Question on QdO Coronas....help please

[pharmgator]

Hypothetically speaking:

If you bought a box from a reputable vendor, but the Habanos sticker was in the upper left, and the cedar between the two layers of cigars had a straight cut instead of a curved one would you be suspicious? The hypothetical box code would be PEL Oct 02 with a Revisado 12/04.

 

[tedski]

If you bought a box from a reputable vendor, but the Habanos sticker was in the upper left, and the cedar between the two layers of cigars had a straight cut instead of a curved one would you be suspicious? The hypothetical box code would be PEL Oct 02 with a Revisado 12/04.

I've seen plenty of inconsistencies in regards to authentic cuban cigars over the years.
IMO, the answer to your concern lies in the first part of your post.

 

[Moglman]

The straight cut wouldn't bother me. I have legit boxes with this. Several brands occasionally put the Habanos sticker in the upper left, but can't recall if QdO was one, or what the circumstances are.

 

[Black Dog]

One of my favorite weekend morning cigars. I've had a few boxes and they've always been as you described. I believe the Habanos sticker is to the left because the Hecho a Mano brand is on the right.

 

[pharmgator]

OK, I smoked one of these yesterday morning, and I normally smoke more full bodied sticks, but this cigar was great. It had a distinct muskiness to it. Does this muskiness come from the tobacco itself or from 3 years of age. Will these cigars get better or are they at their prime with 3 years?