Cuban Hats

Everyone knows that Cuban cigars are the most coveted cigars, known worldwide for their smoothness and rich flavors. Indeed, Cuban cigars are so prized that many illegitimate dealers have been known to sell fake Cubans to unsuspecting cigar smokers. How do you tell if what you have is a fake or real? First, make sure you buy your cigars from a legitimate distributor. Buy your local tobacconist or a reputable company mail to protect your money on turning for a box of counterfeit cigars.

If you have the opportunity to buy a box of purported Cuban cigars, but have doubts, take time to examine the area before purchasing. Here are some tips to help you identify fakes from the real thing.

The most important thing to consider is the box. Authentic Cuban cigars will contain a warranty seal green and white on left front of the box. The seal must contain a symbol that has a picture of a shield and a hat. In the upper right corner of the box, he must find a white sticker that is placed diagonally with the word 'Habanos' printed on it. The overall appearance of the box must be clean and tidy. If the dialog box appears damaged, soiled, worn or marked, avoid it. If the color of the box is dim, do not buy it. Even if the cigars are the real things, their quality may have suffered in transport. If you're in the market for Cohiba, Trinidad, or brand cigars Q'dorsay, know that all authentic Cohiba contain the warranty seal green and white on the right side of the box.

On the bottom of the box of cigars, you should find a heat stamp Habanos with the words'. " The heat stamp should be impressed on the bottom of the box. Fake Cuban cigar boxes often find other ways to print the label, like using rubber stamps or paper labels. You should also find a factory code stamp at the bottom that is stamped in green, blue or black ink. This stamp will tell you when and where the cigars were rolled.

If you can open the box, take the time to smell the tobacco. Cuban cigars have a deep, rich flavor, one dedicated to cigar aficionados. If the smell is off, or very low, chances are that you do not have a box of authentic Cuban cigars in your hands. The cigars should be in the same direction, and the top row may appear slightly flattened. The caps on all the cigars should appear identical, and the foot of each cigar should be cut short. The bands on all the cigars should also be identical and must be arranged so as to face the same direction. If allowed, test the cigars by pressing them. Feel the entire length of each cigar, checking soft or hard. The cigars should be firm but flexible.