Hola from Cayo Hueso (and where to shop in Barcelona question)

[ScoopKW]

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Hi! I'm Eric.

Here's a shout-out to all from the wonderful island of Key West, Florida -- original Cigar Capital of the United States. We're only 90 miles from Habana, and here's a big "no comment" to the earlier post today on whether one can get Cuban cigars in the U.S. that aren't actually counterfeits.

Here's a question -- background info first:

I'm heading to Barcelona next month for a little R&R with the missus. Spain, as most people know, is the leading consumer of Habanos. Nearly half of the annual production goes to Spain. Me, I would NEVER purchase a Cuban cigar anywhere. (That would violate our well-thought-out and highly-successful embargo. )

But I have this friend -- let's call him "Erik" who coincidentally is ALSO going to Barcelona next month.

Erik is from, uh, Canada. Yeah, that's it - Canada. And he loves Montecristo No. 2s. In fact, the Montecristo No. 2 is the only Cuban cigar he's smoked.

Here comes the two-part question:

Are the tobacco shops in Spain generally counterfeit-free? (Assuming of course, shopping at a good-sized establishment with a large inventory with "normal" prices.) And, can anyone recommend a tobacconist in Barcelona?

Then, if you knew someone who likes Montecristo No. 2s, what other cigars would you recommend to this person to broaden his appreciation for Habanos? (Extra credit -- and why do you recommend these cigars?)


Thanks!

(Any geeks, nerds, tinkers and propellerheads please slide down to the accessories forum to check out my proposal to create "Humitron 2100" -- the ultimate humidifier.)


Eric
Key West
Florida

[HarvInSTL]

http://www.lacasadelhabano.cu/casahabano_i.asp

[slcraiders]

What? Do the whole thing over again and see how much support you get. Nive, indirect attempt IMO

[slcraiders]

In fact, which worse is than... ...what in your 0pinion? Please help and give some details you little bitch? Please prove me wrong....

[slcraiders]

wow, in hindight, those are strong words. Name the cigar and give a review, pretty please...

[ScoopKW]

In fact, which worse is than... ...what in your 0pinion? Please help and give some details you little bitch? Please prove me wrong....

Am I missing something here? I say hello, and ask what I consider a reasonable (and guideline-friendly) question, and get called a "little bitch?" Is this your normal way of greeting people? Or am I somehow special?

Your three-in-a-row posts also make absolutely no sense. If you're going to hit me with ad hominem weirdness, at least send private messages...

[Evillepaintball]

Am I missing something here? I say hello, and ask what I consider a reasonable (and guideline-friendly) question, and get called a "little bitch?" Is this your normal way of greeting people? Or am I somehow special?

Your three-in-a-row posts also make absolutely no sense. If you're going to hit me with ad hominem weirdness, at least send private messages...

i dont have any idea what hes talking about either, let me know if you find out.

[ScoopKW]

http://www.lacasadelhabano.cu/casahabano_i.asp

No dice -- this company doesn't have a Barcelona branch. Thanks, though.

[Evillepaintball]

Having never smoked an ISOM myself, all I can tell you is my brother likes Monte 2s, and ISOM Romeo y Julieta #2s. Hope you and Erik have a fun time in spain.