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Vol. 10 No. 11

Member of the Month

Congratulations to the Paquins for placing our 100,000th Order!
Instead of 25 free cigars, we have given them a complimentary 12-month membership to The International Wine of the Month Club!

My wife Kathleen and I live in Clifton, Virginia which is a suburb of Washington, DC. I am an executive of a financial services company and my wife is studying horticulture. We both enjoy working outdoors, sports cars and of course, fine wines.

We purchased a membership to The International Wine of the Month Club for my father on the occasion of his birthday. He is the stereotypical person who has everything and is very difficult to buy for. My wife came up with the idea of a wine club (worse case was that we could enjoy the benefits of our gift whenever we visited!). We particularly liked the fact that a gift would arrive year round which would undoubtedly initiate a monthly call to discuss this month's selection and catch up with each other. We initially looked at a well known club offered by a competing web site but were disappointed by our initial impressions of the wine quality and variety. We then found The International Wine of the Month Club using a search engine (Google). The quality and niche nature of the selection was very interesting and we found the price to be competitive with other offerings.

My father is now looking forward to enjoying the bouquet of the first installment!

Charles & Kathleen Paquin,
Clifton, Virginia.

SUBMIT YOURSELF OR YOUR GROUP PHOTO FOR CONSIDERATION! And if you're selected, we'll send you a variety pack of 25 hand rolled smokes from past selections! Get your submissions in now before everyone else does or you gotta wait 3 months to see your pretty mug adorning the front page! Send your photos and letter to: Cigar of the Month Club Attn: Member of the Month, PO Box 1627, Lake Forest, CA 92609 or email your photo and letter to customerservice@cigarmonthclub.com

Featured Cigar Dimensions

Brand Name:	Shape	Size	Strength	Country	Panel
					Rating
A. Cupido Vintage Torpito	Torpedo	4 ½ x 54	7	Nicaragua	91
B. H. Upmann	Torpedo	6 x 50	5	Dominican	93
C. Punch Delux Chateau	Churchill	7 ¼ x 54	6	Honduras	92
D. Ramon Allones Brioso Maduro	Corona Gorda	6 x 45	6	Dominican	90
E. Saint Luis Rey	Robusto	5 x 50	7	Honduras	89

Featured Cigars

Cupido Vintage Torpito

If starting small and having modest goals is the definition of a boutique brand, then Cupido Cigars - based in Florida and production facilities in Nicaragua - certainly fits the bill. Cupido debuted in 1996 with an initial production run of 66,000 boxes with a single shape in its line - a Churchill. Cupido has expanded slowly, with two additional sizes made in limited runs - a box-pressed robusto and the "Torpito." Immediately note a medium-dark, rich and oily wrapper with very few noticeable veins. This expertly rolled cigar feels hefty in your hand and offers both a slow, even burn and perfect draw. Look for loads of flavor hinting towards nuts, cocoa beans and a pleasant cedar woody character. We found the finish to be dry and have a lingering cedar taste. Consider pairing this unique smoke with a nutty Brown Ale or a Single Malt Scotch.

H. Upmann Torpedo

We can think of several reasons why H. Upmann has been around for almost 160 years. But to net it out for youThey make some of the best cigars in the world today. Herman Upmann, a German banker, founded H. Upmann Cigars back in 1844. He distributed these cigars to his best customers as a promotion, but eventually they became one of the most popular Cuban brands smoked in the world. This brand is still currently manufactured in Cuba and the Dominican Republic as well. Unfortunately we can't send you the Cuban brand, but we think that the Dominican brand is just as good, if not better. The Torpedo featured this month is rolled using a blend of Olor and Cuban seed Piloto Cubano tobaccos and is wrapped in a silky, Indonesian shade-grown leaf. While overall it is a medium-bodied cigar, the taste is full, smooth, and mellow. A touch of sweetness on the lips and in the aroma makes it a great cigar to pair with your favorite dessert.

Punch Delux Chateau L Churchill

If you're looking for a sweet, yet robust, smoke, then this is the cigar for you. This world famous Punch cigar brand is handmade from Cuban seed tobaccos in Honduras, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic. Look for an aroma filled with earthy, herbal tones. This is a medium to full-bodied smoke with cocoa, roasted coffee, and peppery flavors with hints of leather and sweet spices and a sweet finish. Consider pairing it with a semi-sweet, woody port or robust, roasted Porter.

Ramon Allones Brioso Maduro Corona Gorda

This brand originated in Cuba way back in 1837. It is now crafted under the supervision of cigar master Daniel Nunez. The Original Dominican version is a medium-to-heavy flavored cigar and was manufactured in the same Santiago, Dominican Republic factory which produces Partagas cigars. The Dominican-grown wrapper is a delightful leaf produced specifically for this cigar. Complemented by the Connecticut broadleaf binder and Nicaraguan Ligero and Piloto Cubano filler blend, this is a tremendous cigar with an unusually rich flavor. Look for an earthy, spicy, and somewhat nutty character in both the aroma and flavor of this pleasurable Dominican. Consider smoking it with a Pale Ale or heavy lager.

Saint Luis Rey Robusto

Introduced at Le Cigar Noir in California back on May 1st, 1996, this Honduran version of an old Cuban brand was an immediate hit with everyone who tried it. Full-bodied and offering an impeccably smooth draw, these smokes blend plenty of flavor with a slow-burning cadre of Honduran-grown, Cuban-seed tobaccos. Handmade in Danli, Honduras, the line is truly one of the finer Honduran products on the market. Note a smooth, oily wrapper encasing this aesthetically pleasing cigar. Look for a flavor packed smoking experience including pronounced cocoa beans and roasted hazelnuts. We found this medium-to-full-bodied cigar to offer a leathery finish and most of the panel smoked it to the nub! Overall, a great cigar. Tons of flavor and great construction. Try smoking it with a peaty single malt scotch.

For Members Only

Give Your Friends FREE Beer, Wine, Cheese, Chocolate, Cigars & Flowers!
Through our Customer Appreciation Program

Your name has real value to your friends, co-workers, and family members! Every time a friend, family member, or anyone else you know joins any one of our clubs, [or gives a gift] for 3 months or longer, we'll give them 50% off of their first month, but only when they mention your name. And we'll also give you 50% off your next month too which can either be applied towards your current membership or you can try one of our other Clubs out! (We can add one more month to your order at 50% off for prepaid memberships!)

The Fine Print: Members giving gift memberships do not qualify for referral credits and you can't give yourself a gift to qualify! This Program is mutually exclusive of any other promotions.

Discounted Box Re-orders!
5 Paks Now Available!

Cigar of the Month Society members can take advantage of our volume purchasing and re-order their favorite cigars in box quantities at just over our wholesale costs. Re-order any selection featured in box quantities of 25 cigars or order them in convenient 5 paks! Other cigar shapes and sizes not actually featured, but from a featured brand line may also be re-ordered. Call for pricing.

Featured Cigar	Box Qty	Box Cost	5 Pak
			Cost
A. Cupito Vintage Torpito Torpedo	24	$87.50	$23
B. H. Upmann Torpedo	25	$92.50	$24
C. Punch Delux Chateau L Churchill	25	$105.50	$26
D. Ramon Allones Brioso Maduro Corona Gorda	25	$72.50	$20
E. Saint Luis Rey Robusto	25	$67.50	$19

Please allow 1-2 weeks for delivery and add $7.95 for S&H for your first box and $3.00 for each additional box or grab bag. S&H for 5-packs is $4.95 and $1.50 for each additional 5-pak. All reorders are sent Priority mail unless otherwise requested. CA residents please add 7.75% Sales Tax. S&H for International re-orders must be calculated on an individual basis. Prices are subject to change.

Membership Q & A

Note: Please do not use our email address to make any account related information changes such as address or billing changes, membership extensions, or terminations. To ensure timely processing of your request, please call us at 800-625-8238.

Q: What should I do if I'm moving or want to extend my membership?
A: Please call us prior to the 10 th of the month to make all account related information changes such as address changes, membership extensions & terminations, or gift accounts desiring to continue their memberships. Address changes made after that time may require a $4.00 re-shipping charge.

Q: How will the charge appear on my credit card statement:
A: Your credit card statement will reflect our Incorporated business name, C&H Clubs, U.S.A., Inc., NOT The Cigar Society.

Q: What happens if my shipment is damaged?
A: If you shipment arrives damaged, please call us immediately toll free at 1-800-625-8238 and report the incident for a prompt resolution.

Q: What happens if my credit card is declined?
A: We will attempt to reprocess the card and if it does not clear on the 2^nd attempt, you’ll receive a courtesy notice asking for an alternative payment method and your order will be temporarily suspended until we hear from you. As we incur a $ 2.00 re-processing fee each time your card does not clear, that charge is passed on to you.

Q: What happens if I join under a special incentive program and don’t stay a member for the entire term committed?
A: Not a problem. Although we want to do everything we can to keep you as a member, we will allow you to cancel your subscription early, however, you will be responsible to pay for the item which was given to you as part of the promotion.