Saturday, November 12, 2011

How to Choose the Genuine Cuban Cigars


Everyone knows that Cuban cigars are the most coveted cigars, famous worldwide for the smooth and rich taste. Indeed, Cuban cigars are so valuable that many illegitimate dealers have been known to sell fake Cuban cigar smokers not to be suspicious. How do you know if what you have is fake or genuine? First, make sure you buy cigars from a legitimate dealer. Buying from a local tobacconist or a reputable mail order business can protect you from forking your money for a fake cigar box.

If you have the opportunity to buy a box of Cuban cigars are recognized, but have your doubts, take the time to check the box before buying it. Here are some tips to help you recognize a fake from the real thing.

The most important thing to examine is the box. Authentic Cuban cigars will contain a green and white warranty seal on the left side of the front of the box. Seals will contain a symbol that has a picture of a shield and a hat. In the upper right corner of the box, you should find a white sticker placed diagonally with the word 'Habanos' printed on it. Overall appearance of the box should be neat and clean. If the box appears damaged, dirty, worn, or marked,
avoid it. If the color of dull box, do not buy it. Even if the cigars are the real things, their quality may have suffered in transport. If you are in the market for Cohiba, Trinidad, or Q'dorsay brand cigars, know that all authentic Cohiba's will contain a green and white warranty seal on the right side of the box.

At the bottom of a cigar box, you should find a heat stamp with the words' Habanos. "Heat stamp should be impressed into the bottom of the box. Fake Cuban cigar boxes often find other ways to instill this label, such as using rubber stamps or paper labels. You also have to find a factory code stamp at the bottom is printed in green, blue or black ink. The stamp will tell you when and where the cigars are rolled.

If you can open the box, take the time to smell the tobacco. Cuban cigars will have a deep, rich aroma, clear to dedicated cigar aficionados. If the smell is off, or very weak, chances are you do not have a box of authentic Cuban cigars in your hands. Cigars should be facing the same way, and the lines above, it may look a little flat. The caps on all the cigars should appear identical, and the foot of each cigar should be cut clean. Band in all the cigars should also be identical, and must be arranged so that they are facing the same direction. If allowed, test the cigars out by pressing down on them. Feel along the entire length of each cigar, checking soft or hard spots. Cigars should feel firm yet pliable.

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