There’s not much that the Swiss Cuban Cigars team doesn’t know about cigars – from selecting the finest cigars for a gift to sorting fake Cuban cigars from the real thing, the online retailer knows it all.

And, luckily for Swiss Cuban Cigars customers, the team regularly shares their insight and expertise.

Swiss Cuban Cigars : popular sellers of Cuban cigars online

If you’re wondering who Swiss Cuban Cigars are, then all you need to know is that they’re a Gran Canaria based business that stocks the biggest range of authentic Cuban cigars in the world.

The customer service team prides itself on its expert knowledge, not only of the best Cuban cigars on the market but also on avoiding fake Cuban cigars. Swiss Cuban Cigars reviews new releases, news and stories about all the cigars on the market and offers commentary and insight on the cigar industry as a whole.

A Swiss Cuban Cigars reviews representative explains: “All our cigars are guaranteed as authentic brands – something that doesn’t always happen with other sellers. There is a huge market out there for fake cigars and one of our aims is to help our customers understand how to avoid getting stuck with counterfeit cigars from other retailers.”

This mission to spread the word about the danger of fake Cuban cigars is juts one part of the work done by the Gran Canaria based customer service team. Along with the excellent service as standard, Swiss Cuban Cigars also offers the best prices, fast delivery, the biggest choice you can find online, limited editions and much more.

The best Cuban cigars, industry analysis and information on everything cigar based

So, as well as regular Swiss Cuban Cigars reviews on new releases, old favourites, how to choose the best Cuban cigars online and tips and reviews of all the cigars available, the team also explains everything you could want to know about Cuban cigars – including cigar wrappers.

The wrapper on a Cuban cigar can be made from all kinds of different tobaccos. Explains Swiss Cuban Cigars reviews expert Natalie (customer service team): “While the company sells official Habanos cigars and exclusively authentic products, those new to cigars may not know that not all Cuban cigars are made in Cuba itself.

“Today, the name of some of the biggest sellers has been applied to cigars made in other countries but that, crucially, are made in the spirit of the old factories in Cuba. But when it comes to wrappers, pre-1990s, most Cuban cigars used ‘Corojo’ wrappers. However, this tobacco became susceptible to disease and by 2000, wrappers were more likely to be Corojo hybrids. This means that there are far more options available nowadays – but they’re all considered authentic Cuban cigars.”

Explaining Cuban cigar wrappers

Cuban cigar wrappers are best thought of as wrappers made ‘Cuban style. So, while the aging method, shade and variety of tobacco may vary, the finished product always retains the quality of craftmanship that made Cuban cigars so popular.

This workmanship spread from Cuba to other countries such as Peru, the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua over the last 40 to 50 years. However, there are still plenty of different brands that ensure the entire process is clearly linked to the original Cuban cigar factories.

Tobacco from Cuba goes back hundreds of years. In fact, when Christopher Columbus sent some of his men to Cuba in the late 15th century, they came face to face with indigenous people smoking herbs wrapped in leaves – basically a Cuban cigar!

The climate in Cuba means that every part of the cigar’s tobacco – the binder, filler and wrapper – can all be grown there. Over the centuries, Havana and Cuban cigars became much in demand in Europe, as they became a status symbol for wealthy people who could afford to import the expensive and fine tobacco.

In the 20th century, it was Corojo tobacco that was primarily used for Cuban cigars as a wrapper but eventually the term ‘Cuban cigar’ became much broader.

How Cuban cigars are manufactured

All Cuban cigars, whether made by Habanos SA or any other manufacturer, have to adhere to certain standards and traditions. This is why they always give you a great smoke and have complex flavor profile varieties.

The name itself denotes a level of quality that is given to handmade Cuban cigars and small-batch lines from brands. Whether the tobacco comes from the Vuelta Abajo region of Cuba or elsewhere, cigar lovers should expect a well balanced, seamless cigar that burns evenly for the entre smoke.

Customer service team member Natalie from Swiss Cuban Cigars says: “While Cuban cigars should always be of the highest quality, it’s important that customers understand that this isn’t a regulated name so it can’t be considered a 100% guarantee. This is why it’s important to buy from reputable retailers like us, as we can guarantee there are no fake products in stock, and can advise how to avoid counterfeit product.”

The advice from Swiss Cuban Cigars is to check that the different brands have the requisite green seal, are in their original sealed box and that they aren’t simply the cheapest cigars available. They should have a unique barcode and whether you’re making your first purchase or looking for limited editions for gifting purposes, always be careful to avoid retailers that sell fakes.

From Cuban cigar wrappers to wrapping Cuban Cigars!

Swiss Cuban Cigars understands that Christmas time is a time for cigars! Whether it’s gifts for the cigar lover in your life, or you’re looking to buy cigars for yourself, the team at Swiss Cuban Cigars prides itself on having all of the advice you need.

Assuming your cigars arrived already, and that the cigar aficionados in your life are waiting for their carefully chosen gifts, it’s time to think about how you can wrap them. Of course you can just pop your petit corona in a standard gift box, but you can also choose a more interesting way to wrap the gift.

Swiss Cuban Cigars reviews some ideas below, but are also careful to advise how to store the cigars before gift giving time.

Make sure your high end Swiss Cuban Cigars stay fresh

If you’ve really splashed out on something special in order to give the best possible smoking experience to the giftee then you absolutely need to be careful storing them before the big day.

Explains Swiss Cuban Cigars customer rep: “If you’ve gone for the expensive choice then they will be in their original sealed box. While this is a great way to ensure that they’re not fake cigars, but in terms of storage humidity and temperature matter – a lot.

“Winter and Christmas time are generally cold and dry, which means your chosen smoke could be ruined before you reach Christmas Day.”

Swiss Cuban Cigars reviews ways to store your great Cigars before Christmas Day

Remember that the cigars need to be just right to give the best smoking experience. Here are some ways to store them:

• Grab some Tupperware boxes with proper lids and store them in there before you wrap them as gifts
• Buy a humidor and wrap that instead (full of cigars, of course)
• Wrap single cigars in separate, sealed plastic bags before wrapping them in festive paper.

Whichever storage method you choose, it’s best not to leave them under the tree as they can dry out more easily.

Choosing from he largest selection of Cuban Cigars online

There are so many options available from Swiss Cuban Cigars, ranging from very high end special purchases to cheaper cigars at great prices.

And the benefit of cheaper choices is that you can be more creative when it comes to gift wrapping. Here’s what the team at Swiss Cuban Cigars suggests.

• String the cigars onto fishing line (or an equivalent) to make cigar tinsel to hang somewhere in your house, or even on the tree.
• Create a cigar bouquet using floral foam, wire and a vase to make a very special bunch of cigars as a gift.
• Wrap individual cigars and cigarillos as stocking stuffer small gifts.

Cuban Cigars available online

Whether you’re looking for Christmas gifts or something for yourself, Swiss Cuban Cigars have plenty of great cigars.

Cuban cigars available include all the big brands and plenty of cheaper choices too. Add in fast delivery, the largest selection available online, a guaranteed absence of fake products and amazing service from the Swiss Cuban Cigars team, and you have the ideal one stop shop for everything cigar based.