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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Crowned as Cuba\u2019s most famous export, cigars play a huge role in the island\u2019s heritage. Existing as part of the country\u2019s armoury since the late 15th<\/sup> century, today you can\u2019t walk down the cobbled streets, into a bar, or even look at a photograph of Cuba without this famous tobacco product stealing the show in some way. And we\u2019re totally here for it.\r\n\r\nWith some of the most highly rated brands in the world crafted here, we thought it only fitting to share our finest cigar facts with you \u2013 so you can keep up with the local culture during your next visit to Cuba<\/strong>.\r\n

Cigars have a long history in Cuba<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nSmoking cigars has been a solid part of Cuban culture since time began (pretty much), well, dating back as far as 1942 prior to Christopher Columbus\u2019 arrival, anyway. What started as a hobby quickly turned into an art form, with local\u2019s hand rolling many of the cigars themselves \u2013 as of the 19th<\/sup> century, it developed into an official industry.\r\n

One of the country\u2019s biggest exports<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\u00a0<\/strong>Alongside famous counterparts\u2019 rum and sugar, Cuban cigars are one of the country\u2019s biggest exports and make up an important part of the economy. It\u2019s estimated that $500 million worth of cigars are exported every year \u2013 amounting to a quarter of Cuba\u2019s total exports.\r\n\r\nImpressive.\r\n

\"Cuba\u2019s\"Cuba\u2019s<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n

Most are still hand rolled<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nIf you\u2019ve been to Cuba<\/strong>, you\u2019ve probably witnessed at least one local hand rolling a cigar (or habanos) in the street \u2013 perhaps surrounded by a group of tourists admiring their handywork? All premium cigars in Cuba are hand crafted by professionals known as torcedores, some of which can roll over 200 cigars per day! So it\u2019s pretty normal to see them at work during your visit.\r\n\r\n\"Cuba\u2019s<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n

May contain traces of\u2026soil<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nYes, you read that correctly. To create a first-class cigar, you need a first-class tobacco plantation, and luckily for Cuban smokers there\u2019s a few of them on the isle. One of the main factors to consider when growing tobacco is the quality of the soil and its minerals, and since many of the big brand\u2019s source their tobacco at these plantations, the ash sometimes includes a little, well, soil. Don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s perfectly safe to smoke.\r\n

Tobacco and Tomatoes?<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nDid you know that the tobacco plant actually belongs to the same family as tomatoes and potatoes, known as Soleanaceae or Nightshade?\r\n\r\nYou say tomato I say tomato, you say cigar\u2026 no, it doesn\u2019t quite have the same ring to it.\r\n

Cuban cigar shops are called \u201cCasa del Habano\u201d<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nOften located on the ground floor of hotels, you\u2019ll find these specialised tobacco stores – officially named Casa del Habanos – dotted across tourist towns and cities like Havana. Whether you\u2019re looking for a gift, want to hang out in the smoking lounge, or simply fancy watching the well-informed staff at work, they\u2019re worth popping into.\r\n

Cigar bands were late to the party<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nWhilst we\u2019ve established that cigars have been smoked in Cuba<\/strong> for centuries now, their colourful bands (the paper ring near the top housing the brand) didn\u2019t come into the picture until the 19th<\/sup> century. Historians believe Dutch immigrant and cigar maker Gustave Bock first started the trend by putting his signature on paper rings to highlight their quality \u2013 little did he know it would take off!\r\n

You can visit tobacco plantations <\/strong><\/h4>\r\nTobacco plantations are among the top tourist attractions to experience while in Cuba<\/strong>, with plenty to explore across the island. Vinales is one of the most popular; just a couple of hours from the bustling capital of Havana, this destination serves up a rolling landscape in the countryside sure to make visitors feel a million miles away.\r\n\r\n\"Cuba\u2019s<\/strong>\r\n

Tobacco plantation in Vinales<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\nThey\u2019re expensive<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nThe well-known saying \u201cyou get what you pay for\u201d certainly rings true in this scenario. Taking into consideration the quality craftmanship of the torcedores and farmers, Cuban cigars are one of the most luxurious artisanal products you can purchase. Pair this with the rise in prices after the country\u2019s tobacco embargo (which saw bales skyrocket from \u00a3120 to \u00a3820!) and you\u2019ve got a pretty pricey habit on your hands – but one we highly recommend you try if only the once. When in Cuba\u2026\r\n

There\u2019s a lot of brands<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nWho knew there were so many different brands of cigar out there? If you\u2019re in the market, some of the big names include Romeo y Julieta, Cohiba, Partagas, Punch, Bolivar, H Upmann, the list goes on.\r\n\r\nWinston Churchill was a huge aficionado and was known, on occasion, to smoke up to 10 in one day! The brand Romeo y Julieta even named one of their most famous cigars after him.\r\n\r\n\"Cuba\u2019s\r\nLove Cuba<\/strong> is the UK\u2019s leading Cuba holiday specialist<\/strong>. Call us on 0207 071 3636 or email enquiries@lovecuba.com<\/a>\r\n\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”439″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Crowned as Cuba\u2019s most famous export, cigars play a huge role in the island\u2019s heritage. 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