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Cuban Cigars

Tommy A - 1-16-2008 at 05:14 PM

Anyone know of a place in Rosarito Beach to buy authentic Cuban cigars. Thanks

DENNIS - 1-16-2008 at 05:30 PM

There are a couple of cigar stores around Ensenada called La Habana. Maybe they're up there as well.
I've heard that most of the Cuban cigars in Mexico arn't really Cuban.

Maybe Bob H will see this and give you some direction and advice.

[Edited on 1-17-2008 by DENNIS]

Tommy A - 1-16-2008 at 05:40 PM

Thanks Dennis, just remembered I will be flying into Mulege in March how about there? Thanks

capt. mike - 1-17-2008 at 06:38 AM

Tommy - i will be in mulege most of march so stop by space 4 serenidad, N7369P on the field.
i bring my own but not cubanos.
there are some cigars at Pancho's yellow store at the Y. that's where i get beer at $13 a case.

so wassup for you march? BBP whales per chance??

4baja - 1-17-2008 at 07:22 AM

tommy i allways bring my own, i have rarely found a good cigar down there. i have tried a few but they were never handled right (humidore) and they just fell apart. good luck.:bounce:

bajadave1 - 1-17-2008 at 07:27 AM

Tommy, did I bring a kayak to los Barriles for you about 3 years ago? If yes,please email me on this board.

Dave

David K - 1-17-2008 at 08:29 AM

In Tijuana, the mall along the river, past the big ball is a cigar place with a walk in humidore... sells the genuine article... I only know because I was with Lorenzo de Baja who bought some Havanas there for our trip in 2000. He said it was the place that sells the real Cuban cigars. Ferna should be able to name the place or confirm if it is still there?

oldjack - 1-17-2008 at 09:26 AM

The problem with trying to buy a "real cuban cigar" is that you don't know until after you have tried them... and that is IF you have some valid experience... I have bought fake Cohibas on the streets of Havana and in some places in Spain... having had the "real" ones at the factory... I am not a fan.... for price and enjoyment I prefer Honduran or Nicaragan maderos(46x7.75) I keep a years supply at my place in Los Barriles just for emergencies..

Bajajorge - 1-17-2008 at 10:30 AM

Cuban cigars are over hyped, and over priced. Give me a good Dominican made from Cuban seed tobacco. They're half the price and you can buy them anywhere good cigars are sold in the US.

Tommy A - 1-17-2008 at 10:32 AM

Thanks everyone. Mike I will definitely look you up in March, will be there for the big fly-in, me and a buddy staying at serenidad. Yeah Dave that was my kayak check your u 2 u . And oldjack have been to Havana twice now a do know a real Cuban cigar having also been to the factory ( great tour ) again thanks

[Edited on 1-17-2008 by Tommy A]

ok Tommy A

capt. mike - 1-17-2008 at 11:44 AM

great! always fun to meet new baja pilotos. what R U flyin' and N no.?
join us for landings grading.......... 8^)

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Bob H - 1-17-2008 at 12:02 PM

Tommy - buy them online from this place (not Cubans, but great cigars hand made from the Dominican Republic, Honduras, etc.)

http://www.thompsoncigar.com

They have GREAT samplers! And, at very good prices shipped to your front door. Bring up the web site and click on "samplers", you'll see a great selection of top notch brands.

Ask for a brochure!

Bob H

[Edited on 1-17-2008 by Bob H]

rayfornario - 1-17-2008 at 01:57 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Tommy A
Anyone know of a place in Rosarito Beach to buy authentic Cuban cigars. Thanks

rayfornario - 1-17-2008 at 02:01 PM

You can buy authentic Cubans at Rudy's Villa Tabacco in TJ on Revolucion by the Gigante food store or there is place in Rosarito, about 2 blocks north of the Rosarito Beach Hotel on the east side of the main street that sells authentic Cubans.:cool:

Tabacco

wessongroup - 8-20-2009 at 12:26 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by rayfornario
You can buy authentic Cubans at Rudy's Villa Tabacco in TJ on Revolucion by the Gigante food store or there is place in Rosarito, about 2 blocks north of the Rosarito Beach Hotel on the east side of the main street that sells authentic Cubans.:cool:


Thanks for the information, hope they are still there.. will be down next month to find out

mulegemichael - 8-20-2009 at 01:34 PM

nada in mulege...and...just about any cigar you buy there will be dried out and crumbly...good advise on thompson cigars online; fast service and good smokes.

Cypress - 8-20-2009 at 01:42 PM

Glad I quit smoking.:biggrin: Not an issue. No more mornings spent coughing and clearing my breathing tubes. No more $$ spent going up in smoke. :biggrin: Think about it. :light:

mulegemichael - 8-20-2009 at 02:43 PM

don't preach, cypress....we're all in the clutches of the monster.

Cypress - 8-20-2009 at 02:48 PM

mulegemichael, :bounce: Very true!:yes:

Bajajorge - 8-21-2009 at 09:09 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Tommy A
Anyone know of a place in Rosarito Beach to buy authentic Cuban cigars. Thanks


In my estimation Cuban cigars are just overpriced nothing special smokes. It's the adventure of doing something illegal that makes them seem so great.

Buy a good Cuban seed cigar from the Dominican Republic and you got the same thing, legal, cheaper, and tastes the same. You can buy them by the box off the internet.

wessongroup - 10-2-2009 at 10:28 PM

Hell, I quite smoking 8 years ago... and at my age I know I shouldn't smoke a cigar

But, you know... having two beers in one day, along with one cigar (first in eight years) shouldn't croak me

And I checked with my Doctor and he said it was of very slight concern to him, that is Dr Wesson:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

Don Alley - 10-2-2009 at 10:48 PM

Hey, don't smoke those things. They're illegal, if you're a Yank. :lol:


from our guvmint, http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/programs/cuba/...

Transactions Involving Cuban-Origin Goods in Third Countries

The question is often asked whether United States citizens
or permanent resident aliens of the United States may
legally purchase Cuban origin goods, including tobacco and
alcohol products, in a third country for personal use
outside the United States. The answer is no. The
Regulations prohibit persons subject to the jurisdiction of
the United States from purchasing, transporting, importing,
or otherwise dealing in or engaging in any transactions
with respect to any merchandise outside the United States
if such merchandise (1) is of Cuban origin; or (2) is or has been located in or transported from or through Cuba; or
(3) is made or derived in whole or in part of any article
which is the growth, produce or manufacture of Cuba. Thus,
in the case of cigars, the prohibition extends to cigars
manufactured in Cuba and sold in a third country and to
cigars manufactured in a third country from tobacco grown
in Cuba.

Conquistador Cigars

rogerj1 - 10-3-2009 at 12:23 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by rayfornario
You can buy authentic Cubans at Rudy's Villa Tabacco in TJ on Revolucion by the Gigante food store or there is place in Rosarito, about 2 blocks north of the Rosarito Beach Hotel on the east side of the main street that sells authentic Cubans.:cool:


During the cigar boom in the 90's, Rudy came out with a cigar called Conquistador that he made himself. I'd heard about them and bought some on a trip to Rosarito Beach. They were incredible, better than any Cuban I've had before or since. They were aged in rum barrels giving them a unique flavor. I liked them so much, I became the Pacific Northwest distributor. Unfortunately Rudy wasn't able to maintain the quality and they became just another crappy Mexican cigar. If you see Rudy, ask him if he's been able to find the magic again.

Mexicorn - 10-3-2009 at 01:01 AM

Rudy's good although I've never participated in one of his smokes. He almost talked me into one of his Cuba trips a few years back but I chose not to go because the place is so friggen oppresive. Does he still have that eye candy workin there behind the counter? Is he still open and is he still there on Revo? Anywho there uesed to be a place on Revo across from Jal Alai palace a few years back. Cant recall the name but it's right accross the street- cant miss it . I dont know if they are still in Biz but they had better prices and thier stuff was the real McCoy maybe another another AFO laundry house. They used to send me e-mails all the time. I guess they found some type of loop hold and were able to ship to the US. MY fav's were the Siglo seis Cohiba try one youll be hooked!

Take me away

wessongroup - 10-3-2009 at 06:56 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Don Alley
Hey, don't smoke those things. They're illegal, if you're a Yank. :lol:


from our guvmint, http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/programs/cuba/...

Transactions Involving Cuban-Origin Goods in Third Countries

The question is often asked whether United States citizens
or permanent resident aliens of the United States may
legally purchase Cuban origin goods, including tobacco and
alcohol products, in a third country for personal use
outside the United States. The answer is no. The
Regulations prohibit persons subject to the jurisdiction of
the United States from purchasing, transporting, importing,
or otherwise dealing in or engaging in any transactions
with respect to any merchandise outside the United States
if such merchandise (1) is of Cuban origin; or (2) is or has been located in or transported from or through Cuba; or
(3) is made or derived in whole or in part of any article
which is the growth, produce or manufacture of Cuba. Thus,
in the case of cigars, the prohibition extends to cigars
manufactured in Cuba and sold in a third country and to
cigars manufactured in a third country from tobacco grown
in Cuba.


In my condition and age, have at it.... jail wouldn't be too much different than how I live.. oh, is it against the law to drive over the speed limit... in a carpool lane, with vision impairment, high blood pressue, and on pain med's, with a Corona? in Mexico... or maybe that wasn't a carpool lane I was in very early this morning coming back from a night in T.J. In Baja and having a great time :lol::lol::lol:

durrelllrobert - 10-3-2009 at 08:46 AM

Quote:
The
Regulations prohibit persons subject to the jurisdiction of
the United States from purchasing, transporting, importing,
or otherwise dealing in or engaging in any transactions
with respect to any merchandise outside the United States
if such merchandise (1) is of Cuban origin; or (2) is or has been located in or transported from or through Cuba; or
(3) is made or derived in whole or in part of any article
which is the growth, produce or manufacture of Cuba. Thus,
in the case of cigars, the prohibition extends to cigars
manufactured in Cuba and sold in a third country and to
cigars manufactured in a third country from tobacco grown
in Cuba.

Soon to be repealed by the current administration:P:P

Don Alley - 10-3-2009 at 09:50 AM

So, now I wonder...

If Mexico legalizes pot, can a US citizen legally smoke pot in Mexico?:lol:

Can a US citizen have more than one wife in Saudi Arabia?:lol:

I wonder why the US consulate's representative in small towns like Loreto is called a "warden?":lol:

Rudy's Villa Tabbaco

rayfornario - 10-3-2009 at 01:54 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by wessongroup
Quote:
Originally posted by Don Alley
Hey, don't smoke those things. They're illegal, if you're a Yank. :lol:


from our guvmint, http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/programs/cuba/...

Transactions Involving Cuban-Origin Goods in Third Countries

The question is often asked whether United States citizens
or permanent resident aliens of the United States may
legally purchase Cuban origin goods, including tobacco and
alcohol products, in a third country for personal use
outside the United States. The answer is no. The
Regulations prohibit persons subject to the jurisdiction of
the United States from purchasing, transporting, importing,
or otherwise dealing in or engaging in any transactions
with respect to any merchandise outside the United States
if such merchandise (1) is of Cuban origin; or (2) is or has been located in or transported from or through Cuba; or
(3) is made or derived in whole or in part of any article
which is the growth, produce or manufacture of Cuba. Thus,
in the case of cigars, the prohibition extends to cigars
manufactured in Cuba and sold in a third country and to
cigars manufactured in a third country from tobacco grown
in Cuba.


In my condition and age, have at it.... jail wouldn't be too much different than how I live.. oh, is it against the law to drive over the speed limit... in a carpool lane, with vision impairment, high blood pressue, and on pain med's, with a Corona? in Mexico... or maybe that wasn't a carpool lane I was in very early this morning coming back from a night in T.J. In Baja and having a great time :lol::lol::lol:


Rudy's is till open. Sadly, Rudy passed away about 2 years ago. His wife ,Elana is still running it though and yes, they still have the eye candy!

Location, location, location

wessongroup - 10-3-2009 at 02:52 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bajajorge
Quote:
Originally posted by Tommy A
Anyone know of a place in Rosarito Beach to buy authentic Cuban cigars. Thanks


In my estimation Cuban cigars are just overpriced nothing special smokes. It's the adventure of doing something illegal that makes them seem so great.

Buy a good Cuban seed cigar from the Dominican Republic and you got the same thing, legal, cheaper, and tastes the same. You can buy them by the box off the internet.


Would say the saying: location, location, location also applies to growing plants, as it does to a homes location in real estate.

The Vuelta Abajo region of Cuba is not the same as the Fuente family’s growing area's within the Dominican Republic.

Even though grown from Cuban seeds.. it's close, but no cigar. And I have smoked both and still like a macanudo Hampton Court, just because I like it’s taste.

There most certainly is a difference between the two plants grown on two separate and different islands

Will be looking down in Ensenada for Cuban Cigar's... oh, my god.. I'd better take a couple of xanax.. with all this excitment... me, who is not supposed to smoke, buying illegal cigars from that terrible place Cuba...

And if I fire one up, after a beer, it will be outside and away from all living mamals.. I however don't draw the same line with invetrebrates, and plants.. they will have to suffer...

rogerj1 - 10-4-2009 at 12:31 AM

There's nothing illegal about removing the bands from the cigars you buy in Mexico.

Marinero - 10-5-2009 at 09:13 PM

Domican............the way to go. No one rips them off and they are darn good..........

Iflyfish - 10-6-2009 at 08:37 AM

I had the pleasure of tasting a Cubano with the Cuban Rep in Ensenada and I can tell you that the Hondurans win hands down. I thought the Cuban Cigars I used to buy in Baja were just knock offs, maybe so, just an inferior product imho, wll not so humble. Haven't smoked in years but recall fondly the hand rolled Hondurans!! I liked the Tiamos (sp) from down around Vera Cruz better than the Cubans also.

Iflyfishcigarlessandsometimesclueless

vandenberg - 10-6-2009 at 11:49 AM

I'm a non smoker, but something tells me that tobacco products are along the same line as wines and coffees. The region, climate and soil can make all the difference. Not for nothing are Cuban cigars famous the world over. In Europe Dutch cigars are the favorites, but, having a choice between a Cuban or a Dutch cigar, any connoiseur will grab the Cuban.