Cubans

[Corvin]

Just wondering whats so damn special about cubans? Ive never smoked one but what is it about them that people love so much? Is it the simple fact that we cant legally have them, thus creating a sort of"mystique" about them, or are they simply better cigars do to conditions in cuba? It seems that if I mention that I smoke cigars to someone they always reply with something about cubans. Just want to know whats so special about them.

I've had a handful of Cubans. Some I liked, some I didn't. Just like the handful of Dominican or Honduran Puros that I've had.

One thing that I'd really like to try would be a pre-embargo Cuban, especially after reading the history of cigars that was linked above. Are those legal in the US (I'm just currious, since I'm in Canada and Cuban isn't a four letter word here.)?

Does anyone know where I might acquire one?

[drew_goring]

I've had a handful of Cubans. Some I liked, some I didn't. Just like the handful of Dominican or Honduran Puros that I've had.

One thing that I'd really like to try would be a pre-embargo Cuban, especially after reading the history of cigars that was linked above. Are those legal in the US (I'm just currious, since I'm in Canada and Cuban isn't a four letter word here.)?

Does anyone know where I might acquire one?

I am not sure on the specifics, but I am pretty sure Christie's auctions cigars (maybe once a year?).

Other than that, you may have to find a specialty shop. Maybe Dunhill in London or a vendor has them around. Be prepared to pay the price though.

Pre-embargo Cubans really don't have a market in Canada because after almost 50 years, they are usually dried out turds. There isn't any sort of mystique here.

[ggiese]

One thing that I'd really like to try would be a pre-embargo Cuban, especially after reading the history of cigars that was linked above. Are those legal in the US (I'm just currious, since I'm in Canada and Cuban isn't a four letter word here.)?

Does anyone know where I might acquire one?

Why...

Find something in the '98 range. I've had VERY few that were bad (I especially like the '98 Trinidad Fundadore's)...

[Runswithscissors]

I've had a handful of Cubans. Some I liked, some I didn't. Just like the handful of Dominican or Honduran Puros that I've had.

One thing that I'd really like to try would be a pre-embargo Cuban, especially after reading the history of cigars that was linked above. Are those legal in the US (I'm just currious, since I'm in Canada and Cuban isn't a four letter word here.)?

Does anyone know where I might acquire one?

Call Corona Cigar Company in Orlando Florida. They have quite a few pre-embargo's but I recall that they range from near $200 to over $400 per stick. Here's a link to the website:
http://www.coronacigar.com/index.asp

Good luck.