank you, it was a pleasure to spend the day with the fine folks at Avanti and learn about their history and the cigar making process.
AlbytheSlayer we also have a similar cigar called a cheroot, are they also fire cured?
I recently picked up a two pack of Toscano longs. Cut it in half and smoked half on the lawn tractor and half later with a hot cup of tea on a brisk fall day. I truly enjoyed it and will look to try some of their other cigars. Great video fellas.
Glad you enjoyed the cigar and the video. Thanks for commenting.
I’ve been smoking your product since 1967 and when I got out of the service and I’ve been smoking them ever since I get direct mailing from you I usually order about 150 cigars at a time although that you I had some problems she well we straighten them out and I love the cigars and I love the people that I are in contact with me at Avanti. Keep up the good work I’m 83 years old and I enjoy every bit of the cigars that I smoke right now I’m smoking a Vontaze with Nana shit advantage with bourbon and shrewish. I enjoy your product again take care and keep up the good work and God bless you all Ben LoPresti Lopresti❤❤❤❤❤
I like the Parodi, have to drive 25 miles to get them though.
Sorry to hear that. Famous Smoke Shop has them - www.famous-smoke.com/search?kw=perodi. Thanks for watching.
Love DiNobili cigars I have been smoking the wonderful cigars for over 50 years
We hope you enjoyed the video. We had a great time visiting their factory.
Dark fired are the best
Full flavour
No need to buy expensive cigars
Thanks for watching.
MANY YEARS AGO THESE WERE A GREAT SMOKE, LAST 5 YEARS OR SO I FIND THEM VERY INCONSISTENT, I TALKED WITH AVANTI, SEEM THEY ARE ALL THE SAME CIGAR UNDER DIFFERENT LABELS FOR THAT NOSTALGIA, AND THAT'S REALLY THE REASON I SMOKE THEM A LOT OF THEM, I'LL GO THRU 7 10 IN A DAY JUST DETAILING CAR OR DOIGN SOME YARD WORK. THAT ASIDE, I'VE STARTED SMOKING OTHER BRAND DUE TO THE QUALITY ISSUES, SOME ARE REEEALLLLYYYYY GOOD AS THEY SHOULD BE , AND SOME REALLY ARE HORRIBLE, BUT I'M A LOYAL ITALIAN, I WISH THEY WOULD BE A LITTLE MORE DEDICATED TO THE CUSTOMER. LOVE TO HEAR YOUR TAKE ON THE BRANDING , I'M SMOKING ONE NOW HAVING SOME WHISKEY /AMARETTO
Thank you for watching and commenting, we certainly appreciate it. Glad you enjoy them, we love them ourselves.
@@CigarAdvisorMagazine ARE ALL THE CIGARS THE SAME? SHORT TO LONG AND DIFFERENT NAMES? THANKS
@@MARTIALCOMBATIVES I don't think they are all the same. I am sure there are different proportions of the different tobaccos from cigar to cigar.
My grandfather used to buy these in a little two-pack. Back in the 1970's they were about two for a quarter or less. I like the Parodi Kings and I think about him every time I light one up. You could get them at any newsstand in PA. He was a gem. Knew a good smoke. They haven't changed in 50 years.
My first cigar was a Parodi King, back in 1969. They did not have a 'sweet tip' back in the day...
Just did a video on these although you guys obviously explain the process better than i do.
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. We will check out your video.
Best cigar made
I keep them in my humidor at 62rh at a temperature of 65 degrees and as they age and pull some moisture they are a whole different experience.. I’d definitely recommend adding a bit of humidity to your avanti or toscano style cigars..
Thank you for sharing this wonderful progress. Today I have bought some of these cigars. I can't wait till I get home from work to enjoy one of these cigars with a glass of bourbon
Best cigars ever made.. seriously though better than any Cuban Iv ever smoked..
I agree. Easy light, perfect burn line, NEVER go out, never canoe, never harsh & very flavorful (caramelized corn & hickory smoke BBQ). You can never go wrong with a Parodi King, which are MUCH more satisfying than the traditional, Italian Toscanos, & MOST handrolleds ....
@@user-qh6ru4to2l they are such an underrated cigar for being as good as they are.. but Iv noticed slowly with more people trying to find cigars at a cheaper price point than their normal cigar and branching out of their norm and actually trying avanti they have been gaining popularity with the premium cigar smokers and their products are being noticed more as a premium cigar than a gas station cigar.. and even in our two small mediocre but decent cigar shops in my area they have begun selling them in their lounge area and I have recently noticed they are adding some to their humidors as well.. although they don’t need humidified in any way they take on a whole new level of flavor and taste if you throw some in your humidor for a few weeks or even just a few days.. but that’s a test you can try on your own and relay the results in future comments lol
Having grown up on Telegraph hill, back in a day when it was a Italian enclave. The old Italians would sit in Washington Square smoking these short cigars. To be honest they smelled like a burning 💩. However, being a son of the beach, I had to try one. Putting the De Nobili into my mouth gave a flavor that was great. Then I lit it, OMG! That was 1973, this is 2024 and I still smoke then to this day. People tell me they smell like burning 💩 and I tell them you have to be Italian to understand.
Have been smoking Parodi Kings since 1969. Aint Italian---but "i understand" !
@user-qh6ru4to2l But you understand what those old Italians knew, you don't smoke them for anyone to enjoy but you.
Just got my box! Delicious!!
Awesome video! Ty
Thanks for watching.
These are good salesman I don’t even smoke cigars lol. Maybe I should buy ond
Gonna check your site to see if any grab me.....I however like a larger ring....
Here's the link to our Avanti cigars - ow.ly/jKC650wtBak
Now moved to Dominican Republic due to labor costs.
What really?
If u never had one they tastes and smell like a camp fire. U have to take a long shower to get ride of the smell. If u like heavy smoked meats u might like these, I cant stand them and have about 50 of them. My father smokes them sometimes, hes a Vietnam vet that cant see, hear or smell well LOL!!! Also seperate these from your premos
Cyrus, thanks for your comment. We didn't have this same experience. Cigars by their nature will leave a smell on your clothes. John wrote a great article on how to help rid the cigar smell from them. Here's a link: www.famous-smoke.com/cigaradvisor/5-things-removing-the-smoke-smell-from-your-clothes
That being said, especially if they're infused, we'd always recommend keeping them separate.
Wanna sell them?
@@joshmills5248 Hay Josh u can get these small fire cured smokes for cheap on sites like Famous Smoke Monster. I saw some Kentucky Fire Cured Panatelas for dirt cheap, free shipping yesterday. Put in Dojo17 for a promo😊 Mine have age for over a year so they mellowed out, i smoke one now and then by the fire
@@Beatbailey Thank you!
The Kentucky Cheroot is by far the most intense and flavorful cheroot. The Antico doesn't even come close. Don't believe me, open a box.
I love em been smoking since87.....I purchase from a tobacco store......their mailing cheaper.......long story boss told me about them.....at that time the new fad smoking inported cigars...cost escalated....my boss told me about parodi......my boss at government job ,retired a few later.....2nd best job Arthur hooten had....decade's before he was Elvis chauffeur +doubled with red in security .......but the new plastic wrapper hard to get into.....but thanks anyhow.....I'm part itialian....but still just a guy....relatives rich, don't smoke....
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Gas station cigars?
Not exactly. These cigars sit between most machine made and premium cigars. They're 100 percent tobacco (not the HTL leaf that many use). They don't need humidification, so they're popular at retailers that don't have humidors.
@@jaredgulick thx
@@hksunchaser1 No problem!
Absolutely NOT !
Wow... Those look like shit
Tastes good though
Their rich brown maduro wrapper & RUSTIC exterior just add to the allure of this little GEM !