Over the past few decades, the popularity of tobacco products has been in flux. Advanced scientific research has discovered that smoking tobacco products, especially those that have been grown and treated with chemical additives, is very dangerous to the health of human beings.
Smoking on a regular basis has been linked to several types of cancer, and other negative health conditions. However, cigars are different than cigarettes, and if enjoyed on a less than daily basis, there is no proof that they can contribute to decreased health. If you’re thinking about choosing Cuban cigars for the first time, here are some beginner tips to keep in mind.
Before you can start choosing Cuban cigars like a pro, you have to learn how to distinguish the imposters from the genuine article. Because cigar salespeople understand the high demand for this quality product, they have developed ways of packaging cheap cigars so that they look like the more expensive Cubans.
To an inexperienced cigar smoker, these differences can be very hard to detect. The first and most important thing to do is flip over the box and look for the heat stamp that reads “Habanos s.a. HECHO EN CUBA Totalmente a mano.” If these words are missing, or if they are stamped in ink instead, you’ll know that you’re holding fake Cubans.
Once you’ve determined that you’re shopping in a store that offers the real thing, it’s time to get more specific about choosing Cuban cigars.
Most beginners will be unfamiliar with the thick taste and smoke that are produced by a real Cuban cigar, and so it’s best to gravitate toward the brands that are a little more on the mild side.
Guantanamera is one of the newest brands of Cuban cigar to hit the market, and many critics feel that it is the best choice for beginning smokers. The tobacco in these cigars is grown in the Vuelta Arriba region and makes a mild and light bodied cigar.
If you’re going to be traveling to Cuba and want to know which domestic brands to look for while you’re there, be sure to keep an eye out for the Jose L. Piedra. This brand is extremely popular among Cuban natives, because it’s far lighter than many of the full bodied Cuban brands.
The aroma of these cigars is mild to medium, and they are made using a hybrid process of machine-bunching and hand-finishing.
Joe Silva is a passionate and is also an expert in cigar-making, etiquette and humidors. He has been collecting and enjoying cigars for nearly 20 years and has since been advising many cigar enthusiasts on everything from the history of Cuban cigars to choosing the right humidor for effective cigar storing. Joe also receives over a hundred enquiries everyday on .
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