Cuban cigars are well known throughout the world. Even non-smokers have heard about the high quality of these cigars. Cuban cigars are made from tobacco, and their production is under control of the government of Cuba. According to numerous cigar specialists throughout the world Cuban cigar producers are considered to be the most professional on the planet. You've probably heard about such widespread brands as Montecristos or Coronas Especiales that is considered to be one of the favorite brands of Fidel Castro. Apart from these producers there are a lot of other sorts of the same level of quality.
A big regret for each cigar-lover in the USA was a trade embargo imposed by President Kennedy in 1962. The prohibition to import Cuban production, cigars included, to the country is in force today as well. As a matter of fact, there is a possibility to bring up to two boxes for the personal use from another country and from licensed visits to Cuba as well.
Despite all the complications, there are lots of offers for Cuban cigars in the country. Nevertheless, you should be very attentive, because it has been claimed that about 95 per cent of so-called "Cuban" cigars sold throughout the United States are counterfeit. What's more, a lot of Cuban refugees living in the USA produce cigars and refer to them as “Cuban” since they are made by Cubans. As far as you understand, these cigars are not original ones, so their quality is doubtful.
In most situations you will be able to discover an imitation, since non-original Cuban cigars are of low quality and they do not look like original ones. But nevertheless, recently there has been an increase in manufacture of Cuban cigar fakes that are not so easy to find out.
As a matter of fact, the only way to obtain original Cuban cigars of the best quality is to find a reputable and reliable dealer. Online Cuban cigars shops have gained great popularity at present. There you may buy original Cuban products from different producers. In order to make sure that the online shop you are planning to purchase cigars from is reliable, do some Google search and ask people you trust.