Cuban Factory Codes (2003 – Current) PDF

[JohnS]

Great observation there, @HDGSN! 👍

[Ayub]

@LizardGizmo I just got those but couldn't find this factory code in your doc.

[garage dweller]

I got a box of QD50s from FOH that had a stamp that read: "LRO ABR 24" (single stamp). Anyone know where that's from? 

[Salomones]

On 27.1.2025 at 19:19, garage dweller said:

Ich habe von FOH eine Schachtel QD50 bekommen, auf der ein Stempel mit der Aufschrift „LRO ABR 24“ (Einzelstempel) stand. Weiß jemand, woher der ist? 

Ist Cruces-fabrik in Ciefuegos.

[LizardGizmo]

On 1/24/2025 at 6:03 PM, Ayub said:

@LizardGizmo I just got those but couldn't find this factory code in your doc.

Does anyone else have a record of either BEO or BOE? I'm wondering if the 16/17 code listed as BOE for Caney Factory in Santiago is a typo on the document.

[JohnS]

58 minutes ago, LizardGizmo said:

Does anyone else have a record of either BEO or BOE? I'm wondering if the 16/17 code listed as BOE for Caney Factory in Santiago is a typo on the document.

Yes, I have BOE Abr 19 Montecristo No.4. They are certainly unique for a Montecristo No.4 cigar as the cigars are box-pressed and the wrappers are very pale; almost a Claro shade!

[Chas.Alpha]

I also have a BOE ABR 19 box of Monte #4. The box has been hit/miss for me.

[Fallen Feathers]

人才济济 (a galaxy of talent)

[gormag38]

I'm kinda surprised we haven't heard anything about them changing up factory codes. Seems like it should be expected this year? Maybe others with more knowledge of the switches will chime in as they know something. 

[LizardGizmo]

2 hours ago, gormag38 said:

I'm kinda surprised we haven't heard anything about them changing up factory codes. Seems like it should be expected this year? Maybe others with more knowledge of the switches will chime in as they know something. 

I’m in Havana now. Confirmed with four different factory directors that codes still haven’t changed and there is no current plan to. I did hear from one that the whole box code system might be changing, but they haven’t heard anything. Heard from another that the box code transparency has eliminated the need to even change the codes at this point. They’re also more confident that the consumer understands that quality has improved quite a bit island-wide, even in provincials.

Who knows what components of this information are accurate, but as of now we are 3+ years of the same codes.

[X-Man]

Thank you so much for this.

[Salomones]

Perhaps they've realized they no longer need the box code. It only shows where the cigars were packaged; since some years not longer where they were rolled.

[Webbo]

Was lucky enough to snag some CoRo yesterday on the 24:24 that were listed as BES OCT24. Cannot find the BES code anywhere. I know there was a GES OCT24 batch for sale last week could these be the same? 

[MagicalBikeRide]

3 hours ago, Webbo said:

Was lucky enough to snag some CoRo yesterday on the 24:24 that were listed as BES OCT24. Cannot find the BES code anywhere. I know there was a GES OCT24 batch for sale last week could these be the same? 

Suggest you post a photo of the stamp when you can. Possibly that the G came out looking like a B. Also possible that the stamp was incorrectly set (I’ve had this before).