Cigar authenticity guides
Plain-language reference on how to spot counterfeit cigars — what to inspect, what the warranty seal and band should look like, and how to decode the factory + date codes stamped on the box.
How to check cigar authenticity
A step-by-step walkthrough of what to inspect — band, seal, box, cigar itself — before you buy.
How to spot fake Cuban cigars
The common counterfeit patterns and the visual, tactile, and olfactory cues that give them away.
Habanos authenticity check — explained
How Habanos S.A. authenticates official product, what the official channels verify, and where third-party checks add value.
Cigar box code guide
Decoding the factory code and date code stamped on the underside of every Cuban cigar box.
Warranty seal guide
The Habanos warranty seal — what the modern seal looks like, what counterfeiters get wrong, and how the seal has evolved.
Cigar band guide
Band construction, registration, print fidelity and the regional tells that separate genuine from fake.