Cigars
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tarkovsky said:
Cigars off the street are a real crapshoot. You *might* just get a good box, but you'll probably get one that is utter crap.
If you're going to get a box, I suggest something mild and small like the Romeo & Julietas tubos (they come in little tubes). A good introduction is the Montecristo #2s, and the Hoyo de Monterrey epicures. You can expect to spend at most C$200 for a box of 25 cigars. Also at least try 1 of the Partagas serie D #2 - now that's a cigar!
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You should PM a 1 player... From what I understand, he is quite a resource of knowledge in this area.kohan said:
I like the Montecristo #2. They're hard to roll and hard to fake. Having said that, last time I was there I got stopped and searched at the airport and had to show receipts for the cigars I had. Fortunately I had bought them in approved stores, so I paid full pin and got the real deal. Otherwise they would have been confiscated and I would have been fined.
Good luck!
Good luck!
What kind of cigars to get is up to you, as everyone's tastes are different. If you are looking to sell them for a profit, I would suggest Cohiba or Montecristo, as those are the two names that most people know, (though here are tons of other good brands available).
When you buy the cigars in Cuba, make sure you buy them from either the factory, or a licensed outlet. They will be more expensive, but they will be REAL. For example, I had a friend pick me up two boxes of Cohiba Piramides, I paid $230 for each box of 25, or $460. That sounds like a lot of money. But when one thinks that Thomas Hinds tobacconist is selling them for the moment @ $59.30 each, or $2965 for the two boxes... You get the idea.
Personally, I never buy cigars from people who have been on vacation from Cuba (unless they can produce a receipt), most people buy the cigars on the street and end up trying to pass off shit.
Oh, and for the love of god, store them properly once you get home... in a seasoned humidor. They can go stale in as little as three days if not stored properly. In as little as 6 hours if put in a fridge.
When you buy the cigars in Cuba, make sure you buy them from either the factory, or a licensed outlet. They will be more expensive, but they will be REAL. For example, I had a friend pick me up two boxes of Cohiba Piramides, I paid $230 for each box of 25, or $460. That sounds like a lot of money. But when one thinks that Thomas Hinds tobacconist is selling them for the moment @ $59.30 each, or $2965 for the two boxes... You get the idea.
Personally, I never buy cigars from people who have been on vacation from Cuba (unless they can produce a receipt), most people buy the cigars on the street and end up trying to pass off shit.
Oh, and for the love of god, store them properly once you get home... in a seasoned humidor. They can go stale in as little as three days if not stored properly. In as little as 6 hours if put in a fridge.
Only buy at the government stores.
You need the official reciept to get the cigars out of the country and you may face a fine if you are caught in Cuba with the fakes. Even if you buy the fakes to smoke in Cuba, be warned. They are sometimes made from backyeard grown weeds, or if they are factory floor sweeping they may have dirt and toe nails in them.
If you are not a regular cigar smoker, then get freshly made cigars. They will be milder than aged cigars. I am not a smoker, but I have enjoyed Monte Cristos. Also, get smaller gauged cigars so that with each puff you are burning less tabaco. I suggest you ask the cigar store keeper for a suggestion on some of the lesser known and cheaper alternatives. You can buy individuals in the store to try.
For a cheap but effective humidor, store them in air tight glass cookie jars with some special cedar wood strips in the jar. This method is quite acceptable. They will last a long time if you keep them in the fridge and add some water to a wet sponge in a separate glass container inside the big jar to keep the cigars from drying up.
While you are down there, pick up some rum. You are allowed to bring back 2 bottles duty free.
You need the official reciept to get the cigars out of the country and you may face a fine if you are caught in Cuba with the fakes. Even if you buy the fakes to smoke in Cuba, be warned. They are sometimes made from backyeard grown weeds, or if they are factory floor sweeping they may have dirt and toe nails in them.
If you are not a regular cigar smoker, then get freshly made cigars. They will be milder than aged cigars. I am not a smoker, but I have enjoyed Monte Cristos. Also, get smaller gauged cigars so that with each puff you are burning less tabaco. I suggest you ask the cigar store keeper for a suggestion on some of the lesser known and cheaper alternatives. You can buy individuals in the store to try.
For a cheap but effective humidor, store them in air tight glass cookie jars with some special cedar wood strips in the jar. This method is quite acceptable. They will last a long time if you keep them in the fridge and add some water to a wet sponge in a separate glass container inside the big jar to keep the cigars from drying up.
While you are down there, pick up some rum. You are allowed to bring back 2 bottles duty free.
Thank you to all for your feedback. I think I'll try the Monte Crist #2, and looking forward to picking them up.Anynym said:
For Anynym, would I be correct to assume you're a goof? This is a board to post questions and thoughts. I didn't know I need to run to the library and reference sites to post here.
