Although it has had a history as a much-appreciated Cuban brand that started in 1882, the full-flavored Belinda cigar was re-introduced by Cubatabaco as a machine-made cuban cigar in 1987 and aimed primarily at the Eastern European market, with whom Cuba had strong trade relations at the time. This would explain the small size of the range, which are totally machine-made, or machine-bunched with a hand-rolled wrapper. I personally do not like the taste of this cigar. It leaves a very displeasing taste in my mouth after I am finished with it. I have smoked hundreds of cigars and this brand is one of the least favorite of mine.