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STEALS AND DEALS

Plus: our Register & Win winner of the week!

Los Angeles, August 21 – Dunhill is a name known to cigar enthusiasts around the world. From fans of the Dunhill shops around the world to those who prize the beautifully-made, but short-lived Dunhill line produced in Cuba from 1982-91 or the Dunhill line made in the Dominican Republic since 1989, the Dunhill experience is one to be sought after.

The Dominican-made brand somehow got lost at the height of the Cigar Boom, and with the closure of nearly all of Dunhill’s retail shops in the U.S., the once sought-after brand has faded in recognition and popularity. The introduction of the limited-production Dunhill Signed Range in 2003 showed that none of the interest in quality has left the brand, but that it needs to be more strongly promoted. Torano Cigars has undertaken the challenge, so look for a comeback of the Dunhill emblem. Right now, Famous Smoke Shop has some nice specials to re-introduce you to both the standard Dunhill line and the elegant Signed Range range.

In addition, Mike’s Cigars is one of the first to offer two unique blends showcased at the recent Retail Tobacco Dealers of America convention and trade show in Houston: General Cigar’s ultra-premium Stradivarius and Davidoff of Geneva’s new, limited-production Zino Platinum Scepter Series Master Edition 2007! And there are lots more specials to talk about this week:

AtlanticCigar.com:
Fans of Cameroon leaf can take advantage of a nice special on C.A.O.’s Cx2 Beli (7 inches by 56 ring), in boxes of 20 are normally $175.00, now $150.00, best in our survey.

• G.R. Specials Black Label, from the makers of Gran Habano:

> Churchill (7 x 48), in a bundle of 20, was $33.75, now $27.00;

> Corona (6 x 44), in bundles of 20 were $33.00, now $25.75.

• Montecristo Memories (4 x 30), in five tins of 10 now $53.50, best we have seen.

Cigars International:
The much-in-the-news Cigars International is one of the first with the Camacho Triple Maduro line in stock:

> Robusto (4 1/2 x 50), in the box of 18 for $169.95;

> Toro (6 x 60), 18 for $205.95 or

> Torpedo (6 x 54), 18 for $197.95.

Famous Smoke Shop:
Famous has some nice specials on the famed Dunhill line, now being distributed by Torano Cigars:

• Dunhill Dominican, renowned for its mild but spicy taste:

> Cabrera (7 x 48 in aluminum tubes), in a box of 25 was $206.95, now $203.95;

> Romanos (4 1/2 x 50), also in 25s for $134.95. • Dunhill Signed Range, undergoing a major push to reclaim its elite position:

> Coronas (5 1/2 x 42), in the box of 25 was $176.95, now $148.95;

> Robusto (4 1/2 x 52), 25 was $188.95, now $167.95 and

> Toro (6 x 50), 25 was $224.95, now $199.95.

• Vegas de Fonseca, an underrated blend in the Fonseca family from MATASA:

> Anteros (7 x 50), in the box of 20 was $89.95, now $79.95;

> Belicoso (6 1/4 x 52), 20 was $108.95, now $94.95;

> Petite (4 1/2 x 40), 20 was $55.95, now $49.95;

> Sobrinos (5 1/4 x 50), 20 was $80.95, now $72.95;

> Toro (6 x 50), 20 was $85.95, now $77.95;

> No. 10 (6 x 50), 20 was $104.95, now $89.95;

> No. 5 (6 1/4 x 56), 10 was $54.95, now $49.95 and

> No. 2 (6 x 43), 20 was $74.95, now $64.95.

Habana House:
The brands are well known but supplies on these specials are tight:

• Cohiba Crystal Corona (5 1/2 x 42), in a box of 20 for $139.95.

• Gurkha Vintage Shaggy (6 1/2 x 53) with an uncut foot, in a box of 25 for $149.95.

• Montecristo White, the very top of the Montecristo line:

> Churchill (7 x 54). 25 for $221.95 and

> Court (5 1/2 x 44 in aluminum tubes), 25 for $164.95.

Holt’s
Some terrific prices on three terrific lines, but be sure to check the Weekly Specials tab for these bargains:

• A. Turrent, from the same folks who have made Te-Amo so famous:

> Robusto (5 x 54), in a box of 20 for $49.95;

> Toro (6 x 50), 20 for $49.95 and

> Torpedo (6 1/8 x 52), 20 for $49.95.

• Quintessa by Altadis U.S.A., introduced last year and full of flavor:

> Belicoso (6 1/8 x 52), in the box of 25 for $64.95, best in our survey;

> Churchill (7 x 52), 25 for $64.95;

> Corona (5 1/2 x 44), 25 for $49.95;

> Robusto (5 x 54), 25 for $59.95 and

> Toro (6 x 54), 25 for $59.95.

• The Edge by Rocky Patel Gran Robusto (5 x 54 with a Corojo wrapper), one of the hottest brands on the market, in a box of 20 for $79.95!

J-R Cigars:
The world’s largest cigar retailer has a great deal on the Partagas Spanish Rosado Gigante (6 x 60), in boxes of 25 for $104.95, lowest in our review.

Mike’s Cigars:
Lovers of lighter-bodied cigars, Mike's is your answer. Check out these specials on Dunhill and Fonseca:

• Dunhill Dominican Tabares (5 1/2 x 42 in aluminum tubes), in the box of 25 was $166.95, now $145.00!

• Two great specials from the Fonseca family:

> Fonseca Toro Grande (6 x 56), in a box of 10 was $67.50, now $43.95.

> Fonseca Sun Grown Cedar No. 5 (7 x 48 in aluminum tubes), in 20s was $148.00, now $100.00.

• If you’re looking for a high-priced thrill, be one of the first to try the new, ultra-premium Stradivarius from General Cigar:

> Churchill (7 x 49), in a box of 10 for $306.00;

> Lonsdale (6 3/4 x 43), 10 for $270.00 and

> Robusto Major (5 1/2 x 50), 10 for $288.00.

• Zino Platinum Scepter Master Edition 2007 (5 x 54), a new, special presentation of a spicy and unique robusto in a case of 10 for $123.50.

And the winner is:
Congratulations to Bill Collins of Lawrence, Massachusetts, winner of our “Register & Win” drawing for a combination package of Altadis U.S.A.’s Seleccion Belicosos, a Mean Sardine cutter from Xikar and an elegant two-finger case from Andre Garcia! The Seleccion Belicosos come from ur Perelman, Pioneer & Company humidors, courtesy of Mike’s Cigars.

Up for your pleasure this week is treat from the Emilio Reyes factory in the Dominican Republic: Flor de Los Reyes Toros! They’re medium in body and offered in the classic Toro size of six inches by 50 ring gauge, provided courtesy of our friends at Eden’s Gate Cigars. The box will be awarded in our drawing to be held on Sunday, August 26.

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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