In order to produce excellent cigars, cigar makers need a few things. Excellent soil, lot of sun, well cultivated seeds, and expertly fermented leaf. It’s in the fermentation that cigar leaf is carefully baked to perfection. During this episode, we’ll be discussing no only the timeless tradition of pilon fermentation, but also the cigar, Oliva’s La Fermentada, that has come out of this carefully monitored process. Join in-studio guest, Oliva Nick, and myself to dive deep into crafting this new blend.