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Cigar makers burned by fakes
The Washington Times ^ | 5-9-06 | Curt Anderson

Posted on 05/09/2006 11:58:00 AM PDT by JZelle

MIAMI -- Cigar aficionados beware: Those handmade Montecristos, Cohibas and Romeo y Julietas aren't necessarily premium smokes. Law-enforcement and cigar industry officials say counterfeiters are marketing millions of dollars in fake upscale cigars, some even pretending to be authentic Cubans that are illegal to sell in the United States. A crackdown uncovered several major counterfeit operations, including one in Miami that resulted in the seizure of more than $20 million in fake stogies, labels and packaging.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: cigar; cuban; dominican; montechristo
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To: Cagey

Oh my goodness...ROTFLMAO!


41 posted on 05/09/2006 2:38:52 PM PDT by MotleyGirl70
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To: butternut_squash_bisque
My choice of smokes since 1955, when I was 6. Mmmmmmm, bubble gum.

Did your mom get mad when you shoved the whole thing in your mouth? My mom sure did.

42 posted on 05/09/2006 2:40:54 PM PDT by steveo (Fathers Against Rude Television: You may already be a member)
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To: JZelle

43 posted on 05/09/2006 2:45:54 PM PDT by steveo (Fathers Against Rude Television: You may already be a member)
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To: wagglebee

Cubans are way overrated. Dominicans can go head to head with Cubans easy.


44 posted on 05/09/2006 2:51:16 PM PDT by Sir Gawain
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To: Sir Gawain

"Cubans are way overrated. Dominicans can go head to head with Cubans easy"

Wish I could agreee with that. But, like I always say, smoke what you like! Except for Acid, yuk.

Here's an excellent online shop:

www.holts.com


45 posted on 05/09/2006 2:55:28 PM PDT by stevestras
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To: stevestras

I'm not hardcore, so I probably don't smoke enough to be able to tell a difference, but I've heard the same from more experienced smokers too. At least the Dominicans aren't so bad as to feel like a cheap imitation. I think they hold their own.


46 posted on 05/09/2006 3:04:06 PM PDT by Sir Gawain
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To: Sir Gawain

It depends which Cubans, I love Punch Punch, Partagas Series D #4 is always an incredible smoke and so is the Montecristo #2. The Cohibas are good, but way overpriced. There are some incredible Dominican cigars, the Opus X, Anejo, Don Carlos and Hemingways by Fuente are consistently spectacular as are their Ashton Virgin Sun Growth. I enjoy the La Gloria Cubana Series R. The Dominican Partagas 150th anniversary from ten years ago were incredible (I still have a couple dozen left).


47 posted on 05/09/2006 3:05:58 PM PDT by wagglebee ("We are ready for the greatest achievements in the history of freedom." -- President Bush, 1/20/05)
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To: wagglebee

I like the Ashton Aged Maduro. Hardly any aftertaste and it tastes like coffee to me. I'm not a cigar expert by any stretch.


48 posted on 05/09/2006 3:08:04 PM PDT by Sir Gawain
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To: JZelle

In this country, Cohiba is by definition, fake. Or illegal, take your pick. Overpriced for darn sure.
Everyone's tastes vary, but I like LOTS of different kinds, mostly Dominican made. It's a joy trying the different kinds.


49 posted on 05/09/2006 3:11:38 PM PDT by Abcdefg
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To: HEY4QDEMS
Hinduran

Made in India? :-)

50 posted on 05/09/2006 3:12:56 PM PDT by Hardastarboard (Why isn't there an "NRA" for the rest of my rights?)
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To: Hardastarboard
LOL
Yeah I buy them from my Yoga instructor.
51 posted on 05/09/2006 3:19:55 PM PDT by HEY4QDEMS (Sarchasm: The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn't get it.)
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To: Sir Gawain

Ashtons are great cigars. I was in Vegas back in December and the Davidoff store at the Venetian has the best cigar selection I've ever seen anywhere. I bought two boxes of Opus X and a box of Fuente Anejos and then listened to my wife bitch for weeks about how I spent over $2000 on three boxes of cigars.

If you ever have the chance and the money, try a pre-1980 Cuban Davidoff "Dom Perignon" they sell for about $300 per cigar, but they are amazing.


52 posted on 05/09/2006 3:26:36 PM PDT by wagglebee ("We are ready for the greatest achievements in the history of freedom." -- President Bush, 1/20/05)
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To: AndrewB
"Try the rum. Chicks dig 'em..."

Normally I can impress the ladies by merely whipping out my pipe...;-)

53 posted on 05/09/2006 3:32:27 PM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Que me amat, amet et canem meum)
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To: Sir Gawain

Yea, there are some good Dominicans. Can't go wrong with Fuente products. Also the Padron line is pretty good, but they are not Dominican.

There are so many sources for legit cuban cigars anymore, that the "hardcores" just buy the cubans. They're cheaper.


54 posted on 05/09/2006 3:35:28 PM PDT by stevestras
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To: JZelle

A wise man once told me that the reason that Montecristos were so good is that they were rolled on the thighs of young virgins in Cuba. I don't know about that but I always thought they were awfully good cigars. I still get them whenever I have occasion to wander up to Toronto or Montreal.


55 posted on 05/09/2006 3:42:57 PM PDT by JonH
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To: JonH

I love Acid Kubas and Fuente 8-5-8 Flora Fina maduros. For every day smokes, Muniemakers are great and have natural wrappers.


56 posted on 05/09/2006 4:59:00 PM PDT by CalvaryJohn (What is keeping that damned asteroid?)
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To: JZelle
Bad news but not New news. This has been a problem for aprox. 8 years or so. Always buy from a reputable shop. Caveat Emptor Fumis!
57 posted on 05/09/2006 7:56:11 PM PDT by Khurkris (Don't blame me. I never answer the phone.)
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To: steveo

Thanks for posting that picture.


58 posted on 05/09/2006 8:01:38 PM PDT by Khurkris (Don't blame me. I never answer the phone.)
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To: Jimmy Valentine
C.A.O.'s are alittle strong for me. I like Arturo Fuente Lonsdales in a maduro leaf, myself. Nice heavy greasy smoke!

Davidoff Gran Cru #4 for me! LOL! $10.00 a stick where I buy em. Guess you could say I'm smoking less, but smoking better!

59 posted on 05/09/2006 8:08:08 PM PDT by suijuris
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To: steveo

She got PO'd when I swallowed it, though!


60 posted on 05/10/2006 6:09:40 AM PDT by butternut_squash_bisque (The recipe's at my FR HomePage)
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