Real Cubans

03-26-2009, 10:48 PM

What is the difference?

I see some websites selling real cubans but the names and lables are the same as those I buy local.

Wolfgang · 03-26-2009, 10:54 PM

Whats a Cuban?

You cannot buy them inside the USA.

awsmith4 · 03-26-2009, 10:54 PM

The ones you see locally are Non Cuban brands that share the same name a Cuban brands...and that is the only similarity

Jbailey · 03-26-2009, 10:55 PM

The only thing that's the same is the label/name. Beside that they are completely different.

03-26-2009, 10:57 PM

I know they cant be purchased in the US just wondering what the difference is since the lables look exactly the same. Looking on websites that sell "Real Cubans" but not in the US.

03-26-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jbailey

The only thing that's the same is the label/name. Beside that they are completely different.

Agreed!

awsmith4 · 03-26-2009, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TomKingSells

I know they cant be purchased in the US just wondering what the difference is since the lables look exactly the same. Looking on websites that sell "Real Cubans" but not in the US.

They use NON CUBAN tobacco in the ones you see at the store. Foe example a Non Cuban Montecristo is made in the Dominican Republic out of mostly Dominican tobacco and a Cuban Montecristo is made of Cuban tobacco in Cuba

Wolfgang · 03-26-2009, 11:05 PM

These are not real :-)

Mr Edmundo · 03-26-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TomKingSells

I know they cant be purchased in the US just wondering what the difference is since the lables look exactly the same. Looking on websites that sell "Real Cubans" but not in the US.

"Real" Cubans are made from tobacco grown in Cuba. They are also rolled packaged and shipped for distributorship from there.
The ones you see in the US are made from tobacco NOT from Cuba, but anywhere else, really.
There are many that prefer the taste of Cuban grown tobacco to tabacco grown elsewhere. Just like the same grape variety may make a different tasting wine if grown in France compared to Napa valley.
I'm not saying Cuban made cigars are "better", but they do have a different characteristic to them that is uniquely their own.
Hope that helps.

Wolfgang · 03-26-2009, 11:12 PM

If they are inface the "Cohiba" bands that look the same they are indeed fakes since Cohiba is one of of not the top counterfeited cigar produced. Hope this answers your question.

03-26-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TomKingSells

What is the difference?

I see some websites selling real cubans but the names and lables are the same as those I buy local.

Many vendors sell both Cuban and non cuban cigars on their respective sites but I can guarentee you that they are not selling cigas that look exactly like Cuban cigars at your local B&M

03-26-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Edmundo

"Real" Cubans are made from tobacco grown in Cuba. They are also rolled packaged and shipped for distributorship from there.
The ones you see in the US are made from tobacco NOT from Cuba, but anywhere else, really.
There are many that prefer the taste of Cuban grown tobacco to tabacco grown elsewhere. Just like the same grape variety may make a different tasting wine if grown in France compared to Napa valley.
I'm not saying Cuban made cigars are "better", but they do have a different characteristic to them that is uniquely their own.
Hope that helps.

Thanks for the info.

Mr Edmundo · 03-26-2009, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TomKingSells

Thanks for the info.

No problem.
By the way, welcome to they Asylum. Did you post an intro in the new inmates section?

03-26-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Edmundo

No problem.
By the way, welcome to they Asylum. Did you post an intro in the new inmates section?

no I didnt

Mr Edmundo · 03-26-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TomKingSells

no I didnt

Might want to take a look there. Tell us a bit more about yourself.

bobarian · 03-27-2009, 12:34 AM

WTF????
You guys are wrong! SonicMike got me this CUBAN at the Chevron station!

Jbailey · 03-27-2009, 12:42 AM

Holy Crap! 100% pre-embargo cuban tobacco! I've been shopping at the wrong places. I need to get to a Chevron asap.

theonlybear4CORT · 03-27-2009, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

WTF????
You guys are wrong! SonicMike got me this CUBAN at the Chevron station!

Bax · 03-27-2009, 01:44 AM

Gas, cubans and a 3 day old krispy kreme... I'm so there.

Starscream · 03-27-2009, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bax

Gas, cubans and a 3 day old krispy kreme... I'm so there.

I'm there too. Can't wait for the three day old Krispy Kreme.

03-26-2009, 10:48 PM	#1
TomKingSells Guest Posts: n/a	Real Cubans What is the difference? I see some websites selling real cubans but the names and lables are the same as those I buy local.

03-26-2009, 10:54 PM	#2
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Real Cubans Whats a Cuban? You cannot buy them inside the USA. __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

03-26-2009, 10:54 PM	#3
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: Real Cubans The ones you see locally are Non Cuban brands that share the same name a Cuban brands...and that is the only similarity __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

03-26-2009, 10:55 PM	#4
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,211 Trading: (17)	Re: Real Cubans The only thing that's the same is the label/name. Beside that they are completely different. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

03-26-2009, 10:57 PM	#5
TomKingSells Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Real Cubans I know they cant be purchased in the US just wondering what the difference is since the lables look exactly the same. Looking on websites that sell "Real Cubans" but not in the US.

03-26-2009, 11:12 PM	#10
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Real Cubans If they are inface the "Cohiba" bands that look the same they are indeed fakes since Cohiba is one of of not the top counterfeited cigar produced. Hope this answers your question. __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

03-27-2009, 12:34 AM	#16
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Real Cubans WTF???? You guys are wrong! SonicMike got me this CUBAN at the Chevron station!

03-27-2009, 12:42 AM	#17
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,211 Trading: (17)	Re: Real Cubans Holy Crap! 100% pre-embargo cuban tobacco! I've been shopping at the wrong places. I need to get to a Chevron asap. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

03-27-2009, 01:44 AM	#19
Bax C A P S...CAPS CAPS CAPS! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Ringgold,GA Posts: 2,173 Trading: (70)	Re: Real Cubans Gas, cubans and a 3 day old krispy kreme... I'm so there. __________________ I'm the most interesting man in the world... but only if you find stupid stuff really interesting.