Cohiba Esplendido 08

[Shelby07]

If you still have doubts, look at the bottom of the following page

http://members.tripod.com/habanos_r_us_a/archive01.htm

Every Limited Edition, Regional release or specialty release by Habanos SA is publicized. This one has never been released...

http://www.habanos.com/specialties.aspx?lang=en

...but apparently is one of several fakes with this design.

The guy I purchased them off of let me know that his business partner is Cuban and bought them in Cuba which would explain the hologram sticker.

Whenever someone says they have a friend of a sister's brother's mother's uncle in Cuba who can get good deals on cuban cigars, run away. Cuban cigars are tightly controlled at the factory. They are almost impossible to steal. As for the holograms, take a look here.

http://www.justfakes.com/

Anyone got the taste buds to see if they can tell if its real or fake? Shoot me a PM and we can arrange something.

Dude... you're in denial. No one has to smoke them to know they are fakes.

Talk to the guy who sold them to you, tell him you did some research and have determined they are fakes and get your money back.

[Shelby07]

One more thing... I can't tell from your post if you thought the band was real or counterfeit. Here's what I see

This is a real band



Look at the way the "C" in "Cuba" is formed.


Now look at yours



See the difference?