Cuban cigars are considered the best cigars manufactured in the world by many cigar aficionados. But what makes Cuban cigars unique? Is it the flavor or richness of the cigar? Read on to find out why many consider the Cuban cigar the crème de la crème of cigars.

Why are Cuban Cigars Considered the Best?

  1. There are actually many reasons why Cuban cigars are considered the best. First of all, Cuba is where the cigar originated. Many of the cigar producers and cigar rollers go back many generations. Most premium cigars tobaccos that are produced in other countries are from Cuban seed. When the Cuban government nationalized the cigar industry in the early 1960’s, many cigar producers left the country. Known as the Cuban Exodus, these cigar producers brought Cuban seeds with them to set up shop in other countries.
  2. Cuban soil is yet another reason that Cuban cigar tobacco is considered the best in the cigar industry. Also the climate plays a major role in growing the ideal cigar tobacco. The high humidity, heat and plenty of sunny days are all factors for growing premium cigar tobaccos.
  3. Another factor is that all parts of a Cuban cigar come from Cuba, often from the same farm. There are three parts to a cigar, the filler, binder and wrapper. Many other premium cigar producers get the filler(s), binders and wrappers from other countries. Some cigar producers outside of Cuba, that have blended fillers, may have four or more countries that produce the tobaccos for a single cigar.

The Taste, Flavor and Strength of Premium Cuban Cigars

Within each brand, the size and type of a particular cigar can differ in flavor from one to the other. The following is a generality of the cigar brands flavor and taste.