What is so good about Cuban cigars?
Cigars from Cuba (or Cubans), are generally considered to be the worlds finest cigars. Indeed, cigars are almost synonymous with Cuba. Cuba produces such great cigars because the weather is ideal for growing tobacco, and the country is filled with fields of prime tobacco in support of a centuries old industry. Cuban cigars may feature tobacco from different parts of Cuba in the wrapper, filler, and binders. Many Cuban cigars are still hand made, which continue to add to their luster and prestige. Some popular Cuban cigar brands include Trinidad, Bolivar, Quintero, Fonseca, Partagas, Cohiba, Punch, Cuaba, and many others. Of course, no matter how good Cuban cigars are, it is currently against the law in the US to purchase or import cigars from Cuba. The reason for this prohibition is the 1967 trade embargo in response to the rise in power of the Communist Party in Cuba. Of course, while the prohibition has stemmed trade, it has likely in turn made Cubans even more desirable and expensiv
