Quote Originally Posted by Hugh Jorgan
From an agricultural standpoint, there are many unique factors: the soil composition, the microclimates of the geographical area, the continued enrichment of the soil subsystems, the annual rainfall and temperature zone, the specialized harvesting and curing techniques, etc. all contribute to the special flavor profile of Cuban tobacco.
While surfing, came across this site: http://www.american.edu/ted/cigar-trade.htm (Although my name is here - could be an acronym, it's only coincidence). Here they discuss intellectual property based on geographic factors, production process, etc. They also use other products for examples; e.g, Feta cheese, Scotch whisky, etc. Fascinating read.