So my friends did ok and they check out. Though not the greatest examples of what a good Cuban cigar is (I asked for Behike 52s, Montecristo No.2s, Partaga Serie D No. 4s and/or Trinidad Robusto Ts), I'm still grateful that they did that-it was the thought that counted!
Cohiba Robusto (I think it's a Robusto vitola-the tube that it came in was tossed by my friend before coming back), Bolivar Gold Medal and a pack of Montecristo Puritos.
Oh and most will notice the D.O.P. seal as reading "Cuba" instead of "Habanos-" these were applied to machine made cigars from 2011 and on.