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STEALS AND DEALS

Plus: Our Register & Win winner of the week!

Los Angeles, August 28 – Way back in 1905, the first Trinidad cigar was introduced in Havana. Who could imagine the struggle that would ensue of this well-respected and popular cigar?

At a very fancy dinner in Havana in February 1998, Habanos, S.A. introduced the long-awaited Trinidad line to the public. The brand had been used only as a diplomatic gift, having been developed in 1969 to replace the commercially-available Cohiba.

However, a “TTT Trinidad” line was introduced on the U.S. market in 1997 and Habanos and members of the Trinidad family continued a dispute over the rights to this trademark in the United States. The end came in 2001 as the Trinidad family finally won their case and perfected their rights to the name and mark for the U.S. market.

Altadis U.S.A. took over full production rights for the brand in 2002 and it’s been one of their prized brands ever since. It’s richly flavored and draws perfectly, a fitting extension of the very well-made brand that was made in Havana.

It’s on sale this week at Famous Smoke Shop, but that’s hardly the only special we saw on tap for this week:

AtlanticCigar.com:
Atlantic has a nice special on the tasty Bolivar line from General Cigar, including the Lonsdale (6 1/2 inches by 45 ring) in boxes of 25, usually $79.90, now $75.95 or the Robusto (5 1/2 x 50 in glass tubes), in a box of eight was $29.90, now $25.95, both the lowest in our survey.

Cigars International:
While supplies last, Cigars International has the Arturo Fuente Hemingway Classic (7 x 48) in boxes of 25 for $161.95, best we have seen.

• Graycliff G2, one of the lighter-priced lines from Graycliff is on sale:

> Churchill (7 x 48), in boxes of 25 was $184.95, now $174.95;

> Robusto (5 1/4 x 50), 25 was $134.95, now $129.95 and

> Torpedo (6 x 52), 25 was $154.95, now $147.95.

Famous Smoke Shop:
Famous is one of the first to offer the new C.A.O. America line as well as the Davidoff Limited Edition 2007 (5 3/8 x 52). The later is available in boxes of 10 for $180.00.

• Fonseca Cubano Limitado, a brilliant blend from MATASA, is available in a four-cigar sampler for $28.95! You get one each of the Belicoso (6 1/2 x 52), Belicoso Corto (5 x 52), Robusto (5 x 52) and Toro (6 x 50).

• The Griffin’s Short Robusto (4 1/4 x 48) is available at the best price in our review: a box of 25 for $113.95, or you can try a pack of four for $23.95.

• Trinidad is one Altadis U.S.A.’s best and is now on sale!

> Fundador (7 1/2 x 40), in the box of 20 was $174.95, now $119.95!

> Mini Belicoso (5 x 52), 20 was $174.95, now $119.95;

> Petit Robusto (4 1/4 x 54), 20 was $99.95, now $95.95 and

> Robusto Maduro (5 x 55), 20 was $109.95, now $103.95. Habana House:
A really nice price on the Romeo y Julieta Aniversario series Corona, but be sure to check availability right away as supplies are limited on all Habana House specials:

• Padilla Signature 1932 Robusto (5 x 50), in the box of 25 for $239.95, best in our review.

• Padron 6000 (5 1/2 x 52 with natural wrappers), in a box of 26 (yes, 26) for $146.95.

• Padron 1964 Anniversary Series, with natural wrappers, with low prices on two shapes:

> Monarca (5 x 50), in 25s for $206.95 and

> Torpedo (6 x 52), 20 for $251.95.

• Padron 1926 Series Belicoso (5 1/2 x 52 with maduro wrappers), in a box of 24 for $345.95.

• Perdomo Habano Toro (5 1/2 x 54), a new line, in boxes of 20 for $87.95.

• Rocky Patel Vintage, well-priced for this hot seller:

> 1990 Toro (6 1/2 x 50), in boxes of 20 was $135.95, now $132.95;

> 1990 Torpedo (6 1/4 x 52), 20 was $158.95, now $154.95 and

> 1992 Torpedo (6 1/4 x 52), 20 was $158.95, now $155.95.

• Romeo y Julieta Aniversario Corona (5 1/2 x 44), in boxes of 25 for $89.95, fully 40% off the suggested retail of $150.00!

• Tabacalera Perdomo ESV 1991 at nice prices for the Aristocrata (7 x 54), in 20s for $149.95 in maduro only, or the Imperial (5 x 48), also in 20s for $104.95 in natural or maduro.

Holt’s:
A great value on the MATASA-made Vegas de Fonseca line, a medium-bodied blend that offers plenty of flavor. Look for this offer under the “Weekly Specials” tab on the Holt’s site . . . while supplies last!

> Anteros (7 x 50), 20 was $94.95, now $64.95!

> Belicoso (6 1/4 x 52), 20 was $112.95, now $64.95;

> Sobrinos (5 1/4 x 50), 20 was $85.95, now $64.95;

> Toro (6 x 50), 20 was $89.95, now $64.95;

> Petite (4 1/2 x 40), 20 now $64.95;

> No. 2 (6 x 43), also $64.95 for 20;

> No. 10 (6 x 50), 20 usually $116.95, now $64.95.

Mike’s Cigars:
Mike’s has a terrific deal on the C.A.O. Gold line, which we think is their best blend of many:

> Churchill (7 x 48 in maduro), in a box of 20 for $92.95, best in our review;

> Corona Gorda (6 1/2 x 50 in maduro), in 20s for $88.00;

> Robusto (5 x 50 in maduro), 20 for $81.95 and

> Torpedo (6 1/4 x 52 in maduro), 20 for $100.95.

• Pryme Gold by Alec Bradley, a very enjoyable cigar at marvelous savings:

> 100R (5 1/4 x 52), in a box of 20 for $99.75;

> 300C (7 x 48), 20 for $119.75 and

> 400T (6 3/8 x 52 torpedo), 20 for $119.75.

TNT Cigars:
The Royal Jamaica Gold blend hasn’t gotten as much publicity as it probably deserves, but you can try it now for the best prices we have seen:

• Aurora Preferidos 1903 Edition, the sensational, mostly-perfecto line from La Aurora factory, the first ever in the Dominican Republic:

> Corojo No. 1 (6 x 58), in a box of 25 for $198.00, best in our review;

> Corojo No. 2 (5 x 54), in 25s for $160.00 and

> Robusto (5 x 50), 25 for $139.95.

• Royal Jamaica Gold from Altadis U.S.A., now at $5 off per box from TNT’s normal prices:

> Belicoso (6 1/8 x 52), in boxes of 25 for $75.00!

> Churchill (7 x 54), also 25 for $75.00!

> Corona (5 x 44), in 25s for $57.00!

> Park Lane (6 x 47), 25 for $63.00;

> Robusto (5 x 52), 25 for $63.00 and

> Toro (6 x 52), 25 for $69.00.

And the winner is:
Congratulations to John Adams of Massillon, Ohio, winner of our “Register & Win” drawing for a free box of Flor de Los Reyes Toros from our Perelman, Pioneer & Company humidors, courtesy of Eden’s Gate.

Up for your pleasure this week is a wonderful box of Licenciados Toros, made by the famed MATASA factory in the Dominican Republic, in the popular Toro format of six inches and 50 ring. These first-quality cigars are provided courtesy of our friends at Mike’s and will be awarded in our drawing to be held on Sunday, September 2.

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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