10 Things to Know About Cuban Cigars!
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- Опубликовано: 5 авг 2024
- A little different style of video today where I highlight my 10 most important things to know about Cuban cigars before you try them!
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At last! A cigar channel that's actually about cigars rather than aspirational lifestyle nonsense. Great work!
I tell you what, you are a wealth of information to us young cigar smokers in the United States. Most of the information i get is from some pompous in a shirt and tie who owns a massive humidor and la-tee-da upscale Shop who doesn't want to give out too much information and must prove they are Superior in terms of cigar smoking knowledge...
I've watched a lot of videos and I honestly think you have, by far, the best delivery method and information in my opinion.
I think you have more experience, or have learned more from what experience you have... you will touch on things others wont.
Thank you for being level-headed and explaining everything.
Example: In the US if I were to ship in a Cohiba siglo II box, I may think it's perfectly rolled and all the other Arturo Fuentes, Camacho, or Drew Estate I've smoked we're inferior in construction because Cubans are the gold standard right? The mindset of It's Cuban so it's got to be perfect right?
Thank you for telling me otherwise and explaining it's because they cannot keep up with demand so Cuban construction will be subpar sometimes.. however I can tell from your videos that the Cubano flavor profile, if aged for least a 1 1/2 yrs will always be excellent despite the tight-draw or somewhat sloppy construction.
Great reviews, keep up the good work.
Excellent review. You hit all the important bullet points about cuban cigars.
Thank you man! Really glad to hear that!
Great videos sir, I have subbed and look forward to watching more. Greetings from sunny Las Vegas
Thank you so much man! Really appreciate that!
well...i tried partagas lusitanians and im hooked 😭😭🤣🤣
Nick here from Cigar Social Shop & Lounge in Perth Western Australia.... great video with accurate information and explained extremely well.
That’s brilliant to hear man, especially from someone in the industry! Thank you!
@@StogieLads what you said about the Cuban Seedy is very similar again I'm making a lot of posts but nice subject that I'm very interested in about Cubans. The BEHIKE 52 was a very good cigar but then I smoked right after that a cheaper $18 Romeo Giulietta exhibiciones 4 and in my opinion it was almost the same lol just as good. I believe there's a lot of hype about PEHIKE 52,54 and 56 because it's like a Richard Millie watch you can't get them so everybody says it's the best even though it's just the same as a hublot. But that watches water than a Marketplace so it's cheaper and no resale value. Anything that limited people want to get it and say I can have it and the ones laughing to the Bank of the ones that are the master marketeers of that product.
Great video, very nice content.
The question is, if there had been no embargo I.e. no centralized production of cigar in Cuba, would we have new world cigars in the way we do now?
Great review, also love your other videos ! Thanks. Also what’s the song you have playing in the background it’s perfect for this !
Legend! Really really appreciate the kind comment man! The music was just a long compilation video of Afro-Cuban music haha but I can’t seem to find the exact video on RUclips now...
Great video... love the point on the Cohiba - I skip them in favour of Hoya Epicures and you are 100% about them needing to age them. I got lucky that my R&J's are from Nov 19 so they are good to go.
Fantastic to hear man! Three years is solid so I’m sure those sticks are wonderful now!
Ageing is always good, but no amount of ageing will improve the draw of a cigar rolled by an imbecile. Cuba's talented and underpaid (to put it mildly) rollers are emigrating in droves and the badge-wielding greenshirted Kleptocrats are filling the gaps with clueless halfwits and their dogs. Miami's Calle 8 wouldn't have been my go-to destination for cigars 10 years ago, but now it is.
Have you done or could you do a video explaining the differences between maduro conneticut and other types of cigars? New to the game and I'm nerding out on all things cigars atm cheers
Excellent video!!
Tank you!
I stand up and salute u Sir .
Very kind of you to say man!
Great videos, thanks a lot! Very clarifying on Cubans!
My pleasure!
@@StogieLads dear friend, just a little tip or maybe idea for video. People (and me personally) need clarification on Cuban cigars difference. Most non-Cubans has different formats of sane cigar - it is quite clear only difference is format and proportion of filler/wrapper which can differ taste insignificantly.
But Cubans seems like different story. Montecristo 1 and 2 is not just different formats of same cigar, but considerate as totally different flavor profiles by Habanos - can you clarify a big on that?
@@mak1n Yes, your observation is completely correct. The main reason this is, is the fact that Cuban cigars have been around for 100+ years. What might have been a similar blend 70 or so years ago (in your example with Montecristo), has changed significantly throughout the decades as different seeds and hybrids of tobacco is being used. When Davidoff releases a new line, they can blend different sizes, because they use very specific tobaccos from different regions. Habanos just uses cuban tobacco from one small part of one small island. They cannot meet demand as it is so they just try to make as many cigars as possible meaning they just use whatever tobacco is available. This also means they can't keep blends consistent and is also the reason they don't ever reveal anything about their blends. The result of this is that you can buy a box of Montecristo No. 2 from 2018 and one from 2010 and they will taste very different often times, so the same cigar isn't even consistent throughout the years, let alone the different vitolas that appear to be of the same family!
@@StogieLads thanks a lot! This a bit not obvious for someone who just began with Cubans.
@@mak1n The world of cuban cigars is quite confusing indeed man!
I find this video to be wonderful- especially because its nearly 3 years old. I will tell you, currently in week 3 of a month long European trip that has turned into a “Where are the Cuban Cigars” easter egg like hunt- the market and supply is almost NON EXISTENT. And Im not kidding. Some of the finest shops in Spain, France and the ultimate shop in Germany- (Herzog) are wiped out of ANYTHING that isnt Cohiba, Trinidad or RJ Linea D’Oro. Its absurd…AND has been a silver lining this video hits spot on. When Dr. Herzog is smoking Guatemalan Puros (never even heard of Guatemala as a producer) that should tell you something. The cigar he have me from Antigua, was a maduro Torpedo- and it WAS NUTS. Smack in the face for sure. Made my most aged Bolivar Libertadors from 2021 taste like my first marlboro light hiding in the boys bathroom in high school. Also smoked a Don Carlos. Holy. Shit…perspective is everything
To your comment on needing lower humidity, IMO it’s related to the fact they’re rolled tightly. Less moisture is less mass in the same space, it allows for a better draw.
Yeah man that's spot on! Very true!
The Cuban Flavor Profile is what gets us coming back. My problem with new world is the seemingly endless brands and probable OVERSUPPLY. I've had bad luck finding very good new worlds, outside of davidoff, perdomo, fuente, padron, etc. I also think that Maduro overwhelming satisfies and is coveted by ex cigarette smokers/nicotine addicts. Too many brands and overrated sticks equate to "giveaway cigars".
I have to love you like family to share a Cuban..🤣
Haha yeah with these new prices it is definitely tough to justify giving out Cuban cigars for free!
@@Kenny-yl9pc I'm sorry that you took it that way. I'm pretty generous with my sticks and everything else. Most people say that I'm "too nice", but I choose to be. I do share cybans (ask my gardener), but the exponential price increase has made it tough.
The future that I've been losing my vision the last 10 years, makes purchasing cjbans a rational choice for me. You see, I no longer enjoy the things most people take for granted. Things like driving, admiring a beautiful woman, enjoying nature like I once did...it's all changed. So, having a great cuban, to me, is comparable to going to watch a great movie or sports event. This is how I rationalize the purchase. I also stretch them out to last awhile. I wouldn't wish my situation on anyone.
That being said, I've noticed more folks are takers, rather than givers. Just my experience.
As for new world sticks, I just ordered more Micallef, Herrera Estelle Habano, Room 101 the farce and San Cristobals.
If you'd like to try a cuban, reply with a mailing address.
Factually accurate throughout 👌🏻 As an American, I smoke mostly "New World" (non-Cuban) cigars but have ordered Cubans through several different sites (Montefortuna, iHavanas) with no issues regarding shipping, customs, authenticity, etc.
Thank you man! Also glad to hear you’re enjoying your Cuban cigars over there in the states!
You're most welcome and it is well deserved sir!
I'm happy to be able to finally acquire them. If we're (America) going to do business with China it makes zero sense not to with Cuba, IMO. Perhaps we'll normalize relations in the future.
Great video bro appreciate it
Glad to hear you liked it man!
@@StogieLads question. When it comes to storing them and different brands, should they be stored in the humidor unwrapped or still wrapped in plastic it came sealed in? Or the small box? Not sure if the various brands can be mixed together
@@jeffbradley9201 Cellophane doesn’t do much other than slightly protect the cigar. As Cuban cigars don’t ever come in cellophane I always remove it from my non-Cubans just to maintain unity in my humidors haha. Other than that there’s no other reason than aesthetics. It really makes no difference in the quality of storage and aging whether or not you leave it on or take it off.
Very nice video
Great content
Thank you so much man!
I love a good Cuban. The flavour is just so much better than new worlds imo. But quality control is nonexistent, and I'm sick of plugged Cubans.
It’s definitely a flavor that’s impossible to replicate! Like you I also truly wish the construction was better!
Definitely agree, I would rather smoke Cubans for the flavour. But quite often go for a Fuente or Davidoff as the construction and draw will be perfect and I don't have to personally age them for 5 years or more.
100% true. I tried new world. Couldn’t settle for them.
What makes cuban's special is the higher lithium concentration in the soil over there, it gives a bit different kick to the nicotine.
Interesting! I hadn't ever heard that before. For me, Cuban cigars are very low on nicotine though, at least compared to heavy sun grown nicaraguan cigars for example.
@@StogieLads Yeah, It's what the legend says. Nicaraguans are way stronger for sure, but the way it's delivered is also different i think. Much easier to overdose on nicaraguans... and in the bad way. I haven't felt it with cubans yet where you want to puke for hours when overdoing it 😀
@@StogieLadscan you please make a video of your favorite Cuban cigars?
I just bought a box of Partagas Serie D no. 5 and in Canada it’s plain packaging so no box date. However they were way too young like you mentioned. Harsh with ammonia :/…..but I guarantee you the year I’m gonna wait to rest them is going to be absolutely worth it. Wonderful tobacco.
yah, I aged vegueros 18 mos, and they became MONEY. The first one i had when opened the package was not nearly as nice. You gotta put them in a humidor and rest them 3-5 years.
The no.4 are my absolute go-to cigar from my humidor. No need to think about what to smoke and great for any occassion.
What's the name of the music?
Cuban cigars used to be rolled properly. This problem with tight draws and plugged cigars started around 2014 and has gotten progressively worse.
Yeah man the poorly rolled cigars are truly plaguing cuban cigars. Such a shame!
@@StogieLads Man... I'm so bummed about this. Please let us know about your future experiences with Cubans as to whether any (or all) are rolled to tight to the point where they are unsmokeable. Half of my H. Upmman Magnums, purchased at Havana Libre hotel's official shop have the consistency of bricks. I think I would have bettter luck smoking a candle. From my trip last July, my Quay D'Orsays and Cohiba Robustos (at a larcenous 19 bucks a piece) were the only stogies that had less than 20% unsmokable sticks in the box. H Upman, Hoyo de Monterrey, Partegas, Montecristo, were all a F___ing disaster. Got a little corkscrew device to unF____ them, but it obviously ruins the draw pretty badly. Such a shame. Cuban tobacco still tastes the best to me, bar none, but the quality control is an unmitigated disaster. I find myself reaching into my humidor more often than not for a 6 dollar Aurora Connecticut toro over a Monte #2 when I want a reliable solid smoke. So sad that it's come to this. For anyone who is buying cigars in Cuba, I strongly recommend that you give the squeeze test to every single stick to make sure that you don't get screwed over. They will allow you to do so if your insist on it.
@@marshallbeggs Wow, so sad to hear you've been so incredibly unlucky with poorly rolled cubans, that sucks! Squeeze tests really help if you're purchasing in person, that's very true man!
What web sight is the best for Cuban cigars to ship to the US.?
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So as a general rule, how long do you let an individual cigar air out before you smoke it?
It’s hard to answer for all cigars, but in a very generalized sense, 3-7 years is widely considered the golden spot for Cuban cigars. It depends a lot on the box date but in general I try not to smoke any Cubans that were rolled within a year as they’re usually just too rough around the edges.
@@StogieLads at the age of 62 to go seven years I might be dead and never enjoy it. Lol.
What is a good site to order from?
iHavanas, topcubans, cigarsofhabanos, montefortuna and EGM cigars are very popular ones!
Yup, it’s the embargo.
What exactly is Cuban twang?
Is there a particular online retailer that is preferred for American purchases?
Here's a link to the community on reddit that keep a list of verified retailers! www.reddit.com/r/cubancigars/comments/gifw1n/online_stores_that_ship_to_the_us/
Cigar daily is a nice option. A nother thing people don’t take into consideration is that you should try to buy from an online retailer that is fairly close to you. The more time they spend in shipping the more likely they are to dry out and crack etc which then you need to store for longer to bring them back.
Your also not allowed to sell a non Cuban Cuban brand cigar alongside a Cuban puro. For example you can’t sell the cohiba red dot alongside any Cuban cohiba in the same country.
That's true! I've made a whole video on that topic actually haha
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Kung!
Some New World CIGARS, though they are just so strong and peppery. Strong and pepper he doesn't make great sometimes a medium body like for example, the Cuban cigars they don't have that same strength I mean, after you smoke when you feel it later I hit you later, but not right away like some of the New World CIGARS, although I love New World CIGARS as well they are stronger in my opinion, and usually much more spicy.
Only only two things to know about Cuban cigars, first I can't afford them and second Nicaragua cigars like Padron, Perdomo and Plascencia are one third the price for better , more flavor and consistent construction compared to Cubans.
Yeah the construction is certainly not comparable, I agree!
@@StogieLads I already have made a post but I also my Ed yes I noticed that the Cuban construction of CIGARS sucks compared to some of the best that opus X padron Davidoff all Arturo Fuente as well as many other New World CIGARS on the higher end. My wife noticed that too, and she's from the Dominican Republic.
My only problem with Cuban Cigars is that the most popular brands, Cohiba especially, are riddled with a seemingly endless supply of counterfeits.
Not going to lie, I’ve probably smoked more counterfeits than authentic Cohiba.
Yes, I do know that you should only buy Cubans from a reputable supplier, but I’ve received more of these as gifts and while I DO accept them with vigor, it only takes one stick to tell the difference between fakes and the real thing. I mean if someone is going to go out of their way to get me cigars, I am going to smoke them. If I find that they got counterfeits, those are usually my sticks I take to the golf course. And they don’t know because unless you’ve researched it can be difficult to tell what is what.
I’ve even given newer smokers one of each, one real and one fake, and even newbies can tell the difference.
The times I have been in Europe I do stock up, but there’s a good reason that Cohiba labels are so extravagant and complex.
If you’re shopping around for Cubans, go for Trinidad or Boliva. They aren’t as counterfeited to the same degree.
I was watching another video that said if you buy lots and lots of boxes of Cuban cigars then customs might start to pay attention and will seize them. They pretty much said buy a box maybe once or twice a year or one single Cuban cigar. Nobody is going to care. In other words I guess don’t be greedy and don’t start distributing Cuban cigars in the USA.
Actually wine lovers do talk about French wine and New World wine 😂
For me, I can't justify the premium the reputation affords Cuban cigars. I've found Nicaraguan or Dominican cigars to be just perfecto.
Oh, and regarding embargoed cigars. just before the US embargo on Cuban products including cigars, JFK is reputed to have purchased sixty boxes of them. Politicians eh!?
Scarcity sells. People want what they cannot get. Cigars coming from Nic Hon Dom Rep are just as good.
Agreed!
You have a very appealing beautifully shaped squishy looking head. 🙂
Hahahah I’ll take that as a compliment
@@StogieLads Definite compliment. Smooth skin and lovely face. 🙂
This is why I can't keep out of the comment section. Excellent video mate. You nailed the TRUTH about cubans. I'm an American and I'm a big fan of traditional flavor profiles and traditional (smaller) ring gauges. Cuban petit coronas are my spirit animal. Trinidad over Cohiba same quality better price. Looking forward to more videos!
@@UnderMyPalm Glad to hear that man, thank you so much! Really appreciate the kind words and the comments!!
Never got to have a Cuban cigar, Cohiba is mediocre in my opinion
As for the price increase of Cohiba let’s ask the Chinese man who has cornered the market in Asia and makes the world prices.
Things to know about Cuban cigars. Number one they are too expensive for the value you get for your money number two soils are not well taken care of number three the government doesn’t support those industries very well, and when a hurricane comes through it destroys all the fermenting, Barnes, and, the number of cigars that it produces are half. The government of Cuba mark up the cigars radically to pretty income for the country because they’re being sanctioned to death by America. Last, but at least most Cuban cigars are counterfeits Cohiba.
Cohiba are far from the best they are the most expensive but not the best
1) They are *_way_* overpriced even when they are real. More so now than ever before.
2) They are probably fake even when you buy them in Cuba.
3) Many aren't as good as their much cheaper cousins out of Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Honduras; Ecuador, and Columbia.
Yeah these new price increases are brutal!
11. Sad how a shameless country destroyed Cuba
12. Cuban tobacco is the best
1.overpriced
2.overrated
3.lazy
They're only overrated in US because they're unobtainable, I just see them as another option in the cigar shop and priced similarly to some of the top new worlds
Can you please make a video of your favorite Cuban cigars?