Patent ID: 7900638

Claim:
A method of making a custom made cigar comprising the steps of: (a) a consumer purchasing a cigar having a shell, the shell having first and second ends and a longitudinal bore, the bore being filled with tobacco filler; (i) a plurality of perforations which can be opened causing the cigar to have first and second longitudinal edge portions; (ii) wherein the cigar is packaged for sale; and (iii) wherein after the cigar is removed from the packaging, the perforations can be opened by a consumer, and the first and second edge portions can be moved apart thereby allowing the consumer to remove at least part of the tobacco filler from the bore, and add new tobacco to the bore and thereafter form a customer cigar; (b) the consumer opening the perforations forming first and second edge portions, and moving apart the first and second edge portions to provide access to the tobacco filler in the bore; (c) the consumer removing at least part of the tobacco filler from the bore; and (d) the consumer adding new tobacco to the bore, sealing the shell, thereby forming a custom-tailored cigar.