The expression “Honduran cigar” offers a first reference to the country. The conversation becomes more precise when growing regions, manufacturing centres and specific leaves come into it.

In its coverage of the Honduras seminar at Big Smoke 2016, Cigar Aficionado reports manufacturers’ explanations about Danlí, Jamastrán and Talanga. Their contributions show that the industry works with several areas and with materials that serve different functions in a blend.

This diversity explains why knowing only the country leaves part of the story open. A conversation about Honduras may be about crops, about workshops or about the components of a blend. Recognising which one is being discussed helps relate the territory to the specific work it contributes to the cigar.