Question by DC: What are the effects of smoking a legal Cuban cigars after you put it out?
I just smoked a legal Cuban cigar. It’s legal because it was imported into the USA before the ban went into effect.

I had smoked it before and it wasn’t too strong. I put it out when I was halfway through. I let it sit for about a week and then smoked the rest today.

It was much, much stronger. I was definitely messed up afterward. Why is it so much stronger the second time around? How does it compare with lighter cigars, like Black and Mild’s?

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Answer by Herfnerd
If you smoked it a week after putting it out, it was stale and dried out. I

And what do you mean ‘legal’ cuban? Is it a ‘clear Havana’ cigar or one of the ones rolled with supposed pre-embargo tobacco?

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Question by Gunners: Can you now bring back 5 cuban cigars to the US per person when traveling home from abroad?
I was told in Mexico that it is ok for a US citizen, because of a change made by President Obama, to bring back 5 cuban cigars per person into the United States. I can’t find any proof of this online. Does anyone know the answer?

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Answer by Cheryl G
That is the proposal, but the ban on Cuban exports is still in effect. You are still forbidden to travel to the country of Cuba and you may not bring into the US any product made in Cuba. Sorry.

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Cigars: Giving Cigars as a Gift

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Cigars: Giving Cigars as a Gift
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How to Smoke a Cigar

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What kind of Cuban cigars should I try?

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Question by Patrick: What kind of Cuban cigars should I try?
I’ll be traveling overseas in the fall, somewhere that isn’t trying to punish Castro or something like that, and I’m wondering what kind of Cuban cigars I should try. Advice?
I’ll be going to Ireland, specifically.
Did you mean Romeo y Julietas?
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The History (And Value) Of Cigar Bands

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The History (And Value) Of Cigar Bands
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