Are Cigars Sometimes Dyed – Or Not?

[wayner123]

Originally Posted by T.G

I saw an off duty guard using a can of black Lincoln wax on his shoes. Does that count?



Nah, no tobacco dying that I saw.

Thanks for all the pics. From growing up around tobacco farming, I know the hazards that can come from working with it.

After reading the Steve Saka link, I am still a bit confused. Do certain manuf. dye their cigars? I am asking you T.G because you seem to have the knowledge.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by wayner123

After reading the Steve Saka link, I am still a bit confused. Do certain manuf. dye their cigars? I am asking you T.G because you seem to have the knowledge.

Saka already covered that in his commentary - 3rd paragraph:

First off, on this topic - yes some manufacturers have in the past and
still do manipulate their maduro leaf to achieve a darker, more even
color, ...