What has happened to the Jamaican Cigar?

I have smoked Macanudo Cigars for years now, and read that they came from Jamaica. That seemed unusual becauce I can’t say I have heard much about Jamaican tobacco. Reputedly, Cuban immigrants brought tobacco seeds to Jamaica, as they actually did every where else they relocated to. But because of hurricanes, labor issues and war, it’s been a difficult road for the Jamaican tobacco plant. Macanudo, which came from Jamaica is now handmade by General Cigar Company, found in Connecticut. They create quality, high end, premium cigars, including Macanudo. They use their own Connecticut shade wrappers, and assorted tobaccos from the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Africa for the filler and binder. These are my favourite cigars for lots of reasons, I like the sweet but spicy flavour. They are powerful, although not overwhelming. I am able to smoke once per day and be satisfied. There are only a few known Jamaican cigars around nowadays, and they seem hard to come by. If the others taste as well as a Macanudo, I may switch, but for now I am sticking to what I like.

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