It includes two different codes that can give an insight into the production date of the cigar. The Cuño stamp should be found at the bottom of the box underneath all the other information. The wood will generally have some phrases engraved or stamped onto the bottom, such as "Hecho en Cuba", "Totalmente a mano", and "Habanos S.A." Many of these phrases on counterfeit boxes are often spelt incorrectly. The boxes, in general, will not be made from glass or plastic and instead will be from more traditional wood. This seal can be hard to replicate, so many fake Cuban cigar manufacturers do not include it. If the cigars were packaged after 2010, then there will also be a hologram logo in this corner that reads "Hecho en Cuba" or "Made in Cuba". Firstly, real Cuban cigars will have the Habanos seal at the top right-hand corner of the box. Analyze the cigar box for key markings.Ĭigar boxes are the first thing you see after purchase, and there are a few things to look out for. Let's dive into some of the key ways to spot a fake Cuban cigar and even some that only discerning aficionados will truly notice. While this tobacco might be premium, there are still those who will attempt to sell fake Cuban cigars to tourists and other less informed consumers. Findy Cigars, for example, use tobacco seeds that originally came from Cuba and then are grown in a number of locations around the world, such as Indonesia, Nicaragua, Ecuador and the Dominican Republic - all locations known for their premium tobacco. It is important for cigar manufacturers to be clear about where their tobacco come from. Fake Cuban cigars often make their way to the market, unbeknownst to consumers. Send any questionable Cuban band(s), along with a brief description of how/where you obtained the cigar(s), to our office and we will happily determine authenticity.Cuban cigars come with a solid reputation and a seal of quality, but due to this, however, they are often replicated.
Think you may have purchased or smoked a fake Cuban cigar? Let us be the judge. If they are uneven, faded or oddly shaped, you might have a fake on your hands. Also, note the precision of the circles and lines. The white circles, along with the two dots and borders that run outside the band’s gilded lines, should be embossed and have a consistent, stark-white color. The band is glossy, while some fakes might be closer to the pre-2007, matte-green color. The brown band is now darker and redder, more of a bean color than the previous milk chocolate shade. The color of the band also changed slightly in 2007. The squiggly gold lines that run along the center of the band should be the same color as the fleur-de-lis, however, the lines are not raised. If the fleur-de-lis is flat, the band is not authentic. Run your finger over the band to feel if the logo is raised.
The fleur-de-lis, which is central to the band's design, has been embossed in gold since 2013. The band will always say “Montecristo” at the top with “Habana” beneath, separated by two white dots on either side. The signature piece in the design, however, is the gold fleur-de-lis placed at the center of the band. 2 ( a former Cigar Aficionado Cigar of the Year), Montecristos have a wide variety of sizes and flavor profiles. The current Montecristo band is brown with squiggly gold lines and white borders. 4 to the stately and shapely Montecristo No. From the diminutive and ubiquitous Montecristo No. Created in 1935 in Havana by Menendez Garcia y Cia., Montecristo is a mainstay of the Cuban cigar portfolio.
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