Cigars, Scent′ed

Syn. Perfu′′med cigars ; Cigarr′æ aromat′icæ , L. Prep. 1. By moistening ordinary cigars with a strong tincture of cascarilla, to which a little gum benzoin and storax may be added. Some persons add a small quantity of camphor, or of oil of cloves or ca ia. 2. By soaking the tobacco, of which the cigars are to be made, or the cigars themselves, for a short time in a very strong infusion of cascarilla, and then allowing them to dry by a very gentle heat. 3. By simply inserting very small shreds of cascarilla bark between the leaves of the cigar or in small slits made for the purpose. Obs. The above yield a very agreeable odour when smoked; but are said to intoxicate quicker than unprepared cigars of equal strength and quality. They lose much of their fragrance by age.