But one of the most perplexing laws is a nationwide ban on Cuban cigars. Ever since most of us can remember, Cuban cigars have always been contraband, which has only heightened their intrigue.

Kennedy ordered 1,200 Cuban cigars right before outlawing them has been circulating online for years. For example, one X user ...

One of the top priorities on our list was to buy some authentic Cuban cigars. We tried two different approaches. First, we bought a box at an authorized store inside the Hotel Habana Libre.

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.

Written and directed by James Orr the 53minute video chronicles the entire process of Cuban cigar ... European Editor of Cigar Aficionado magazine and now with his own website wwwjamessucklingcom ...