Well on the cigar band "hecho a mano" is printed which usually designates a cigar that is machine binded but hand finished. I must admit that there are advantages to partially machine made cigars: 1. The draw can sometimes be more consistent than fully handmade cigars (usually designated with the words "totalamente a mano"). 2. It enables the cigar company to offer a quality smoke at a more affordable price. There are some cigar snobs out there that won't smoke a partially machine made cigar, but this cigar is wonderfully made. The silky, oil rich, habano wrapper makes it all worthwhile. I have met Mike the owner of Tampa Humidor and he would never offer an inferior product to his customers, I am even considering making these my everyday smoke.