Cohiba, Montecristo & Fuente in Orlando

The Famous Names — And What You're Actually Buying

Ask for a Cohiba or a Montecristo anywhere in the United States and there's one thing to understand up front: authentic Cuban cigars are not sold in the US due to the federal trade embargo. The Cohiba, Montecristo, and Romeo y Julieta you'll find on American shelves — including ours — are the legal non-Cuban editions of those brand names, made in the Dominican Republic, Honduras, and Nicaragua. They're real premium cigars from major makers; they're just not Cuban, and any shop that tells you otherwise is selling you a story.

Cuban-Legacy Names We Carry

• Cohiba (Dominican): the red-dot US edition — polished, medium-bodied, a classic celebration stick.
• Montecristo: smooth Dominican-made classics; the No. 2 torpedo shape is one of the most requested cigars at our counter.
• Romeo y Julieta: approachable, consistent, and a favorite first "nice cigar" for a reason.

Stock rotates, so call ahead to confirm which specific lines are in the humidor today.

The Premium Non-Cuban Benchmarks

• Arturo Fuente: the Dominican standard-bearer — from everyday Gran Reserva to the coveted Hemingway series.
• Padrón: Nicaraguan, box-pressed, rich; the 1964 Anniversary line is a bucket-list smoke.
• Davidoff: the luxury tier — immaculate construction and refined, mild-to-medium blends.
• Oliva, My Father, Rocky Patel, AJ Fernandez: the modern Nicaraguan heavyweights, full of flavor at fair prices.
• Macanudo & CAO: easy-going crowd-pleasers, great for handing out at gatherings.

The full list lives on our premium cigar brands in Orlando page.

Picking Between Them

Want mild and creamy? Start Connecticut-wrapped — Macanudo Cafe or a Davidoff. Want rich and full? Go Nicaraguan Maduro — Padrón or a My Father. Somewhere in between, the Cuban-legacy names and Fuente's core lines are the safe, satisfying middle. Not sure how to cut or light whatever you pick? Our cigar basics guide covers it in two minutes.

Where to Find Them in Orlando

Both Smoke Liquor 247 stores keep these brands under proper humidity: 535 World Center Drive near Disney World is open 24/7 at (407) 778-1326, and Sand Lake Road on Restaurant Row is open 9 AM – 2 AM at (407) 286-0540. Searching from a hotel? Start at cigar shop near me — or have your sticks brought to you with local delivery.

Must be 21+. Tobacco products are for adults 21 and over. Cigars and all tobacco items are available for in-store purchase and local Orlando-area delivery only — never shipped. Authentic Cuban cigars are not sold in the United States; the cigars we carry are the legal non-Cuban editions of these brand names. Underage sale is prohibited.