Ok, not asking how to get them back into States. Knowing that Europeans are not hung up on the Cuba thing as we Americans, where in Italy do I get Cuban cigars? Is there a counterfeit market like in Mexico that I need to worry about?
Posted by
Los Angeles
1825 posts
Everything in Europe is authentic and nothing is counterfeit. Make sure they know you are from the U.S. so you get the top shelf stuff.
Posted by
Chicago
2876 posts
If you're going to Rome, go to Fincato's. Here's their website: http://www.fincatolacasadelhabano.com/index.html
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA
7737 posts
Be sure to note the 4/1 date of Richard's response.
Posted by
Estes Park, CO, USA
5 posts
Okay, Michael. That took a minute before I got it!
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32213 posts
Thomas, While this doesn't answer your original question, Cuban Cigars are also readily available in Canada, as we're also "not hung up on the Cuba thing". Cuba is a very popular vacation destination in the winter with direct flights from many cities, so it's relatively easy to buy "top shelf" Cigars right at the source. Fidel seems a bit "annoyed" with our Prime Minister at the moment, so hopefully that won't affect the travel situation. Here's an article on the subject (some of the comments are "interesting") www.torontosun.com/2012/04/09/castro-bashes-canada Cheers!
Posted by
Bay Area
3551 posts
Always check the duty free shops at the major airports upon your arrival. Gen c cigars are avail there altho they may not upon your exit of country. They wil be pricey but I suppose you know that.
Posted by
OP
Van Nuys, CA, United States
77 posts
Actually had forgotten about the duty free shops, but that would only be if trying to bring them back (I'm not). Thanks to Chicago Tom for the Rome location, its actually about 6 blocks from my apartment!!!