What does the statement "We run our machines slower" really mean?
How are light cigarettes made?
Where do Nat Sherman Cigarettes rate on tar and nicotine levels?
How did Nat Sherman Cigarettes Start?
I notice that your cigarettes burn slower than other cigarettes, do you use a retardant?
Are our light cigarettes different then the full flavor varieties within the same brand?

Q - What does the statement "We run our machines slower" really mean?

A -  Just what it says! Natural tobacco that is not "Cased" or chemically treated, it is very erratic and very difficult to work with. In order to produce a quality cigarette consistently, we must run our machines more slowly with constant attention with at least two inspectors at the machine level to adjust for the effects of the vicissitudes of the weather on this untreated tobacco. If tobacco were to be stabilized with a chemical it would no longer be an all natural cigarette.

Q - How are light cigarettes made?

A -  There are numerous ways to make light cigarettes, certainly the tobacco balance is one. Another common method is to freeze dry the tobacco to puff it up, therefore, creating a lot of empty air space and less tobacco in the cigarette. This method creates not only lighter weight cigarette, but also cigarettes that burn up very quickly even when you are not puffing on them. We chose a more sophisticated method. There are different varieties of paper and filters that allow the mixing of air through laser generated holes. This method helps dilute the smoke and air ratio.

Q - Where do Nat Sherman Cigarettes rate on tar and nicotine levels?

A -  Nat Sherman Cigarettes are made of all natural tobacco. Levels may vary from day to day during a production of our cigarettes. There is no scientific way to accurately measure the levels in every cigarette. As an all natural cigarette we generally rate on the high side.

Q - How did Nat Sherman Cigarettes Start?

A -  A good customer of our cigar business was annoyed that he could not smoke cigars on the plane during his regular trips from Dallas to New York and asked Nat if he could make a cigarette with Cuban tobacco… So we did, and called them Havana Ovals #149. This was the start of our cigarette business.

Q - Why do I have to pay more for your cigarettes?

A -  We believe that it is about quality not quantity. We take great pride and care in manufacturing the finest all natural luxury cigarettes made. We only use the best components during all stages of the manufacturing process. The taste is created by carefully blending only the finest tobacco without additives. We also go through a rigorous inspection process to consistently ensure a quality cigarette.

Q - I notice that your cigarettes burn slower than other cigarettes, do you use a retardant?

A -  All our cigarette products are 100% natural with no additives whatsoever, because we use no casings or flavorings it is more difficult to hold a cigarette together and requires more tobacco within each cigarette itself, that, along with its purity is what creates the slow burn. The slow burning sometimes will cause the cigarette to go out by itself.

Q - Are our light cigarettes different then the full flavor varieties within the same brand?

A -  In most cases we use the same blend and change the filters. This creates a difference in pressure drop, which is how easy or difficult it is for you to draw on the cigarette, and it alters the smoke to air ratio. In some cases we are able to use slightly different tobaccos without sacrificing the flavor. Although, without the use of chemicals, we are restricted as to the flexibility we have of producing a light version of an existing blend.