Current quality of the smokes being produced

Having tasted the recent Swiss Market releases (Punch Robustos and Ramon Allones Eminencias) and the 2005 Limited Edicions (RyJ Petit Piramides EL 2005, H.Upmann Magnum 50 EL 2005, Montecristo D EL 2005) it is clear that the ongoing improvements in the 'quality control' aspects on the production line by Habanos S.A., are having their desired effect. On the regular production smokes, we are seeing a hugely improved construction in the cigars, less problems with draw (plugs and knots), less unravelling and more consistency in blend across different productions of the same cigar. The new cigars being released by Habanos S.A. posses exciting and varied blends, showing an understanding by the industry to satisfy a more sophisticated and adventurous palate. I believe we are entering an intriguing period in the ever-evolving evolution of the Cuban cigar. Better and more consistency in quality, inventive and risk taking in the creation (size and blend), I think we are entering a golden period. All the better for us !