Cuban cigar advice

jon m

Blatalian

Romeo Y Julieta makes some absolutely delicious Cubans. The best part is that once you get back to the states you can smoke there Dominican versions. While they are not as good as the Cubans, they are still tasty cigars that are decently priced.

Scrambler

Not likely, but if you find the RyJ 2005 limited edition smoke, try it. I hear it's unbelievably fantastic. Hell, if you find some, let me know. Also, Montecristo seems to be a universal favorite. I think the Hoyo De Monterrey Epicure is quite good. A lot of people swear by the Ramon Allones Specially Selected, and they are on the cheaper side. I was gifted one, and thoroughly enjoyed it

phobicsquirrel

Scrambler

kuzi16

Scrambler

kuzi16:

also remember its not illegal if you dont get caught.

That ranks right up there with "it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission" in my world view.

bbc020

Scrambler

If I were you, I would also be looking for the Bolivar Simones Ediciones Regionales Canada 2007

sdip

Would suggest the Hoya De Monterrey Petit Robusto - fantastic cigar. Can't go wrong with the Monte Christo #2 either.

urbino

Seems like maybe you should just get one of everything.

j0z3r

As I recall, the H. Upmann #2 was also pretty good.

Big Dean

j0z3r

Vegas Robaina is one to look into as well, though be warned the unicos tend to draw on the tight side.

Scrambler

phobicsquirrel

phobicsquirrel

PuroFreak

I'm fairly sure that it is legal to bring cigars in directly from Cuba if you are on a legally sanctioned trip from the U.S. but you may only bring enough for personal use. Which the term "enough for personal use" is left pretty much to the customs agents discretion...

phobicsquirrel

Yeah, that is what I was trying to say. But that is such a loose law.. Boy just think, if someone pisses you off, all you have to do is yank their cigars.. what power! lol

PuroFreak

I know! What a cruel cruel punishment!!! I don't know if I could ever get over the loss!

Blatalian

Well it cant be that illegal if the US military allows Cubans to be sold on base.

j0z3r

phobicsquirrel:

for some reason I thought it was okay for one to have them for only personal use.

You're not even allowed to have one if someone gives it to you as a gift. The particular law is pretty thorough in its coverage, ridiculous as it is.

tankbonnies

Guys..I"m heading to Aruba on Sunday. Can you give me any suggestions on where to go and not get ripped off on Cuban's? Thx

rwheelwright

phobicsquirrel:

Yeah, that is what I was trying to say. But that is such a loose law.. Boy just think, if someone pisses you off, all you have to do is yank their cigars.. what power! lol

My friend and I used to have a source for Cubans. It was a guy he worked with who had family in Cuba. He said the law was that if you brought them back directly from Cuba you can bring up to two boxes. Now, that was years ago. Around '99 or 2000 I think.

kuzi16

phobicsquirrel

kuzi16

dutyje

Scrambler

Guys, the rules on this are pretty straightforward. There really aren't any loopholes, nor is there room for interpretation. If you are traveling to Cuba under an OFAC license, then you can bring back up to 100 cigars, provided that their total value does not exceed $100. Otherwise it is illegal for a US national to purchase cuban cigars, or any other cuban goods, anywhere in the world. Since the people asking for advice don't have an OFAC license, it doesn't apply and even under the license it's not like you can bring back 2 boxes of Cohibas. With the $100 limit, you'd be looking at more like 3-6 cigars.

phobicsquirrel

Blatalian

Scrambler:

Guys, the rules on this are pretty straightforward. There really aren't any loopholes, nor is there room for interpretation. If you are traveling to Cuba under an OFAC license, then you can bring back up to 100 cigars, provided that their total value does not exceed $100. Otherwise it is illegal for a US national to purchase cuban cigars, or any other cuban goods, anywhere in the world. Since the people asking for advice don't have an OFAC license, it doesn't apply and even under the license it's not like you can bring back 2 boxes of Cohibas. With the $100 limit, you'd be looking at more like 3-6 cigars.

Well thankfully the US military doesnt play by those rules. Cause we just had scotch & cigar night here on base and they were selling cubans.