Meaning of "Cuban" blends

alfredo_buscatti · 11-11-2013, 06:10 AM

I regularly find non-Cuban blends described as being Cuban derived/influenced, for instance Tatuaje Havana VI and in general EP Carillo. What does this mean? Is it like saying which artists from a prior time have influenced a contemporary artist, such that while the current artist has their own style but one can still hear or see the prior artist's style in their work?

pektel · 11-11-2013, 07:39 AM

I normally find it a ploy by non-Cuban cigar companies to try to sell more cigars.

Blueface · 11-11-2013, 07:48 AM

Cuban blend

stearns · 11-11-2013, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by pektel

I normally find it a ploy by non-Cuban cigar companies to try to sell more cigars.

99% of all tobacco grown outside of cuba can be traced back to cuban seeds, people were stuffing their socks full of them when they were leaving the island during the revolution. I take it to be a ploy as well, which was very frustrating when working at a cigar shop and having to explain to people that, just because the box has "cuban" on it, they were not actually cuban cigars

Dude Here · 11-11-2013, 02:27 PM

I take it to mean that the blender has tried to replicate Cuban flavors. It's also a marketing ploy.

T.G · 11-11-2013, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dude Here

I take it to mean that the blender has tried to replicate Cuban flavors.

If that's the case, they're failing miserably.

CigarNut · 11-11-2013, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

If that's the case, they're failing miserably.

Blak Smyth · 11-11-2013, 02:45 PM

Sales gimmick, much like the sunken treasure chest Gurkhas come in.

Dude Here · 11-11-2013, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

If that's the case, they're failing miserably.

Haha, never said that they we're able to pull it off.

T.G · 11-11-2013, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dude Here

Haha, never said that they we're able to pull it off.

Heh. Right on.

mosesbotbol · 11-11-2013, 06:29 PM

Good NC cigars can sell on their own merit; not as a wanna be Cuban cigar

Scottw · 11-11-2013, 06:39 PM

Agreeing with Moses.

icehog3 · 11-11-2013, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Good NC cigars can sell on their own merit; not as a wanna be Cuban cigar

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Originally Posted by Scottw

Agreeing with Moses.

Agreeing with Moses and Scott.

bruceolee · 11-11-2013, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Good NC cigars can sell on their own merit; not as a wanna be Cuban cigar

Agreed! A great NC cigar is something that embraces what it is instead of attempting to be a Cuban cigar. Whenever they're trying to blend and make the best cigar possible everyone wins. People who want to see Springsteen most certainly do not want a cover band but if that cover band decides to write and perform their own original material.......well then I'm listening and in the end it's just a better product even if it sucks after all is said and done. It's better to suck on your own terms than attempting to suck at imitation.

Sorry I like to drown in metaphor when I've had a couple bourbons

11-11-2013, 06:10 AM	#1
alfredo_buscatti Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Piedmont, NC Posts: 277 Trading: (9)	Meaning of "Cuban" blends I regularly find non-Cuban blends described as being Cuban derived/influenced, for instance Tatuaje Havana VI and in general EP Carillo. What does this mean? Is it like saying which artists from a prior time have influenced a contemporary artist, such that while the current artist has their own style but one can still hear or see the prior artist's style in their work?

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pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Meaning of "Cuban" blends I normally find it a ploy by non-Cuban cigar companies to try to sell more cigars. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

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Dude Here I'm the Dude...Man! Join Date: Oct 2013 First Name: Steve Location: Texas Posts: 671 Trading: (3)	Re: Meaning of "Cuban" blends I take it to mean that the blender has tried to replicate Cuban flavors. It's also a marketing ploy.

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Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: Meaning of "Cuban" blends Agreeing with Moses. __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."