Cigar smoking has historically been seen as a symbol of wealth and status. Compared to mass-produced cigarettes, which are wrapped in paper and leave tar or tobacco residue, cigars are wrapped with tobacco leaves and are usually bigger and thicker. Cigars also last longer and contain more nicotine, with their price determined by how they are rolled, the quality of their tobacco, and the type of packaging they use. In the Caribbean region, known for growing tobacco and rollin