19. Did the Spanish discover tobacco and are they were the first one to trade it?.

Romano Pano, a Spanish monk who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second trip to America, first wrote about tobacco in his book Indian Rituals. He speaks of a plant called "cohabba" or "guioja" by the natives. The leaves were smoked in forked pipes called "tabacco" or "tobaco". The Spanish first called yerba santa or holy herb, so we must conclude the name we use comes from the pipes rather than the plant. The natives were using the tobacco for over 2,000 years prior to Columbus arrival.The first cigar makers to learned from the indians the tobacco process were really bakers. Due to their similarities while working with the dough to make the bread. Ten of them came to America in the third trip sended by the king of Spain to learn and took them three years. They also created the first humidor, in order to bring the cigar back to Spain. The art of cigar making was keeped by Spain as a secret for over 120 years. But the Dutch merchants are concider the ones who market the tobacco across Europe, by 1640s. For many centuries cigars were concider only for the noble class.

20. How do I light a cigar ? .

This pre-smoke ritual is one of the most enjoyable aspects of cigar smoking. First, prime the cigar by rotating the end just above the flame, allowing equal exposure to the entire foot of the cigar. This allows the natural oils in the leaves to heat up and prevent a burning haystack of a smoke! Then, without letting the flame actually touch the cigar, hold the flame ½" from the end and draw gently while rotating the cigar to ensure an even burn. Many smokers use lighters I recommend matches, less heat better flavor & bouquet.