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Permalink Reply by Cause the Blue rat on March 26, 2016 at 5:38pm

Honestly thought about that myself. However I'm thinking dwindling tobacco sales may keep the import market in check. High end stuff might get on the shelves. More than likely bought box and all by the consumer. 

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Permalink Reply by Frank Carr on March 27, 2016 at 1:34am

It's unlikely that the boxes will become that common because Cuba currently has trouble keeping up with European demand. Their best post-embargo marketing option will be to keep their cigars exclusive and handmade rather than trying to compete with the automation advantage that other makers in other countries have developed over the past 50+ years.

There are also a lot of legal and trademark issues to be settled that could impact availability even after the embargo has ended.These may take years to be resolved, also limiting common availability of the cigars and their boxes.

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