My poll was not scientific but the general consensus was that, yes, there are still great Oriental tobaccos available, but that the variety and amount of the great old Oriental tobaccos has been greatly reduced by factors such as but not limited to the following four major bullet points: With tobacco now being so heavily regulated, particularly export from one country to another, many growers in the countries where Oriental leaf is grown have given up and moved on to other professions in order to make a living
It is strong enough to provide satisfaction, but less intense than higher-strength products from brands designed mainly for experienced users
CLOONEY: At the time it seemed impossible
The quality of the tobacco is one of the key reasons why these cigars have built a loyal following
They impair focus and mental clarity
Significantly increasing roll your own taxes to remove this differential would be a win-win for the government, by discouraging smoking while at the same time increasing the total tax take. Links Source Jackson, S E