| Cuban cigars are well known around the world. Even people from remote lands have an idea about the high quality of these cigars. Cuban cigars are made from leaves of tobacco, and their production is controlled by the Cuban government. According to numerous cigar experts around the world Cuban cigar manufacturers are considered to be the most skilled on the planet. You've probably heard about such popular brands like Montecristos or Coronas Especiales. The last one is rumored to be Fidel Castro's favorite brand. Apart from these two cigar manufacturers there are a lot of other sorts of the same level of quality.
A big disappointment for all cigar-lovers in the States was a trade embargo imposed by President Kennedy in 1962. The ban to import products of Cuban origin, including cigars, to the state is currently in force as well. Actually, there is an opportunity to bring up to 2 boxes for personal use from any other country and from licensed trips to Cuba as well.
Despite all the difficulties, there are lots of offers for Cuban cigars in the US. Nevertheless, you have to be very attentive, because there's an opinion among professionals that about 95% of so-called "Cuban" cigars sold in the United States are counterfeit. What's more, lots of Cuban refugees living in the States produce cigars and refer to them as “Cuban” using the argument that they are made by Cubans. As far as you understand, these cigars aren't original ones, so their quality is doubtful.
In most situations you will be able to discover an imitation, because non-original Cuban cigars are of poor quality and they don't look like real ones. But nevertheless, in the recent time there has been an increase in production of Cuban cigar imitations that are not so easy to discover.
Basically, the only way to buy original Cuban cigars of the highest quality is to find a reputable and reliable dealer. On-line Cuban cigars stores enjoy great popularity at present. In such shops you can obtain original Cuban cigar products from different manufacturers. To make sure that the on-line shop you're planning to buy cigars from is reliable, make a little research on it. |
