Handpicked by a Cuba Local Expert, we bring you our guide to 'Selection of the best Cuban cigars'.
Cuba, inevitably, is synonymous with cigars, as well as rum or sugar. And it is not for less: the island leads the world market of premium cigars produced entirely by hand, with almost 80 percent of sales, a number that excludes the United States, in whose territory no Cuban product is marketed since 1962, when the commercial blockade entered into force. However, Cuba has been on the international sales podium continuously since 1985, through the national company Cubatabaco.
Associated in 1994 with Altadis, a company of Spanish origin, Cubatabaco became Habanos S.A., which is the name by which the largest distributor of Cuban cigars in the world is known today. Its best cigars are marketed through specialized stores, such as La casa del habano or the new Cohiba Atmosphere spaces, in Buenos Aires. The good thing about these spaces is that they guarantee access to an authentic Cuban tobacco, with a wide variety of brands and vitolas, while one is known to experts.
Among the 27 export brands of Habanos S.A., there are some that are exclusive, restricted distribution, and others reach the world. In turn, some that stand out for their history, quality and popularity.
