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🇺🇸 Popular and iconic cigar brands in the US in 2000:

1. Cohiba (Cuban & Dominican versions)

Very iconic brand.

Cuban cigars were banned in the US (since 1962), so "Cohiba Red Dot" made in the Dominican Republic was popular in the US.

Considered a premium cigar.

2. Macanudo

Very popular brand in the US.

Known for mild and smooth flavored cigars.

A favorite for daily smokers.

3. Montecristo

Originally a Cuban brand, but a Dominican version was available in the US.

Known for premium and balanced flavor.

4. Romeo y Julieta

Another famous Cuban brand whose Dominican version was available in the US.

Medium-bodied flavored cigars.

5. Arturo Fuente

Very coveted and collector-loved brand.

Fuente Fuente Opus X – Became extremely popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Often considered a “high end” cigar.

6. Punch

A classic brand known for its medium-to-full bodied flavor.

Especially for more experienced smokers.

7. Hoyo de Monterrey

The Dominican or Honduran version was popular in the US.

Smooth and flavorful cigar.

8. Padron

Nicaraguan brand active since the 1960s.

Became popular in the 1990s and reached a very high level by 2000.

Padron 1964 Anniversary Series – Very popular line.

9. La Gloria Cubana

Became popular during the 1990s boom in the US.

Its "bold and spicy" taste was famous among smokers.