I would agree with you... but I would also say that if you like the characteristics of a particular tobacco... you may not be able to imitate that elsewhere. For example... I recently tried the Pepin black label blend and fell in love with it... the Cubans may not be able to imitate the...

I don't think anyone was arguing that non Cuban tobacco sucks. I only posed the question to John because it's interesting to hear the opinions of people with incredible experience/knowledge ... the reality is... taste is subjective and everyone has their own opinion.

ditto ... classy move.

Casio solar atomic G-shock. It does the trick for me because I never have to set it (it sets itself everyday at 2am), I don't have to worry about changing a battery, and it doesn't break when if I knock it against something. Negatives: not as nice looking as some of the stylish Swiss watches...

Moki, I think it's hard to compare the two because their political and business environments are very different. My guess is... things would be different if Cuba was free and open for business ... they might be able to get it right more often with the help of John's company.

Thanks John.

John, I'm curious to your personal belief regarding the statement below (because of your extensive knowledge about the growing and processing of tobacco)... I've also seen Jose Padron quoted saying something similar. Thanks, Joe

MC, you definitely know how to make a good day even better!

Reynaldo? (sp?)

edited because I should of read the rules better :) very cool contest though... good luck guys.

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My favorite non Cuban cigars are Padrons. I also really like the Tatuaje brand and the Olive Serie O.

I guess you didn't know Emil is in the money collecting business! :) Great pics man!

The best way to flush the system is some good Indian food or a bowl of fried Chili Peppers :)

A better alternative to cleanse/detox is to adhere to a healthy and balanced lifestyle always. I don't buy into the... "abuse the body for 3 months and then make it all better with a cleanse thinking."

Cuban RyJs

welcome back Harris ... I hope this is the beginning of a new uptrend.

You nailed it

Same with me... plus more frequent trips to Cuba.

also one of my favorite sizes, I also love the half coronas