you know, I don't know what the fuss is about. I've had some cubans in the bahamas and they weren't all that. I can't remember exactly which ones, because that trip was about 7 years ago, but I did have some of my own on that trip and there really wasn't a difference. I guess if i had to, I would tip it toward the cuban, BUT, the cubans I bought were $9 at their cheapest. I would compare a $5 stick to it. Back then, that's all I would buy. 5 of less... Being broke sucks. Anyway, not anymore. I have a pretty good selection to choose from now. Gurkha, Montecristo, Bolivar, Rocky Patel and the list goes on. I have about 300 cigars and will have more after christmas, but thats not the point. Point is, if you take away it's "Illegal Luster" and eventually it'll happen, I just don't think the cuban cigar boom would last. Sure, I'de buy some, but you know the price won't go down. And then, when this 20,000% tax increase happens. Well, no more cigars at that point. Who want's to spend $275 for a $75 box. Anyway, that's my opinion. Cubans score 10.. Non-Cuban score 9.75........