Monti LE 2008 Sublimes with 09 date code

[stephenbj]

I think I am turning into a authenticity inspector... Anyways, another one for fellow brothers to comment on.

Got these from a local cigar shop that I've purchased from before. Pretty competitive on pricing and I would say 90% of their products are real. Spotted a box of questionable R&J LE 2007 before in their shop. The cigar band printing is not centered.

Anyways back to the Monti Sublimes. I've been searching for these in local shops for some time and Non of my top vendors have it. So when I saw this I thought I would give it a try, knowing that the production code 09 even though it was a 2008 release.

Question: Does anyone have these? If so what production code was it?

Have you seen any legit LEs that have a later year production code?

Thank you in advance for everyone's input

[Tarks]

I have seen plenty of the Sublimes with 09 box codes from vendors and in Cuba. These boxes have the new Montecristo "embossed" band while most of the 08 box codes have had the older Montecristo bands. But having said that, you mention that 90% of their products are real? I would be running from this vendor.

[melies]

I also have a 09 box, bought from a really reputable source and checked in the habanos, S.A. website, your box look fine, but as tark says, if only 90% are real run away from that vendor!

[peanutpete]

I have seen plenty of the Sublimes with 09 box codes from vendors and in Cuba. These boxes have the new Montecristo "embossed" band while most of the 08 box codes have had the older Montecristo bands. But having said that, you mention that 90% of their products are real? I would be running from this vendor.

ditto, lots of 09s out there and keep well away from any vendor who you think has suspect stock

[stephenbj]

Thanks a lot guys. I only saw one cigar that is suspicious. I will post it later and you guys decide. But you guys are right, why bother with suspicious vendors right?

[michael69]

I was wondering about this too... all the LE's I have have a year code the same as the LE release year.

Is it usual for an LE to have a boxcode that doesn't match the release year?

[maverickdrinker]

I have that exact box code and bought it from Reynaldo's shop in Havana. Nothing to worry about