Unless I am mistaken, has America not had an embargo on ANY products from the island nation of Cuba, and this includes Cuban cigars, since the early 1960's? If this is true, then the fact Cuban cigars are popular in America makes one wonder if the embargo is being enforced and, if not, then we need to question why. What good is an embargo if you let select products from... Read More

Tidbit: As a result of the trade embargo with Cuba, Cuban cigars are illegal for citizens of the United States. Even citizens whom are traveling abroad.

However, this doesn't mean that Cuban cigars aren't attainable. Note: I'm not encouraging the purchase of Cuban cigars, I'm merely stating what you would do if you wanted to purchase a Cuban cigar.

Cigars signify a high... Read More

All the Cuban Cigars you can Smoke, Here!

So you like to suck on a stogie once and while and kick back on the patio. Perhaps over a beer and a game of poker with your buddies, well no matter where and when you like to smoke, all cigar lovers are aware that some of the best cigars to be had are Cuban cigars. Unfortunately, ever since they were banned they are rather hard to... Read More

Perhaps no other product on Earth is the subject of more secrecy and hypocrisy than Cuban cigars. Despite the official embargo on all products from the Communist island of Cuba, how many of America's high rollers, including many top legislators, secretly enjoy Cuban cigars? In an excerpt from a book entitled The Terrorist Watch: Inside the Desperate Race to Stop the Next... Read More

Although trade with Cuba is illegal, and has been illegal since the early 60s's, there are signs that the trade embargo with Cuba may be thawing somewhat, otherwise why would a staunchly Republican governor like Dave Heineman would be in Cuba making a deal to sell $12 million dollars worth of Nebraska wheat to the Communist Paradise in the Caribbean? A New York Times article... Read More

They may be illegal in the U.S., but Cuban cigars are hotter than ever, spawning greater and greater sales worldwide and with them boosting the sales of cigar accessories like cigar humidors, cutters, lighters and fancy ashtrays. According to a recent article posted on the Prensa Latina website, "The world impact of Habanos SA cigars is growing daily, especially for brands... Read More

I am not a cigar smoker. I have tried a few cigars in my time, but certainly not the fancy, expensive kind such as Cuban cigars. I went on a trip to the Caribbean last year, and a friend asked me to bring home some Cuban cigars for him. I went to the cigar shop, and I was totally amazed at the huge selection in store. I have no idea what to look for. They also had all... Read More

In a recent posting from "The Stogie GuysCigar Inisider", noted musician, novelist, and erstwhile governor aspirant of the great state of Texas held forth on the virtues of Cuban cigars, cigar accessories, and other matters of great importance to those who appreciate a "Good Smoke." Smokers of Cuban Cigars should be mourning Kinky's failed bid to become Governor of the... Read More

Many people know that Cuban cigars are illegal to sell in the United States but are hazy to the reasons why. I thought I would look up the information for you because it is pretty interesting that a cigar that is thought to be the best to be illegal in America. Some would say that Cuban cigars are only rivaled by those created in Honduras or Nicaragua. Cuban cigars get... Read More

I am not a smoker but I hear from people that are smokers that Cuban cigars are the something to rave about. Apparently Cuban cigars have a smoke "flavor" all their own. I guess you would have to be a cigar connoisseur to be able to distinguish differences in the smoke that is inhaled. I know that Cuban cigars are expensive so I imagine that a... Read More

When people are asked what are the best cigars the default answer is "Cuban cigars." Why is that? It is because Cuban cigars for a long time have been renowned for their taste and overall quality. If you are lucky enough to get your hands on a box of Cuban cigars then you are going to want to know how to preserve them. The most obvious way to... Read More

Cuban cigars are very coveted. The demand outweighs the supply and this causes fake Cuban cigars to find their way onto the market. Many times a retailer does not even realize they are selling fake Cuban cigars. In addition, lately a number of cigar fans have been fooled by lure of the discount cigars found on the internet. This is why it is... Read More

Cuban cigar makers are akin to artists. They blend, roll and passionately produce a product that appeals to the discerning cigar lover. Cuban cigars have their appeal to the business class and the recreational smoker. They seem to be a conversational item and an ice breaker at meetings of newly formed business ventures and appear only at special... Read More