Recent Study: Cigars in Austria
There is no established tradition in Austria for smoking cigars and cigarillos. High-quality cigar products were basically not available in Austria before 1996 when Austria adjusted its tobacco monopoly and crucially eased import restrictions on tobacco products following its entry into the EU. It is estimated that only 3% of all Austrians smoke cigars, and these are mainly cigar and cigarillo enthusiasts.
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