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> Panatela (6 x 38), 25 was $39.50, now $36.50;

> Petit Corona (5 1/2 x 42), 25 was $39.00, now $36.00;

> Polo Pyramid (7 x 52), 20 was $42.71, now $39.71;

> Rothschild (5 x 50), 25 was $43.86, now $40.86 and

> Toro (6 x 50), 25 was $47.00, now $44.00.

• C.A.O. Gold, in and out of tubes:

> Aurum (6 1/2 x 50) in aluminum tubes, in a sampler of five for $26.95;

> Churchill (7 x 48 with maduro wrappers), in a box of 20 now $87.95 and

> Corona Gorda (6 1/2 x 50 with maduro wrappers), 20 for $84.95.

• C.A.O. Italia Positano (6 x 50), the newest size in the line, in a box of 20 for $94.95.

• Partagas Black Label Piramide (6 x 60) with jet-black wrappers, in a box of 20 was $85.25, now $82.41, best in our survey.

Cigars International:
If C.A.O. is your cigar, you’re in luck! Check out these specials on some of C.A.O.’s finest:

• C.A.O. Brazilia, with lots of flavor and a great, colorful band in less expensive sampler packs:

> Amazon (6 x 60), in a sampler pack of five for just $32.00;

> Chango (6 1/2 x 50) in aluminum tubes, five for $28.95;

> Ipanema (7 x 50), five for $28.00;

> Lambada (6 x 50), five for $28.00 and

> Samba (6 1/4 x 54), five for $28.00.

• C.A.O. “The Sopranos” Edition Associate (5 x 52), also in a sampler of five for $46.00, lowest we have seen.

• C.A.O. Vision, the first Dominican-made cigar from C.A.O., offered in a premium box that also serves as a humidor:

> Catalyst (5 x 50), in the box of 20 for $192.00, best we have seen;

> Epiphany (6 x 50), 20 for $224.00 or try

> Prana (6 1/4 x 52 torpedo), 20 for $256.00.

• Petrus Etiquette Rouge from Felipe Gregorio, reduced for your pleasure on the golf course!

> Belicoso (7 x 50), in bundles of 20 was $49.95, now $29.95!

> Churchill (7 x 48), in bundles of 20 was $49.95, now $29.95 and

> Robusto (5 x 50), in bundles of 20 was $44.95, now $29.95.

Famous Smoke Shop:
Famous has a great deal on one of the best gifts you can buy for anyone who likes cigars (including yourself): the La Aurora Preferidos Treasure Sampler, with one each of the five blends in the Preferidos series, all in aluminum tubes. The box normally retails for $67.95, but it’s on sale now for $59.95!

Habana House:
Don Pepin Garcia fans unite! Two blends from your favorite cigar maker are on special this week, but supplies are limited:

• Don Pepin Garcia Black Label Robusto 1979 (5 x 50), in a box of 20 for $95.95, best we have seen.

• Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Toro (6 1/2 x 50), a terrific cigar offered in 20s for $132.95.

• Vegas Cubanas, made by Pepin Garcia in Miami at El Rey de Los Habanos:

> Generosos (6 x 50), in a box of 25 for $122.95 or try

> Invictos (5 x 50), 25 for $119.95.

J-R Cigars:
J-R has a marvelous special on the Fonseca Cubano Limitado, a stouter smoke than you may be used to in the Fonseca line, but well worth trying. We gave it a tasting grade of “A: Exceptional:”

> Belicoso Corto (5 x 52), in a box of 24 was $134.95, now $119.95 or

> Robusto (5 x 52), 24 was $123.95, now $108.95.

TinderBox.com:
If you appreciate a mild cigar with subtlety and grace, the Macanudo Gold Label is for you. It isn’t always available, but it’s one of the best and most delicately-flavored cigars you can buy and now they’re on sale:

> Duke of York (5 1/4 x 54), in a box of 25 was $152.99, now $111.95;

> Lord Nelson (7 x 49), 25 was $162.99, now $117.95 or try

> Tudor (6 x 52), 25 was $156.99, now $106.95.

• Padilla Series ‘68 Torpedo (6 1/8 x 52), one of the newest blends in this respected boutique line, now offered in a box of 20 for $117.00, best we have seen.

TNT Cigars:
What’s with C.A.O. prices this week? TNT just blew up some prices in some more sizes!

• C.A.O. Brazilia Minis (3 1/2 x 20), in a box of 100 for $50.00!

• C.A.O. Gold Maduro Churchill (7 x 48), in the box of 20 for just $70.95, almost 39 percent off retail!

• Carlos Torano sampler packs, a great way to try two terrific cigars that do not get enough recognition: Exodus 1959 Toro (6 x 50), now five for just $15.00, or try the mild-bodied Casa Torano Toro (6 1/4 x 50), also in a five-pack for $15.00.

• Gurkha Grand Reserve, rarely discounted, so here’s your chance!

> Churchill (7 1/2 x 52) in glass tubes, in a box of 30 was $268.95, now $209.99!

> Robusto (6 x 50), in glass tubes, 30 was $248.95, now $199.99!

> Torpedo (6 1/2 x 53), in glass tubes, 30 was $268.95, now $219.99!

• Partagas Black Label, at the lowest prices in our survey:

> Bravo (4 1/2 x 54), in a box of 20 was $57.95, now $54.95;

> Clasico (5 1/4 x 54), 20 was $63.95, now $60.95 and

> Magnifico (6 x 54), 20 was $68.95, now $65.95.

And the winner is:
Congratulations to Richard Whitt, Jr. of Corpus Christi, Texas, winner of our “Register & Win” drawing for a free “Gourmet Cigar Sampler – Editor’s Collection” from our Perelman, Pioneer & Company humidors, courtesy of Mike’s Cigars.

Up for your pleasure this week is a holiday two-for-one special: a fabulous box of Black Pearl Morado Robustos and a 12-ounce package of Black Pearl “Rojo Roast” Gourmet Coffee. As noted above, the Black Pearl Morado is being well received and is provided courtesy of La Perla Habana cigars.. The whole package will be awarded in our drawing to be held on Sunday, December 16.

To enter, just click on the “Register & Win” tab above and fill out the required information. If you have entered in the past, there is no need to re-enter; all past entries are carried forward to future drawings. You must be 21 or older to win; good luck!
~ Rich Perelman

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American cigar production fell to less than 1,000 factories (971 registered) by 1954 and only 477 in 1961.