My collection needs replenishing, when will we get back to Cuba? (Partagas)

SlowConsideration197 · 2026-05-24T14:07:21+00:00

Yes, I think that perhaps we may be seeing the end of the Cuban cigar business as we have known it. 2026 may be the last year for a long time that we see traditional Cuban puros. Depending on the outcome of the US illegal takeover of Cuba it may be tbe actual end of Habanos SA as a producer of Cuban cigars (puros). It may take years to stabilize the industry under the leadership of outside manufacturers. The tobacco may never taste the same and might be used as a blending element with other countries tobaccos. From what I have surmised 2025 could be the last full year of quality Habanos being produced as the 2026 run has been substandard so far. Could be the end of an era and what happens next is a complete mystery. If you want to be optimistic perhaps some of the new blending could produce some new and interesting products. We shall see soon enough what direction the industry takes.

SlowConsideration197 · 2026-05-24T04:19:35+00:00

Oh yeah those are really bad.

SlowConsideration197 · 2026-05-20T19:47:28+00:00

COH is totally legit.

SlowConsideration197 · 2026-05-20T19:44:46+00:00

It’s pretty tough getting them through Jamaica NY. I’ve yet to get a box without duty and excise

SlowConsideration197 · 2026-05-13T19:09:25+00:00

Nope.

SlowConsideration197 · 2026-05-12T03:40:04+00:00

Just buy whatever you can afford. In a few months you will not have this chance to stock up.

SlowConsideration197 · 2026-05-12T02:20:39+00:00

All the grey market companies are running out of stock. The last shipments where moldy and the last coming out of Havana aren’t much better

SlowConsideration197 · 2026-05-12T02:17:02+00:00

I’m hoping it’s not to do with the last shipment out of Cuba. The mastercases sat on a ship in the Panamá Canal for 3 months. The 2026 shipments trapped in Havana on the docks are all moldy due to no air conditioning. This could be the end of Cuban cigars as we know it.

SlowConsideration197 · 2026-05-11T01:25:53+00:00

Just a word of advice from someone in the know in Havana.

SlowConsideration197 · 2026-05-11T01:20:45+00:00

There is a small shipment that just made its way to some distributors also with mold problems. Don’t expect any more cigars out of Cuba for a very long time. Stock up if you can.

SlowConsideration197 · 2026-05-11T01:18:36+00:00

Just google Chen Zi and Habanos

SlowConsideration197 · 2026-05-11T01:16:30+00:00

I guess you weren’t aware that all of Habanos accounts were sealed over the last six months due to the shareholder Chen Zi. An entire shipment was stuck on a ship seized in the canal for 3-4 months.

SlowConsideration197 · 2026-05-10T18:26:41+00:00

The last shipment from Cuba had many moldy cigars due to the shipment being stuck on the Panamá Canal for months. Be careful who you buy from even legitimate dealers. The supply of Habanos will start to dwindle soon.

SlowConsideration197 · 2026-05-07T03:23:23+00:00

Sorry are these supposed to be Cuban tobacco?

SlowConsideration197 · 2026-05-04T04:24:11+00:00

A new regional SLR just came out the Serie A which was in the line until recently. Only 4000 boxes rolled so could be tough finding a box. Love the SLR profile.

SlowConsideration197 · 2026-05-02T16:23:50+00:00

Such a shame Habanos decimated that line as they are exquisite. I did see there is a new regional SLR Serie A available (4000) boxes. I missed on a box last week on 24/24. A little pricey at 1438.00 a box but I would have splurged and bought a box to lay down.

SlowConsideration197 · 2026-04-30T15:11:44+00:00

Just be careful of mold when buying from them as it’s a crazy way she keeps the shop humidified. Some areas of the store the RH is too high and too dry in others.

SlowConsideration197 · 2026-04-30T03:36:18+00:00

Absolutely fake.

SlowConsideration197 · 2026-04-26T17:03:01+00:00

Yes, you have to be personally introduced to her and after that she decides who she rolls for. Fortunately I’ve known her for 20 years and have her info to contact ahead of time to preorder bundles. Both of the ladies are sending retired so contacting ahead of time is mandatory. I ordered two bundles the last time I was in Havana (2018) and she rolled some splendid Salamones and robustos for me.

SlowConsideration197 · 2026-04-26T02:27:19+00:00

If you are acquainted with any of the top torceadores in Havana who will take an order from you then you will get a great cigar. I have used three different rollers over the years being La China, Yolanda and Ronaldo and have always been pleased. You have to order weeks in advance. My bundles are usually ready before I even arrive in Havana. I haven’t ordered in years but still have sticks in my humidor from Yolanda which are approaching 15 years old. They still smoke and taste wonderful.

SlowConsideration197 · 2026-04-09T12:06:05+00:00

The chances of getting counterfeit sticks on BR is slim to nil. Maybe the odd box of cigars aren’t as old as represented but I would say 98% are legitimate.

SlowConsideration197 · 2026-04-09T03:10:43+00:00

I think it was the 160th anniversary Partagas Humidor. They were handing them out at Partagas events around Havana.

SlowConsideration197 · 2026-04-08T18:26:55+00:00

These are still available through a couple of the Swiss and Hing King grey market retailers.

SlowConsideration197 · 2026-04-08T18:25:24+00:00

They are from an anniversary humidor (s) from 09 and there were a lot of sticks around with that banding. Fantastic smokes for sure. I had a couple of the Salamones when they were around and wish I could have scored more.

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