Montecristo Cigars

Something that I’ve been reading about that has me a bit concerned is the decision by our governing parties to remove the opulent bands and traditionally artistic packaging from Cuban cigars… This isn’t going to be happening overnight but even the thought that the removal of the picture of Romeo and Juliet or the gold medal awards that are proudly displayed on Cuban H. Upmann cigar boxes, has me concerned… From what I understand, the bands will be a simple green and the boxes will be very plain, which takes away all of the tradition and great imagery that we’ve associated with Cuban cigars since we were born… I believe this will start in Australia, possibly even as soon as next year and then I believe that Canada will follow suit… Our governments believe that by glorifying the packaging on cigar boxes, newer smokers will probably be enticed to start smoking cigars… Hmmmmmm, really?? I’m a firm believer that its the aroma and flavor of fine Cubans that will attract a new smoker, hardly the sight of a cigar box that will attract someone to begin the passion of cigar smoking.