"Pre-Castro Cuban Cigars made in the Dominican Republic?

[cohibachruchill]

... That is very helpful. And go Sox!!!

[nhcigarfan]

I've tried a couple also, nothing to write home about. Something about 47 + year old tobacco that I am sure was properly stored the entire time, which is why they are releasing them now.

[SuperChuck]

I'd suggest giving them a nice, long rest at proper humidity... I imagine they're dry as firewood.

[cohibachruchill]

Count on it, SuperChuck.

[bluesman455]

the Palms casino cigar bar in Vegas has real true pre-embargo cubans starting at $400 a stick.

[bigpoppapuff]

hex has some pre-embargos on his website (camino viejo) that are decently priced...and are a pretty good smoke...

[hex1848]

Yep, I carry the Vuelta Abajo Pre Embargo Cuban Cigars. They are also made in the Dominican Republic with a tasty blend of Dominican and Cuban tobacco finished off with a spicy Brazilian Maduro wrapper. These are surprisingly really good smokes. Is there real Cuban tobacco in them? I've heard both sides. My father laughs at the notion that tobacco has been sitting in a warehouse since 1959, let alone that it’s still be roll able. However the sources are trusted and the cigars do have that distinctive taste.

I’ve had other cigars claiming to be Pre Embargo, and they haven’t come close to being as enjoyable.