But what many people don’t know is that there are essentially two places this brand’s cigars are made, one of which is in Cuba. The original producer of Montecristo cigars, and still active to ...

The lucrative humidor auction closed the event. The government says the money goes to the Cuban Health System.

Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: Cuban cigars hold a reputation as the world's most opulent tobacco product. A box of good-quality Habanos can cost thousands of dollars.

Running in Havana until February 28, the event underscores the dual nature of Cuba's economy: while premium cigars serve as the island's global ambassadors, local consumers struggle to purchase even ...