Cohiba Limitada 2004 Real or Fake

[RaschNuts]

My friend was in mexico this past week and brought back a Cohiba Limitada 2004 for me. He bought it at a cigar store.

I was wondering how would i be able to tell if this is real or fake?

 

[bdc30]

post a pic. the boys here will tell you quickfast

 

[Jfire]

Almost all the LE Cohibas from Mexico are fake IIRC. There are thousands of boxes there for the tourists to feast on. (Unless it was from one of the LCDH there.)
Here is a pic to help you decipher a bit:
http://www.cubancigarwebsite.com/images/Cohiba_Sublimes_cigar_orig.jpg

 

[orangedog]

at least the year is correct, which isn't often the case, so you got that going for you, which is nice

 

[Tnt Cigarguy]

If you post a picture this will be solved in about 2 seconds.

 

[Craig Mac]

at least the year is correct, which isn't often the case, so you got that going for you, which is nice

Love the caddyshack reference!!

Best thing is to post a couple pics and the guys can let you know pretty quick

 

[BEN(SWEDEN)]

I hear alot of fakes being sold there even at La casas. This is a REALLY hard cigar and I would say you have to pay at least 100 usd per stick for the real thing, IF you can find one.
I have a couple of sticks left that I am watching over like a hawk.

 

[RaschNuts]

Here are a couple pics

 

[apaniagua]

Seems real!

 

[JNT]

not great definition on those shots, but it looks well constructed. The band looks right. Make sure the dimensions for the cigar are bang on (length/ring gauge)

 

[jayro75]

It's from Mexico and is one of the most faked cigars on the market. Couple that with it's rarity and the cost of a legit box and you get a fake cigar.

 

[Craig Mac]

double or triple cap on yours? Also comparing the pic j-fire posted, yours seems to have a little bolder font on the "Edicion Limitada"

 

[amsgpwarrior]

Smoke it! The cuban flavor should distinguish whether it is real or not.

 

[RaschNuts]

what is the right size?

 

[BEN(SWEDEN)]

Here are a couple pics

They look a bit to small, most fakes I have spotted have been a bit smaller in rg.

What did your friend pay? that will give you an absolute answer I think. You just cant find them cheap.

Finding real bands is not a problem expecially for a casa. Smoke the real thing and save the band is the best way.

 

[twenty5]

what is the right size?

Would your buddy really pay 120$ish or more for a single cigar for you?

 

[Jwrussell]

Smoke it! The cuban flavor should distinguish whether it is real or not.

Not necessarily. Plenty of fake cubans rolled with cuban tobacco.

 

[RaschNuts]

Found the size looks like its just shy of 6.5" ring gage is right. And he said he paid like $20 so im going with fake.

Ill try smoking it tonight never had a cuban but atleast now ill know what a fake one tastes like.

 

[jayro75]

Found the size looks like its just shy of 6.5" ring gage is right. And he said he paid like $20 so im going with fake.

Ill try smoking it tonight never had a cuban but atleast now ill know what a fake one tastes like.

I wouldn't do that so quickly. Mexican fakes are known to have all kinds of nasty things such as rat turds, hairs, bugs etc. in them. Cut it open for curiosity sake if you want but I'd personally toss it in the trash.

 

[RaschNuts]

He said this is where he bought it if that helps.

Kukulcan Plaza cigar shop