jarhead72485
Sunday, October 23, 2011 5:42:50 AM
As some of you know, I am currently deployed, well we finally made port in Dubai. (kisses dry land) that's not the point though.

the question I have is at the Duty free store here at the port they sell "ISOM" cigars. I know the price is going to be more and I am ok with that, but I don't want to pick up a box of DOM's for ISOM prices, is there any way (other than the sticker) to know if they are true sticks??

Thanks for the help,

James🇨🇮

july11
Sunday, October 23, 2011 5:49:55 AM
the label on the cigar is your best way to know.(if you already know what to look for) I had a friend who bought a glass top box of Montecristo 2011 limitada torp.....they didn't make that in a torp vitola. so I guess if you know the proper vitolas for the sticks as well that may also help you out. P.S. I told him not to buy any sticks while in Mexico but it's the thought that counts.[frypan]

7/11

best of luck and glad you are back on land!!!

jarhead72485
Sunday, October 23, 2011 5:56:05 AM

the label on the cigar is your best way to know.

july11 wrote:

Problems 1 +2. the boxes are sealed, and I don't know what to look for#-o 😣

thank you though

APBTMarcel
Sunday, October 23, 2011 6:04:55 AM
You can check the box code on the bottom of the box and the label that seals the box. The barcode can confirm legit cigars.
july11
Sunday, October 23, 2011 7:10:33 AM

You can check the box code on the bottom of the box and the label that seals the box. The barcode can confirm legit cigars.

APBTMarcel wrote:

^bingo^

If the bottom of the box has 'real ISOM cigars' written on it. Walk away.#-o

rfenst
Sunday, October 23, 2011 9:35:18 AM

You can check the box code on the bottom of the box and the label that seals the box. The barcode can confirm legit cigars.

APBTMarcel wrote:

Like everything from Cuba, the bar code system and look-up feature are less than 100% reliable.

rfenst
Sunday, October 23, 2011 9:45:57 AM

As some of you know, I am currently deployed, well we finally made port in Dubai. (kisses dry land) that's not the point though.

the question I have is at the Duty free store here at the port they sell "ISOM" cigars. I know the price is going to be more and I am ok with that, but I don't want to pick up a box of DOM's for ISOM prices, is there any way (other than the sticker) to know if they are true sticks??

Thanks for the help,

James🇨🇮

jarhead72485 wrote:

Don't be offended: You are inexperienced with Cuban cigars. Some airport, port or duty free store is not the right place for you to buying your first Cuban cigars if you aren't willing to take a huge risk of getting something bogus or ruined due to improper storage. The only advice from me here id for you to only buy Cuban cigars at a La Casa del Habano. If you can't do that, be patient and find a legitimate source. Besides, I rarely, if ever, have seen properly stored or humidified cigars in a duty free shop.

bdrizzle
Sunday, October 23, 2011 11:18:12 AM
Look up the vitola's of whatever brand they have so you know what you are looking for. See if you can just a buy a couple singles. That way if they are fake you didn't blow your load. Good luck and thank for protecting our country.
duwan
Sunday, October 23, 2011 7:12:26 PM
PM sent with addresses for the 3 La Casa del Habanos located in Dubai.

Only buy from there unless you know exactly what to look for.

DBIII
Sunday, October 23, 2011 7:23:17 PM
^^^^^Listen to this man.
APBTMarcel
Sunday, October 23, 2011 9:12:45 PM

Like everything from Cuba, the bar code system and look-up feature are less than 100% reliable.

rfenst wrote:

Yea but it's much better than going by nothing.

APBTMarcel
Sunday, October 23, 2011 9:13:26 PM

PM sent with addresses for the 3 La Casa del Habanos located in Dubai.

Only buy from there unless you know exactly what to look for.

duwan wrote:

This +2

njstone
Monday, October 24, 2011 4:58:03 AM
Dubai has at least one LCdH (La Casa del Habanos) I'm pretty sure, in town. That's the official store of Habanos S.A. -- i.e. REAL STUFF! Those places will typically sell you singles as well, as opposed to a lot of Duty Free shops (the ones I've seen anyway) that will only sell boxes.

Singles are the way to go if you're new to a cigar. For things that smoke well young, here are my pics (one guy's opinion):

Trinidad Robusto T

Bolivar Royal Corona

Partagas Short

Others would include (and I might agree)

Partagas Series D No. 4

H. Upmann Magnum 46

Ramon Allones Specially Selected

Bolivar Petite Corona

Most decent-sized shops should carry most of those. If you really feel like spending money, you could try the Cohiba Behike 52 or 54, but honestly the Trinidad Robusto T is just as good (or better) for 1/2 or 1/3 the price.

Stinkdyr
Monday, October 24, 2011 9:29:30 AM
I know this might seem like a bizarre idea....but I suggest buying a couple of singles first. Smoke them. Then, if you like them and think they are worth the price, buy a box.

8-[

jarhead72485
Monday, October 24, 2011 10:57:39 AM
Thanks for all the help. I will let ya know how it turns out.
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