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How can you tell if a Cuban cigar is real?

The official Habanos seal now features a hologram at the top, and a barcode at the other end. The only way to open the box is to break the seal. This barcode number will need to match the number printed multiple times on the top side of the seal.



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Until then, the only way to purchase Cuban cigars without breaking the law is to travel to Cuba with a valid license and make your purchase in person. (Note that about 99.99% of cigars sold by street vendors there are fake.

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The Legal Landscape in 2023 The embargo historically made Cuban cigars illegal for most U.S. consumers. Although Cuban cigar brands continue to be of great fascination, cigar connoisseurs are still unable to purchase Cuban cigars online from within the United States.

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Once unwrapped, a cigar lasts only two to three days without the proper storage and preservation methods. But when stored correctly, good Cuban cigars can last and improve for many many years.

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