cubans.. fake or real?

A few years back when I was in St Thomas I picked up a box of Romeo y Julieta Robusto from a shop keep who had a stash hidden away behind the counter. I have always had my doubts about them because the quality was just terrible. Not even smokable in my opinion. Please have a look at these photos and tell me what you think. I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

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I don't think (Cuban) RyJ ever made a non EL robusto.

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It'd be nice to have an introduction, tell us who you are, what you do, what you like to smoke vs just demanding answers...

FAKE!


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It is a great reference to most if not all Cuban cigars ever produced. Good chance if the cigar was never produced, it is fake.:smiley2: Also, as I am sure you are aware, Cuban cigars are illegal for American citizens to possess.

There are a few other subtleties that would lead me to believe they are fakes, but the bands and size alone are all that is required in this case.

fake as fu*k :smiley21:.

sorry.

guado: Wasn't really a demand.

Anyway, I write software for a living. Married, and we just had our first daughter in Jan.

I enjoy a good cigar from time to time, but not daily by any means. For a while I was really in an exploration phase, but I have mostly stopped exploring for the time being. I have a few humidors with maybe 1500 worth of cigars so I think I am very much a cigar amateur.

Some of my favs include

• Padron 64 Annv Maduro A's and Torp
• Padron 26 Maduro (most all)
• Diamond Crown #7
• Monty #2 - cuban (mostly for its strength)
• Bolivar Belicosos - cuban
• La Gloria Cubana #7
• Oliva Master blend Torpedo
• Trinidad Fundadore
• Avo XO

These are some of the ones I find myself rebuying most often. I feel like I may be going for the obvious buys and missing out on sticks with similar characteristics that cost far less. However, since I don't smoke all that often I haven't been compelled enough to search them out. Look forward to getting some insight from experienced aficionados, and maybe find some better buys.


drew_goring: Thanks for the link! very helpful!

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Originally Posted by z_malloc

guado: Wasn't really a demand.

Anyway, I write software for a living. Married, and we just had our first daughter in Jan.

I enjoy a good cigar from time to time, but not daily by any means. For a while I was really in an exploration phase, but I have mostly stopped exploring for the time being. I have a few humidors with maybe 1500 worth of cigars so I think I am very much a cigar amateur.

Some of my favs include

• Padron 64 Annv Maduro A's and Torp
• Padron 26 Maduro (most all)
• Diamond Crown #7
• Monty #2 - cuban (mostly for its strength)
• Bolivar Belicosos - cuban
• La Gloria Cubana #7
• Oliva Master blend Torpedo
• Trinidad Fundadore
• Avo XO

These are some of the ones I find myself rebuying most often. I feel like I may be going for the obvious buys and missing out on sticks with similar characteristics that cost far less. However, since I don't smoke all that often I haven't been compelled enough to search them out. Look forward to getting some insight from experienced aficionados, and maybe find some better buys.


drew_goring: Thanks for the link! very helpful!

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Welcome to the boards. Sorry someone stuck you with some fakes. :smiley18:

Not a demand...it's just being courteous to a new group of people. :smiley37:

Thanks for the intro.

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Not a demand...it's just being courteous to a new group of people. :smiley37:

Thanks for the intro.

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It'd be nice to have an introduction, tell us who you are, what you do, what you like to smoke vs just demanding answers...

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I don't think he demanded anything.

Welcome to the board. If you like Padron 64's, 26's and Avos you've latched on to several of the finest cigars out there.

As for advice on what to try? Well, I don't like suggesting cigars to someone often, as tastes vary widely, but judging from the lsit you have there, here's a few of my favorites you may want to try:

Avo Domaine
LG (Lito Gomez) from La Flor Domicana
Ashton Cabinet (I smoke the #8 primarily)
La Aurora 1495
Oliva Special S
Rocky Patel Old World

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Originally Posted by z_malloc

guado: Wasn't really a demand.

Anyway, I write software for a living. Married, and we just had our first daughter in Jan.

I enjoy a good cigar from time to time, but not daily by any means. For a while I was really in an exploration phase, but I have mostly stopped exploring for the time being. I have a few humidors with maybe 1500 worth of cigars so I think I am very much a cigar amateur.

Some of my favs include

• Padron 64 Annv Maduro A's and Torp
• Padron 26 Maduro (most all)
• Diamond Crown #7
• Monty #2 - cuban (mostly for its strength)
• Bolivar Belicosos - cuban
• La Gloria Cubana #7
• Oliva Master blend Torpedo
• Trinidad Fundadore
• Avo XO

These are some of the ones I find myself rebuying most often. I feel like I may be going for the obvious buys and missing out on sticks with similar characteristics that cost far less. However, since I don't smoke all that often I haven't been compelled enough to search them out. Look forward to getting some insight from experienced aficionados, and maybe find some better buys.


drew_goring: Thanks for the link! very helpful!

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I think $1500 bumps you up into the intermediate or novice category. :smiley36:

Welcome to CS. Sorry bout the bad news on the fakes. I hope you didn't spend more than $20 on them, those are fugly.