Understanding Canadian Cigar Packaging
Due to Canadian tobacco regulations, all cigars sold in Canada must have plain green bands covering the original branding. However, many premium cigars retain their authentic original band underneath this regulatory packaging, giving you the full traditional experience once unwrapped.
This guide shows you exactly which brands preserve their original bands.
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Double-Banded: Original band preserved under green wrapper
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Single-Banded: Only Canadian green band (no original band underneath)
Special Notes:
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Back Forty: No longer uses any bands
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Junction: No bands at all
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Sinistro: Hit or miss - there was a factory error when banding
AJ Fernandez
Double-banded
Alec Bradley
Single-banded only
Artesano Del Tobacco
Double-banded
Arturo Fuente
Double-banded
Back Forty
No longer uses any bands
Camacho
Single-banded only
Casa de Garcia
Single-banded only
Casa Turrent
Double-banded
Crowned Heads
Double-banded
David's Choice
No bands at all
Davidoff
Single-banded only
Diplomáticos
Double-banded
Don Tomas
Single-banded only
Drew Estate
Single-banded only
Eladio Diaz
Double-banded
EP Carrillo
Double-banded
Factory Throwouts
No bands at all
Flor De Copan
Single-banded
Gorilla Finger
Double-banded
Gran Honduras
Double-banded
Guantanamera
Double-banded
Guillen & Co
Double-banded
House Blend Nicaragua
Double-banded
Hoyo De Monterrey
Double-banded
Hugo Cassar
Double-banded
Indian Motorcycle
Double-banded
Jose L. Piedra
Double-banded
Joya De Nicaragua
Double-banded
Karen Berger
Double-banded
La Aroma De Cuba
Double-banded
La Flor De Cano
Double-banded
La Flor Dominicana
Double-banded
La Gloria Cubana
Double-banded
Luis Martinez
Double-banded
Macanudo
Single-banded only
Montecristo
Double-banded
Notorious Cigars
Double-banded
Oscar Valladares
Double-banded
Ozgener Family
Double-banded
Pirate Jacks
No bands at all
Plasencia
Single-banded only
Por Larranaga
Double-banded
Principes
No bands at all
Quai d'Orsay
Double-banded
Rafael Gonzalez
Double-banded
Raices Cubanas
Double-banded
Ramon Allones
Double-banded
Reposado
Single-banded only
Rey Del Mundo
Double-banded
Rocky Patel
Double-banded
Romeo Y Julieta
Double-banded
Saint Luis Rey
Double-banded
San Cristobal
Double-banded
Sancho Panza
Double-banded
Sinistro
Hit or miss (factory error)
Tabacalera Isabela
Double-banded
The Roller Ash
Double-banded
Thomas Hinds
Double-banded
Tobacconist Blend
Double-banded
Vegas Robaina
Double-banded
Why This Matters
For cigar enthusiasts, the original band is more than just decoration—it represents the heritage, craftsmanship, and identity of each cigar. Brands that maintain double-banding demonstrate their commitment to preserving the authentic cigar experience, even under regulatory requirements.
When you purchase from Smoke Master Cigars, you'll know exactly what to expect from your favorite brands.
