Are there non-Cubans, not available in the USA, worth bringing back?

Bevo
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I'll travelling to Belize this month, but this applies to travel to any Caribbean nation.

Are there non-Cuban cigars that are worth bringing back? I mean cigars from other Caribbean nations that would be legal, but that aren't readily available in the US otherwise. Any thoughts?

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  • Rdp77
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    That’s actually a great question. I can’t think of any from that region. I can only think of a few non-Cuban in Europe that would be worthwhile. @Vision spends a lot of time in that part of the world, maybe he can shed some light.

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  • Rdp77
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    edited February 2023

    Edit: double post

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    Welcome

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  • Vision
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    Shockingly, usually New World Cigars in the Caribbean are over priced. You will find a lot of offbrand locally rolled yuck most places. Get yourself some Cubans, hope that they draw, and keep away from the rest of your cigars they might have Beatles.

    Edit. I was going to edit out Beatles for beetles..... but that's way funnier.

  • 0patience
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    One brand comes to mind, Royal Danish, but they changed names and I don't remember what it is, but if you can find original Royal Danish, they are worth grabbing.
    Scandinavian cigars are pretty good.

    As was said, there are a ton of garbage cigars in other countries. LCDH stores are the best bet for Cubans. As for any others, better to take with you, what you like.

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  • Yakster
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    They had to change the name to House of Nicaragua due to pressure from the Royal family.

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    I'm confused again.

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  • Amos_Umwhat
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    @Vision said:
    Shockingly, usually New World Cigars in the Caribbean are over priced. You will find a lot of offbrand locally rolled yuck most places. Get yourself some Cubans, hope that they draw, and keep away from the rest of your cigars they might have Beatles.

    Edit. I was going to edit out Beatles for beetles..... but that's way funnier.

    Have you found any with Kinks?

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  • Yakster
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    I've had cigars with Kinks from where the roller holds the cigar with their thumb. Usually contributes to a burn issue.

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  • Amos_Umwhat
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    @Yakster said:
    I've had cigars with Kinks from where the roller holds the cigar with their thumb. Usually contributes to a burn issue.

    Could you rub them out between a couple Rolling Stones?

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