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2006-08-29 07:12:05 · 6 answers · asked by kevinbach_co 1 in Society & Culture Other - Society & Culture

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Cuban cigars are illegal in the United States, except for pre-embargo cigars which are very rare and extremely expensive. If U.S. citizens attempt to buy, own or bring any Cuban cigars into the U.S., they may be subject to fines and other penalties, depending on the particular circumstances.
Cuban Cigars Are Illegal at Home and Abroad
Technically, although an American citizen cannot even purchase or smoke a Cuban cigar while traveling abroad, there may not be any practical way to enforce the restriction. That being said, a cigar smoker who ever wanted to try a Cuban cigar may want to take the chance while traveling in other countries. Canada and Mexico are not very far from many American cities, and those who are planning a Caribbean cruise will find Cuban cigars for sale on many of the islands. There is, however, a problem with counterfeit Cuban cigars being sold to American tourists. To improve the chances of getting the real thing, make your purchase from a reputable cigar store, and not one of the many street vendors that you'll see near the port. Do not buy any more cigars that you intend to smoke while abroad.
Know the Risks
Cuban Assets Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. Part 515, (Revised September 30, 2004) are administered and enforced by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. Criminal penalties for violation of the Regulations can go as high as $1 million for corporations, and $250,000 for individuals plus up to 10 years in prison. In addition, civil penalties of up to $65,000 per violation can be imposed by OFAC.
The Forbidden Fruit
In general, Cuban cigars are the best in the world. However, a particular Dominican, Honduran or Nicaraguan cigar can taste better than a particular Cuban cigar. Being Cuban does not automatically make a cigar great, but it does make it the forbidden fruit, and therefore, desirable to some connoisseurs. There are so many great cigars in this world, more than one person can ever sample, that it may not make sense to violate our country's laws just to smoke a cigar from Cuba

2006-08-29 12:16:35 · answer #1 · answered by woookin_pa_nub 2 · 0 1

so a procedures as the style you smoke them, Cubans at the instant are no diverse from the different stogie. I smoked 2 Cubans in Jamaica -- a Cohiba and a smaller Romeo y Julieta. basically take your cutter and eliminate the cap. make specific to no longer decrease too intense considering you will tear the wrapper leaf and all hell will ensue. carry the enterprise end of the cigar over the flame of a wood journey or butane lighter without certainly touching the tobacco to the flame. enable it get singed till now puffing gently on the cigar. Draw sharply which incorporate your cheeks if the cherry does not style genuine and initiate taking part in. you're executed with the cigar while smoking ceases to be relaxing for you. additionally, under no circumstances stub a cigar out. basically place it in an ashtray and permit it to burn out. chuffed smoking!

2016-11-06 01:04:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

No thanks I am just back from Cuba mate. As a Spanish nationaI I can go there legally AND I understand them.

Lovely country. Lovely people.

I have boxes of the cigars home with me. In fact..I think I will light one up now.

2006-08-29 07:20:21 · answer #3 · answered by Teacher 4 · 0 0

What about them? I dont smoke...but my husband enjoyed one while we were in cancun a couple months ago....we learned.....to be a REAL Cuban...it must say.....either...Habana...or Havana......

2006-08-29 07:18:28 · answer #4 · answered by lisa46151 5 · 0 3

What about it?
Romeo-y-Juliet & Montecristo are well rated!

2006-08-29 07:17:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

YES, I'D LOVE ONE, THANK YOU...

2006-08-29 07:17:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1 1

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