Cohiba from the DR. Are these fake?

[thechrisdotcom]

So my buddies went to the DR last week. I told them to bring me back gifts. And well, they did. Even though it wasn't expected.

He brought me back a little 10ct box of Cohibas. They say Republica Dominicana on the band below the Cohiba part. I've read some stuff online about the Cohibas that are only allowed to be sold in the DR cuz of General Cigar lawsuits and bla bla bla. So maybe they could be the legit ones that are only sold in the DR. Now what makes me think they are fake...

-They're very soft and have not consistently filled.
-The box and label look like crap.
-The cellophane is very thin and not like the cellophane on other cigars.

Here are some pics. You guys be the judge. I just got these so I haven't smoked one. They are very soft so I don't know if they're too "wet" or what. I'm gonna leave them out for a few days then I'll light one up and test it.

[hammondc]

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. Fun stuff.

[thechrisdotcom]

Now I'm no pro when it comes to Cohibas, cuz I don't smoke these things.

But isn't the face supposed to be facing the other direction?

[hammondc]

I enjoy the 1/4, 1/3 and 3/4 dots on the bands.

BUT....it does say 'premium' on the bands

[DPD6030]

This is a joke right?

[thechrisdotcom]

Originally Posted by DPD6030

This is a joke right?

How would this be a joke? Who am I trying to play a trick on?

[markem]

There is a legit NC Cohiba brand. They are often called Cohiba Red Dots. These look way, way below the standards of the NC marca and they certainly aren't even pretending to be the Cuban ones.

[Bill86]

Originally Posted by thechrisdotcom

How would this be a joke? Who am I trying to play a trick on?

The trick was played on you me thinks.

They aren't Cubans if that's what you're asking.

Oh and the obvious, I would NOT smoke those.

[MrOneEyedBoh]

HMm..



Basically yeah people are saying they are.

None the less

[thechrisdotcom]

Originally Posted by markem

There is a legit NC Cohiba brand. They are often called Cohiba Red Dots. These look way, way below the standards of the NC marca and they certainly aren't even pretending to be the Cuban ones.

Yeah. I knew from the get go these couldn't be real. I told my buddy to bring me back a cigar from the DR. Not sure why you would make fake DR cigars.

I don't blame my friend, he doesn't know anything about cigars. I'll just tell him I smoked them all or something after some time. He doesn't smoke so it's not like he'll ask to smoke one with me.

[DPD6030]

Originally Posted by Bill86

The trick was played on you me thinks.

They aren't Cubans if that's what you're asking.

Oh and the obvious, I would NOT smoke those.

That was the joke. Sorry to come off as an ass. Basically the non-cubans are red dot cohibas. These are packaged to represent real Cubans but definitely are not.

Now are they real Dominican cigars...who knows. They look terrible but may smoke good.

[thechrisdotcom]

Originally Posted by Bill86

The trick was played on you me thinks.

They aren't Cubans if that's what you're asking.

Oh and the obvious, I would NOT smoke those.

Where did I ask if these were fake Cubans? I'm not dumb, it says Republica Dominicana on the band. I'm asking if they're fake DR Cohibas.

[Bill86]

DR Red dot Cohibas (what they should look like)

[MurphysLaw]

Just for grins, you should dissect one to see what's inside

[thechrisdotcom]

Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

Just for grins, you should dissect one to see what's inside

Was thinking about it.

[Bill86]

Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

Just for grins, you should dissect one to see what's inside

Some things are not meant to be seen

[thechrisdotcom]

I don't think I've ever had a Cohiba.

When my buddies went to DR I wasn't expecting them to get me a Cuban or a DR cigar. I ended up getting DR made cigars but they look like crap. So I thought I'd show ya guys and get your thoughts.

[DPD6030]

You might be surprised. I had a fake one and it was aromatic pipe tobacco for the filler wrapped in a banana leaf.

[thechrisdotcom]

Well I'm not gonna tell my friend. I'll just tell him I smoked them over time and I enjoyed them.

It was the thought that count, no point being rude to him.

[Bill86]

It's best to ask friends if they do buy you cigars to get them from a La Casa Del Habano shop. There are A LOT of fake cigars is certain countries.