| The number of cigar aficionados has been steadily | | | | there are a number of locals that would sell fakes to |
| increasing with cigar becoming chic once again. Many | | | | foreigners at a cheaper price claiming that what they |
| celebrities and social icons can be seen enjoying a | | | | sell were stolen from cigar factories or other stories |
| stick of their favorite cigar in public gatherings adding to | | | | proving how genuine their goods are. |
| its ever growing popularity. Cigars are made in many | | | | * Only buy cigars from well established cigar store, a |
| parts of the world but the most sought after types of | | | | number of cigar shops in Spain, Canada, United |
| cigars are Cuban cigars or Havana cigars as they are | | | | Kingdom, and other countries are famous for selling |
| widely called. Authentic Cuban cigars undergo multiple | | | | genuine Cuban cigar and have good reputation. |
| sets of intricate processes during production, giving | | | | * If the price is too good to be true, then it probably is. |
| them a unique taste and aroma that won a large | | | | If you’re new to cigars, find out the market price |
| number of enthusiasts. | | | | for different classes of Cuban cigars, anything sold |
| After production, Havana cigars are distributed to | | | | with a big reduction in price is most probably |
| selected authorized dealers around the world. The | | | | counterfeit. |
| remaining portion will be divided among local cigar | | | | * Examine the box, make sure it is tightly sealed and |
| shops which are mostly located in Havana. Though | | | | has a warranty seal marked on it. Avoid buying |
| there is a large demand for Cuban cigar around the | | | | Havana cigars that come in boxes that appear to be |
| world, its availability is very limited especially in western | | | | damaged or tampered. |
| countries where a significant percent of cigar | | | | * If you’re allowed to open the box, examine the |
| aficionados belong. The inability of producers to meet | | | | cigar by smelling it, genuine Cuban cigars have very |
| the demands for Cuban cigars has urged opportunists | | | | rich and strong aroma, and if you have a bit of |
| to produce counterfeits which of course taste poorly | | | | experience with cigars you would easily identify which |
| compared to its authentic counterpart and are made | | | | is genuine and which is counterfeit. |
| of low quality materials, degrading the name of genuine | | | | * If you’re planning to buy cigars online, examine the |
| Cuban cigars. With the large number of fake Cuban | | | | website first. Most well established businesses would |
| cigars running around the market, here are certain | | | | make sure that they have a formidable website set up |
| things to take note of when looking for genuine Cuban | | | | for online customers. You may search for customer |
| cigars. | | | | reviews about them as well. |
| * Probably the safest way to buy genuine Cuban | | | | Remember however, displayed above are only |
| cigars is to travel to Havana where Cuba distributes | | | | general tips on how to avoid counterfeit Cuban cigars. |
| most of its Habanos for local sale. Be wary however | | | | Experience is the best teacher, once you get a hand |
| of locals that would approach and try to sell Havana | | | | of how cigar enthusiasts do their business, finding and |
| cigars. Seeing how profitable the cigar business is, | | | | buying genuine Cuban cigar will become easier. |