Box Code
Industry & Trade
Definition
The stamped or printed code on the underside of a cigar box identifying its origin and production date. On Cuban boxes it combines a factory code with a month and year code.
Why it matters
The box code is the primary documentary evidence of a cigar's age and origin, and it is central to both aging discussions and authentication.
In context
"The box code put it at three years old, which matched how it smoked."
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