As I sit here enjoying this Fallen Angel perfecto ROTT, I can't help but wonder what would happen to the cuban cigar market if the embargo was lifted?
I mean, I ashed a San Cristobal De La Habana after 13 months rest and as much as I enjoyed it, I'm not sure it was any better than this ROTT smoke from AJ Fernandez.
So I can't help but think, if the embargo was lifted and the mystique here in the US was gone, could the cuban cigar really compete head to head with one of these treats from say, Nicaragua? It seems to me that cigars from South America have truly upped their game over the years, and for the price point? C'mon .....
On the other hand .... There's that unmistakable aroma as you pull the parchment from a box of habanos. And that unmistakable and indescribable nuance of flavor that a well rested habano has. It seems to me tho, that the quality and craftsmanship has declined over the years. Maybe it's just me?
Then there's also the concept that it's like comparing apples to oranges (as the worn out adage goes) and there wouldn't be any true head to head competition in the cigar market. Maybe cuban cigars would remain more of a novelty smoke to the majority of cigar enthusiasts.
I can't know .... now I need more adult beverage (or maybe I've already had one too many?)