Just as the european wine industry experienced strain and growing pains as united states wine producers gained world accolades, the Cuban cigar industry must face market realities that they are no longer the world leader in cigar production and cigar quality. In fact, the lifting of the Embargo ( whatever that suggests ) won’t, can not return Cuba to its glory days. The cigar industry has taken root and gained force in a number of the states mentioned above, and there isn’t any indication that they can go into bankruptcy if the embargo is lifted. They are gaining notoriety and accolades for producing quality products that the U. S. cigar aficionado has grown to accept and love.