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PRESS RELEASE: Studio Square and Rocky Patel Host “A Taste of the Good Life”

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Studio Square and Rocky Patel Host “A Taste of the Good Life”

Studio Square and Rocky Patel have joined forces to bring cigar enthusiasts everywhere an event that will leave even the biggest aficionados in awe. On September 13th, from 5:30PM – 9:30PM, guests will experience an evening of limited run Rocky Patel cigars, a decadent menu of choice cuts and raw bar items from the recently opened S PRIME Steakhouse, a selection of ultra-premium Bourbons and Scotches and dynamite live entertainment. Guests will also be treated to a commemorative gift pack and six additional cigars housed in a custom, ostrich-skin travel case available only at this event.

“A Taste of the Good Life” will utilize the entire Studio Square NYC complex, giving guests an experience unattainable at any other venue in New York City. From the more casual atmosphere of our 30,000 sq. ft. Garden, to the filet mignon carving stations and raw bar provided by S PRIME in The Loft, to the panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline from our Empire Suite and Rooftop event spaces, guests will certainly walk away from this event having gotten, “A Taste of the Good Life”.

Host Rocky Patel, enjoys a reputation of crafting some of the finest cigars in the world. Patel’s passion goes far beyond producing quality cigars, he takes a personal interest in his customer’s enjoyment of his products. With a reputation for excellence comes high expectations and Studio Square has assembled a group of premium brand partners for this event including Ferrari and Maserati of Long Island, Russian Standard Platinum Vodka, Laphroaig Scotches and the world-famous, Larry Flynnt’s Hustler Club.

A portion of the proceeds from “A Taste of the Good Life” will be donated to Cigar Rights of America, an organization dedicated to supporting the rights of premium cigar smokers across the country.

For tickets and information, click here.

FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES CONTACT:

Pete Mason

pete@studiosquarenyc.com

718.383.1001

Jennifer Barker

Jennifer@studiosquarenyc.com

718.383.1001

General Cigar Releases FOUNDRY

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General Cigar is proud to introduce FOUNDRY, a new boutique collection created to amplify the artistry and romanticism of premium cigars.

FOUNDRY is a stark juxtaposition between the old and the new.  This visually-arresting collection was inspired by the art form of “steampunk,” which is both a retrospective and futuristic interpretation of innovation.

FOUNDRY is the brainchild of Michael Giannini who led the team that created the breakthrough brand. “Innovation comes from many sources,” he notes. “It is a pleasure and an honor to be able to call upon our greatest resources: the collective talent of cigar masters, our expertise in tobacco cultivation, processing and blending and the creativity of our artisan cigar rollers and box makers to bring FOUNDRY to fruition.”

Through a groundbreaking approach previously unseen in the premium cigar category, FOUNDRY entices the premium cigar connoisseur to take a bold step back in time and a quantum leap into the future to envision the artistry of handmade cigars through the lens of unbridled innovation.

 

Visual considerations aside, FOUNDRY’s avant-garde approach extends to its masterfully balanced synthesis of flavors. Featuring an indulgent collection of five proprietary tobaccos from four different countries, each aged between three and six years, Foundry’s foundation is amplified through an eight year old wrapper developed by General Cigar. Called H-47 Pleno Sol, the lustrous wrapper imparts a deeply complex, layered smoking experience like no other.

The four-cigar collection is accessibly-priced, and will make its mark on tobacco retail starting in late-October. Foundry features these new cigars: Wells (6”x 50, SRP per cigar is $7.95); Lovelace (6 ¼ ” x 54, SRP per cigar is $8.45); Talbot (5” x 60, SRP per cigar is $8.95) and Cayley (6  ½” x 60 x 56 x 43, SRP per cigar is $9.45). Each frontmark is presented with a unique box design and features both a traditional paper band and a steampunk-inspired metal gear band.

 

La Gloria Cubana Releases Small Batch “Trunk Show” Cigars

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Enhancing its tradition of artistry and innovation, Team La Gloria Cubana presents a new take on their trunk show series with two boutique, small batch releases called Liga YG-23 and Liga LR-1.

In true La Gloria fashion, these limited collections consist solely of proprietary tobaccos and feature innovations never before seen in the premium cigar category.

“Yuri Guillen and I are constantly experimenting with blends, often calling upon the tobacco in General Cigar’s extensive library. Many of these tobaccos are extremely rare, which prohibits us from developing new collections with them. Instead, we are pleased to make the distinctive tastes of our Liga YG-23 and Liga LR-1 blends available in small batches, to share with true cigar connoisseurs,”  commented Michael Giannini, La Gloria Cubana’s director of marketing.

Liga YG-23 is a limited release of a mere 500 boxes, made entirely of proprietary tobacco and featuring the premium cigar category’s first smokeable band.  Created by Team La Gloria’s Yuri Guillen, Liga YG-23 is dressed in an Ecuadoran Sumatra Especiale wrapper, balanced by its Dominican and Nicaraguan blend. Consisting of taste notes derived from a harmonious collection of seco, viso and ligero leaves, Liga YG-23 features a patent-pending band stamped with vegetable dye which allows the premium cigar smoker to experience the distinguished taste from foot to tuck. Liga YG-23 cigars measure 7” x 60 and are presented in rustic wooden boxes, allowing the small batch cigars to take center stage. Liga YG-23 will be available at retail in early November, for a suggested retail price of $9.45 per cigar, or $245.70 for a 26-count box.

Liga LR-1 showcases rare tobaccos, each aged between 8 and 10 years. Featuring a silky Habano Connecticut Fino wrapper offset by an exclusive Nicaraguan blend, Liga LR-1 is handcrafted with a proprietary double binder.  Each element works in complete harmony to impart the unique flavor notes that can only be brought to life through meticulous attention to aging and maturation. Team La Gloria’s artistry extends to the patent-pending, die-cut smokeable band, an innovation never before seen in the premium cigar category. Measuring 7” x 52, Liga LR-1 cigars will be available in early November, for a suggested retail price of $8.95 per cigar, or $232.70 for a handsome, lacquered box containing 26 cigars. Only 500 boxes will be available for this one-time issuance.

Nomad Cigar Company Expands Into Cigar Shops

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Nomad Cigar Company is excited to announce its rollout to approved retail cigar locations and is currently accepting applications for more brick and mortar outlets.

“At this point, everything has progressed smoothly to the next level. We launched online [sales] only for the sole purpose of getting feedback and cultivating a strong following. With that complete, we can add more and more retail locations and begin the process of phasing out our online sales completely.” Said Fred Rewey, Nomad’s Founder.

Nomad took social media by storm by not only having a great boutique cigar, but also by Rewey’s leveraging social media outlets such as Twitter.

Matter of fact, Rewey (@GodFadr on Twitter) was the first to add his personal Twitter account to the actual cigar band. Something we see other cigar makers following suit in the future.

“Protecting the retailer is paramount.” Rewey added. “As more and more retailers stock Nomad’s, we will not only turn away the online sales portion, we will also showcase those stores on our websites.”

Rewey added, “The next phase was a full retail roll out. But in order to accomplish that, we needed to come up with attractive pricing to support our retail clients. I am pleased to say that we were able to do just that.”

As far as start-ups are concerned, Nomad has leveraged strong pricing, great marketing, and a quality stick. All these items add up to a strong start for this new cigar company.

Interested retailers can contact the company directly for info on pricing, cigars, etc.

Contact:

Nomad Cigar Company

Fred Rewey

Twitter: @Godfadr

Godfadr@NomadCigarCompany.com

Phone: 855-MYNOMAD (or 855-696-6623)

Macanudo Releases Vintage 2006

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News from Macanudo. For those of you familiar with Macanudo’s more recent releases, their vintage line is my favorite of all of their lines (my favorite being the Macanudo Vintage Maduro 1997).

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General Cigar is proud to present Macanudo Vintage 2006, a phenomenal cigar showcasing only the most refined Connecticut Shade wrapper leaves from the 2006 crop.

More than 30 years ago, General Cigar created its first Macanudo Vintage cigar to spotlight an exceptional wrapper developed in part by Mother Nature herself. Today, guided by meticulous aging and precise maturation techniques which have been handed down throughout the years, the Vintage tradition continues with the release of Macanudo Vintage 2006.

“The Vintage 2006 Connecticut Shade wrapper was cultivated under perfect weather conditions.  Ideal sun, rainfall and temperatures yielded an extraordinary crop of shade tobacco that is beautiful to see, and even better to smoke,” said Bill Chilian, director of marketing for Macanudo.

A strikingly lustrous golden wrapper takes center stage in Macanudo Vintage 2006. Imparting a wonderfully balanced and complex flavor which is punctuated by the traditional Vintage blend, Macanudo Vintage 2006 will debut with just two frontmarks, as dictated by the leaves themselves.

Macanudo Vintage 2006 Robusto (5 ½” x 50) will make its retail debut in November, and will be available for a suggested retail price of $8.39 per cigar, or $100.68 for a box of 12. It will be complemented by Macanudo Vintage 2006 Toro (6” x 54) which will carry an SRP of $8.99 per cigar, or a box price of $107.88.

These exceptional cigars will be protected in handsome mahogany boxes. When the lid is lifted, the fragrant cedar aroma and eye-catching golden metal cigar bands take over the senses, beckoning the true cigar lover to savor the indulgence that can only be had with a time-honored classic.

Press Release: Zino Platinum Collaborates with Urban Artists UR New York For Collector’s Edition Commemorating 10 Year Anniversary

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In celebration of the ten-year anniversary of Zino Platinum, the brand has produced a premium collector’s edition set of four custom boxes in collaboration with urban artists UR New York. Dubbed “The Make”, this collector’s edition celebrates the self-made man and his success, as well as ten years of redefining cigars and a new generation of cigar smokers.

Zino Platinum teamed up with UR New York—an urban artist collective who have redefined themselves and the landscape that surrounds them—to help capture the same maverick spirit of Zino Platinum. Brooklyn based, Mike Baca aka 2ESAE and Fernando Romero aka SKI originally joined forces with the goal of transforming the perception of street art and have become internationally successful artists. The dynamic New York duo went to work on the collector’s edition Zino Platinum boxes with the same passion and artistry that brought them success. The Zino Platinum Ten Collector’s Edition Toro X, a 5 ½” x 60 Toro Especial, features four custom graffiti-inspired pieces on the box. Limited to 500 pieces each design, “the collection is inspired by the innovators, the risk takers, the mavericks—those who capture the spirit of Zino Platinum,” said Richard Krutick, Davidoff’s head of marketing.

UR New York will be appearing at select locations in support of the product on the Zino Platinum Tenth Anniversary tour and at the industry tradeshow, IPCPR, on August 3rd and 4th.

Cigar Wars: Saudi Arabia Bans Smoking

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If you were planning on enjoying a stogie anywhere in Saudi, things just got a bit complicated.

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Saudi Arabia Orders Smoking Ban

July 31, 2012

[Washington, DC] –  Interior Minister Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz announced this week that Saudi Arabia will begin enforcing the royal decree banning smoking in public places effective immediately.  Under the official order, smoking, including shisha (waterpipe), is banned in all government facilities and most commercial areas, including restaurants, supermarkets, and shopping malls. The order also prohibits the sale of tobacco to those under the age of 18.

“This ban represents a significant step in the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to decrease the smoking population in Saudi Arabia,” said Saudi Ambassador to the United States Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir. “Saudi Arabia is committed to improving the overall health and well-being of its citizens, and continues to focus considerable efforts on health initiatives throughout the Kingdom.”

Saudi Arabia has launched several anti-smoking campaigns in recent years, including the elimination of all smoking in airports.

Reinado Featured on NJGreats.com

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Just a few days ago, one of the industry’s newest and most impressive cigar manufacturers, Reinado Cigars, was featured on NJGreats.com.  I met Antonio Lam, the founder of Reinado Cigars, a few years ago when he was just getting off the ground. I’m always skeptical of new brands (so many seem to be junk), and I was skeptical then. After trying his first officially released blend, I was sold. If you want to know a bit more, I recently conducted a review of his “Habanito” line.

In any case, take a minute and read the article for some background on the company, which is based in New Jersey.

Rocky Patel Launches Burn

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July 23, 2012 (Bonita Springs, FL) — The Rocky Patel Premium Cigar Company announced today the release of Burn Naples Florida.

Burn Naples Florida is the national brand release honoring Rocky’s unique cigar- friendly nightspot Burn Cigar Lounge. Burn Naples Florida is a Honduran puro comprising aged tobacco from some of the most prestigious growing regions in Honduras. The decadent blend contains a “secret” and scarce filler leaf that provides cigar with its unique flavor profile. Medium in body and full in flavor, Burn Naples Florida has notes of coffee bean, sweet tobacco and earthiness accompanied by an underlying spice.

Says Rocky Patel of Burn Naples Florida, “Burn is a sanctuary, with a level of design and detail never before seen in a lounge experience. The blend of this cigar fits perfectly with that model”.

Burn Naples Florida is available in 3 sizes: Robusto (5 x50), Toro (6 1/2 x 50) and Torpedo (6 1/2 x 52) and will come in boxes of 20, ranging from $7.75 to $8.60.

Burn Naples Florida is manufactured at the El Paraiso Factory in Honduras.

Press Release: REINADO® Unveils the Grand Empire Reserve at the 80th Annual IPCPR Convention and International Trade Show

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Reinado Empire Reserve

Following the success of the 92 rated Petite Corona known as the Habanito and the 91 rated Torpedo, REINADO will unveil the Grand Empire Reserve at the 80th Annual IPCPR Convention and International Trade Show in Orlando, Florida, in August, 2012.

The Grand Empire Reserve is a box pressed Robusto that incorporates a select habano maduro wrapper and an additional aged Nicaraguan filler which leverages REINADO’s signature fermentation process to provide even greater depth, richer undertones, and enhanced overall complexity for both the casual and the distinguished cigar smoker.

“The flavor profile of the Grand Empire Reserve was developed after extensive sampling to deliver a truly exceptional blend,” said Antonio Lam, owner of Cubanero Enterprises. “We believe the flavors and balanced strength developed through extending REINADO’s unique fermentation process along with the inclusion of the aged Nicaraguan filler will distinguish the Grand Empire Reserve from all other cigars on the market,” said Lam.

A single size called Elegidos meaning “chosen” is scheduled for release in August, 2012 followed by additional sizes.

Initial Specs:
• Size: 5 x 55 (Box Pressed)
• Wrapper: Nicaraguan Select Maduro
• Binder: Nicaragua
• Filler: Nicaragua
• Price: $9.95/cigar – 20ct boxes

“As demonstrated through the REINADO core product line and the introduction of the Grand Empire Reserve, we are dedicated to innovation and offering smokers quality choices of highly rated cigars,” said Lam.

The Grand Empire Reserve will be available through select retailers and, on a limited basis, directly through REINADO.

Please visit REINADO Cigars at booth 0640 at this year’s IPCPR in Orlando.

More Information
To learn more, obtain samples, or carry the REINADO brand, visit us at http://www.reinadocigars.com/ or contact Cubanero Enterprises at:
REINADO Cigars
201.893.1953
antonio.lam@reinadocigars.com

About REINADO Cigars
REINADO Cigars creates uniquely fermented handmade premium boutique cigars. REINADO has received high ratings within the cigar industry and continues to grow its portfolio of premium cigars. Our commitment to delivering exceptional and quality driven products to our clients are of the highest priority today and in the future.

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