A can of Muriel Cigars brought to you by n3uka...

[skibumdc]

Originally Posted by rgordin

I was raising a slightly different question. If new imports were banned and had been banned for some time, I wouldn't have expected Muriel to spend money on commercials and printed ads. Therefore, it never occurred to me that these cigars were a Cuban product.

Ahh ok, misread your response then. Sorry. Unless it was to rid themselves of a stockpile of products they would no longer be able to sell.

[Danbreeze]

This was a tasty stick. Very light, it would probably compliment a cup of coffee in the morning very well.

[jbo]

Originally Posted by Teninx

Makes me remember the old Edie Adams TV ads...her singing "The minute you walked in the joint..."

Yes, I'm dating myself.

I'm with you...I guess that means you're not THAT old.

[68TriShield]

Originally Posted by squid

Dave, great to see a relic from the past....as well as a can of Muriel Cigars!

Did someone say something about these being from Havana? I was under the impression (and yes, I'm dating myself too) that these were American made cigars...Of course, made famous by Edie Adams with her catchy tune of "Hey big spender, spend a little dime with me.

What a unique treat they must have been...something akin to opening up a time capsule.

The pre-embargos were U.S. made with some or all Cuban leaf...

[n3uka]

I found them on ebay about 8 months ago. I can't remember the price.
I had begun looking because of this thread. http://www.clubstogie.com/vb/showthread.php?t=53778
I have been keeping an eye out for them at auction but haven't had anymore luck.

I thought it would be fun to open them at a herf and either be surprised or stunned. Luckily I was surprised by them being in great condition.

I don't know much about the cigars. We did a google search but couldn't find anything.
The following is the fine print on the side if anyone can find anything more about them.




Will have to pull a few more out at the next annual Trishield herf

[M1903A1]

Originally Posted by rgordin

I was raising a slightly different question. If new imports were banned and had been banned for some time, I wouldn't have expected Muriel to spend money on commercials and printed ads. Therefore, it never occurred to me that these cigars were a Cuban product.

On the contrary...for a while into the Sixties those few American cigar companies that had been foresighted enough to stockpile Cuban tobacco, or purchase the few remaining pre-embargo lots, were emphasizing that they still had Cuban leaf in their product.

[squid]

Originally Posted by 68TriShield

The pre-embargos were U.S. made with some or all Cuban leaf...

Now I understand...the cuban leaf is the key!

Awesome find and this goes down as a classic! What a great herf you put on Dave!

[68TriShield]

I thought you all might like this

[lenguamor]

Nice.

[Bigga Petey]

Originally Posted by Sisyphus

I, too, remember the commercial. Sometime during the 60s, I guess. "Hey, big spender...." Makes me feel old. Heh!

Anyway, what a fantastic find!

-Ken

"...spend a little dime on me."

[shilala]

Originally Posted by n3uka

I don't know much about the cigars. We did a google search but couldn't find anything.

I found tons of stuff about Muriel cigars.
They're an Altadis made brand and are still produced today.
I figure you mean you couldn't find anything in particular about the canned cigars?

Anyways, here's a cool old Muriel cigar commercial.
http://www.encyclomedia.com/video-muriel_cigars.html

Here's some more old chicks selling Muriels...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVYySKyBbUs

Thanks for sharing this, Dave. It was really cool.

[fsjonsey]

Amazing find!
I collect old radios, so I often find myself browsing dusty antique shops in the middle of nowhere. I swear I've seen a few of these cans over the years, during my weekend junk expeditions. A couple were still sealed too. Drat, now i know to jump on the next one I see.

A quick question. I often see old half empty boxes of Clear havanas when I'm out radio hunting. The cigars often look to be in decent shape, other than being dry. Would it be possible to bring these back in a humidor if they aren't too far gone?

[n3uka]

That reminds me. I haven't found a new can for the next herf.
Can't break my tradition.

[M1903A1]

Originally Posted by fsjonsey

Amazing find!
I collect old radios, so I often find myself browsing dusty antique shops in the middle of nowhere. I swear I've seen a few of these cans over the years, during my weekend junk expeditions. A couple were still sealed too. Drat, now i know to jump on the next one I see.

A quick question. I often see old half empty boxes of Clear havanas when I'm out radio hunting. The cigars often look to be in decent shape, other than being dry. Would it be possible to bring these back in a humidor if they aren't too far gone?

From what I understand (and have bitterly experienced), dry probably = dead.

[hornitosmonster]

Very cool..they looked tasty...