Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2017 | Page 204

Cuban Cigars
C
uba is undeniably a country of indefinable
charm. The touch of its rich colonial past is
evident in the imposing squares and cobbled
lanes which exists in unison with the country’s
vibrant Afro-Cuban-Spanish cultural heritage.
Outside of the country’s half-a-century non-invasive
political existence, Cuba is known for its cigars. But Cuban
cigars are not just your ordinary stick of roll-ups. They are
made with with great pride and is part of the country’s
rich history. The surge of many other commercial cigars
on the market have not been able to diminish the lure
of the legendary Cuban cigar. There is that special
something, an air of mystique, maybe, surrounding the
Cuban cigar which holds widely-acclaimed prominence
in the world of cigar-lovers. For many, it is certainly
not for everyday consumption, instead it is oftentimes
reserved for that special occasion or that special after
dinner smoke with good friends, deserving of that
honour.
Cuban cigars are created using the finest Cuban tobacco
with manufacturers offering different tobacco blends
for the palate of its appreciative consumers - spicy,
creamy, aged to perfection, carefully and perfectly rolled.
Some of the most recognized Cuban cigar brands are
Montecristo #2, Partagas Serie D, Bolivar Belicoso and
Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona. These cigars are
constantly tagged as some of the best picks, and have
certainly become a staple within the cigar categories on
the market. Look for these and other brands in duty free
stores during your travels.
Expect to pay top dollar for Cuban cigars but for the
aficionado, it is worth every cent.