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counterfit cubans

Some folks like them, some folks don't. I have had one and I thought it was pretty good. I believe it was the torpedo. I have been meaning to pick up a fiver and smoke a few more of them.

The latest edition of the Cigar Magazine that JR's puts out, gives them a pretty good rating. They also rate them by "value" which includes cost. They rated very well in value. I just got the magazine yesterday and it's at home, so I can't quote the facts and figures. (In general, the less expensive cigars do better in the value category).

There is also a cigar named with a similar name (from JR's website):

GENUINE PRE-EMBARGO COUNTERFEIT CUBANS CIGARS
Handmade NIC
Wrapper: ECSU Binder: ECSU Filler: HON/NIC
Medium-Full Bodied

Also from JR's (for comparison):

GENUINE COUNTERFEIT CUBANS CIGARS
Handmade NIC
Wrapper: ECSU Binder: ECSU Filler: HON/NIC
Medium-Full Bodied


ECSU - Ecuadorian Sumatran

Might be interesting to do a taste test between the two.

Anybody smoked both of these? Want to comment?
 
I have only had one fake, that i knew about. It was suspect box of Cohiba Panatelas, picked up from a Cuban, that works at a resort (who's cousin is.. that knows.... :sign: ). I knew all well too well to buy only from govt stores, but what the hell, they were $25 US / box. For a buck a piece, they had a tight draw, which was fixed by lowering the RH to 60%. Otherwise, it was missing some spice, and the full body that i found in a real same sized Cohiba Panatela i obtained legit, for comaprison.

Would i buy again? yes, if i had the room (50 cigs per peson and there was someone coming back without their limit)
 
Sunward said:
I have only had one fake, that i knew about. It was suspect box of Cohiba Panatelas, picked up from a Cuban, that works at a resort (who's cousin is.. that knows.... :sign: ). I knew all well too well to buy only from govt stores, but what the hell, they were $25 US / box. For a buck a piece, they had a tight draw, which was fixed by lowering the RH to 60%. Otherwise, it was missing some spice, and the full body that i found in a real same sized Cohiba Panatela i obtained legit, for comaprison.

Would i buy again? yes, if i had the room (50 cigs per peson and there was someone coming back without their limit)
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LOL the cigar he is talking about has the BRAND NAME "Cuban Counterfeits" perfectly legal.
 
Wurm said:
Sunward said:
I have only had one fake, that i knew about. It was suspect box of Cohiba Panatelas, picked up from a Cuban, that works at a resort (who's cousin is.. that knows.... :sign:  ). I knew all well too well to buy only from govt stores, but what the hell, they were $25 US / box. For  a buck a piece, they had a tight draw, which was fixed by lowering the RH to 60%. Otherwise, it was missing some spice, and the full body that i found in a real same sized Cohiba Panatela i obtained legit, for comaprison.

Would i buy again? yes, if i had the room (50 cigs per peson and there was someone coming back without their limit)
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LOL the cigar he is talking about has the BRAND NAME "Cuban Counterfeits" perfectly legal.
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How can you tell?

JK
 
JimK said:
Wurm said:
Sunward said:
I have only had one fake, that i knew about. It was suspect box of Cohiba Panatelas, picked up from a Cuban, that works at a resort (who's cousin is.. that knows.... :sign:  ). I knew all well too well to buy only from govt stores, but what the hell, they were $25 US / box. For  a buck a piece, they had a tight draw, which was fixed by lowering the RH to 60%. Otherwise, it was missing some spice, and the full body that i found in a real same sized Cohiba Panatela i obtained legit, for comaprison.

Would i buy again? yes, if i had the room (50 cigs per peson and there was someone coming back without their limit)
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LOL the cigar he is talking about has the BRAND NAME "Cuban Counterfeits" perfectly legal.
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How can you tell?

JK
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Very easily... if he posted this in the right forum ;)

jgohlke said:
Some folks like them, some folks don't. I have had one and I thought it was pretty good. I believe it was the torpedo. I have been meaning to pick up a fiver and smoke a few more of them.

The latest edition of the Cigar Magazine that JR's puts out, gives them a pretty good rating. They also rate them by "value" which includes cost. They rated very well in value. I just got the magazine yesterday and it's at home, so I can't quote the facts and figures. (In general, the less expensive cigars do better in the value category).

There is also a cigar named with a similar name (from JR's website):

GENUINE PRE-EMBARGO COUNTERFEIT CUBANS CIGARS
Handmade NIC
Wrapper: ECSU Binder: ECSU Filler: HON/NIC
Medium-Full Bodied

Also from JR's (for comparison):

GENUINE COUNTERFEIT CUBANS CIGARS
Handmade NIC
Wrapper: ECSU Binder: ECSU Filler: HON/NIC
Medium-Full Bodied


ECSU - Ecuadorian Sumatran
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Also a big clue :whistling:
 
You may be right, but his post could be taken either way.

JK
 
cloudsofcuba said:
Sorry guys. I was talking about the ones from JRCigar. :D
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I got a couple of these in my newbie sampler and loved them. Very smooth, good full flavor, and almost a hint of sweetness.

And of course hints of leather and coffee, a nice silky oily wrapper, with nice creamy smoke.
:sign: :sign: :sign:
 
I like the pre-embargos a lot...good everyday smoke at something around $9.75 for a 5er from JR. :thumbs:
 
Jeff B. said:
I like the pre-embargos a lot...good everyday smoke at something around $9.75 for a 5er from JR. :thumbs:
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What is the difference between the regular and pre-embargos?
 
The few i have smoked i really have not enjoyed. I dont understand the concept anyway, just get some real ones or smoke the wonderful domestics that can be had these days
 
LouieNY said:
The few i have smoked i really have not enjoyed. I dont understand the concept anyway, just get some real ones or smoke the wonderful domestics that can be had these days
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The concept is marketing. They make no pretension of being actual cuban cigars, they are just saying they are as good as cubans. it is just a way of trying to differentiate themselves from from every other similar non-cuban out there. Call it cheesy marketing if you want, but I think they are as good as most other 2-3 dollar smokes out there.
 
:blush: :blush:

OPPPPPSSSSSSSS!!!!.........
Guess I'm FUBAR?....
It was a Dark Stormy night when I first Read the post,
And a Large Black Bird kept Telling me "Never More"...
SORRY!.. But still a good site? Huh?..
:blush: :blush: :blush: :blush:
 
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