Dominican Republic Cigars.

07-12-2012, 11:59 AM

Hello,

I'm new to the forum and had a question. I will be in the Dominican Republic in August. Can any suggest a good brand to smoke while I am there.

Thanks.....

07-12-2012, 12:00 PM

I like a medium body cigar. Nothing too spicy or dark. Thanks.

pnoon · 07-12-2012, 12:01 PM

Moving this to Cigar Discussion since this is not a review.

massphatness · 07-12-2012, 12:16 PM

While in the Dominican you should smoke nothing but Nicaraguan cigars. Should you visit Nicaragua, only smoke Dominicans. This will keep the manufacturers in those countries on their toes, and you'll end up with a better product in the long run.

In all seriousness, I tend to smoke what I enjoy most when travelling. What I like, you may not -- smoke what you like, like what you smoke.

07-12-2012, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

While in the Dominican you should smoke nothing but Nicaraguan cigars. Should you visit Nicaragua, only smoke Dominicans. This will keep the manufacturers in those countries on their toes, and you'll end up with a better product in the long run.

In all seriousness, I tend to smoke what I enjoy most when travelling. What I like, you may not -- smoke what you like, like what you smoke.

Well I did not want to bring any with me. Would rather try a local brand.

Just thought some one may have been there recently..

Don Fernando · 07-12-2012, 12:25 PM

Cigars are more expensive in the DR then they are in the USA. Bring your own.

07-12-2012, 12:27 PM

I really like the Padron 2000 cigar. I'll store them in my himidor for 3+ months before smoking. I really dont want to carry over cigars to the DM and wonder if customs will take them from me.

07-12-2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

Cigars are more expensive in the DR then they are in the USA. Bring your own.

LOL. Do you know the customs law in the DM. Can I bring a box without a hassle..?

N2 GOLD · 07-12-2012, 12:36 PM

If you like Padron take them. Most cigar factory are far and away from the hotel area. That's what I was told. Remember, Padron smokes GREAT anywhere in the world...

CigarNut · 07-12-2012, 12:44 PM

I would bring some sticks with you as you just don't know what you are going to find. I would avoid buying anything advertised as Cuban as it's likely to be fake. You would be better off trying really local stuff that is not exported, as you just don't know if any big name stuff is legit.

Also, I think it would be a real trek to get any Padron's in the DR. I believe that they are Nicaraguan. Having said that, Padron's are so fantastic it might be worth a trip to their factory

07-12-2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by N2 GOLD

If you like Padron take them. Most cigar factory are far and away from the hotel area. That's what I was told. Remember, Padron smokes GREAT anywhere in the world...

Cool thanks.. I will bring some with me then...

Don Fernando · 07-12-2012, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by michaelyak

LOL. Do you know the customs law in the DM. Can I bring a box without a hassle..?

Don't know, never been to the DR, I know from friends that cigars are sick expensive unless you want fake Cubans, those puppies are cheap (& nasty)

07-12-2012, 04:01 PM

Ok.. Thanks for the info guys. I will bring my own and chance customs. I'm not going to be stuck without cigars for 8 days...

lenguamor · 07-12-2012, 04:12 PM

Make time to visit the La Aurora factory. 100+ years of cigar-making tradition is a must-see.

GreekGodX · 07-12-2012, 04:44 PM

There should be no problems with customs unless you are bringing a huge amount of inventory with you. Cigars for personal use will be fine to get through customs.

07-12-2012, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lenguamor

Make time to visit the La Aurora factory. 100+ years of cigar-making tradition is a must-see.

I will. thanks.

07-12-2012, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

There should be no problems with customs unless you are bringing a huge amount of inventory with you. Cigars for personal use will be fine to get through customs.

Ok cool. Thanks for the info. I may just bring 10-12 in my travel humidor.

07-12-2012, 11:59 AM	#1
michaelyak Guest Posts: n/a	Dominican Republic Cigars. Hello, I'm new to the forum and had a question. I will be in the Dominican Republic in August. Can any suggest a good brand to smoke while I am there. Thanks.....

07-12-2012, 12:00 PM	#2
michaelyak Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Dominican Republic Cigars. I like a medium body cigar. Nothing too spicy or dark. Thanks.

07-12-2012, 12:01 PM	#3
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07-12-2012, 12:16 PM	#4
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07-12-2012, 12:25 PM	#6
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07-12-2012, 12:27 PM	#7
michaelyak Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Dominican Republic Cigars. I really like the Padron 2000 cigar. I'll store them in my himidor for 3+ months before smoking. I really dont want to carry over cigars to the DM and wonder if customs will take them from me.

07-12-2012, 12:36 PM	#9
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07-12-2012, 12:44 PM	#10
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07-12-2012, 04:01 PM	#13
michaelyak Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Dominican Republic Cigars. Ok.. Thanks for the info guys. I will bring my own and chance customs. I'm not going to be stuck without cigars for 8 days...

07-12-2012, 04:12 PM	#14
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07-12-2012, 04:44 PM	#15
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