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Vol. 10 No. 12

Member of the Month

Captain Bob Fires up a Torpedo of his own at Sea!

The gift that keeps on giving - Cigar of the Month Club! I was given a three month membership by my daughter for Father's Day. Every month when my cigars arrived, I raved to my wife about how much I enjoyed trying the different types of cigars and the information about each cigar that is provided with every shipment. Imagine my amazement and pleasure when my gift membership was completed, yet the cigars continued to arrive. Unknown to me, my wife had continued my membership, a surprise gift for no reason other than my enjoyment. This truly is a gift that keeps on giving.

I live for weekends and vacations when I can relax and enjoy a martini and one of your fine cigars. This picture was taken on a cruise almost a year ago. There is nothing better than kicking back, enjoying the sounds and sights of the ship at sea and completely relaxing with a good cigar. Even though we often sail to ports where Cuban cigars are plentiful, the freshness and variety does not even come close to the cigars I receive from your club.

You have a fan for life. Keep up the good work.

Sincerely,
Bob Woldridge

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. Fonseca	Robusto	5 x 50	4	Dominican	91
B. Industrial Press Brickk by Drew Estate	Robusto	5 x 54	6	Nicaragua	94
C. Partagas Almirante	Double Corona	6 x 48	6	Dominican	95
D. Signature Collection Diablo	Figurado	5.75	5	Nicaragua	92
E. Viejo '98 by Puros Indios	Toro	6 x 52	5	Honduras	89

Featured Cigars

Fonseca Robusto

Originally manufactured exclusively in Cuba, the Fonseca brand is now also produced in the Dominican Republic. The line was originally rolled with Cameroon wrappers, but now sports the lighter, milder, Connecticut shade. Mexican binders are combined with Cuban-seed Dominican fillers in an extremely well-made Robusto that offers a truly mild smoking experience. Look for a dry woody character, hints of coffee and spice that picks up as you get into the cigar. Note a very pleasant woody aroma and a dry finish that doesn't linger. Consider pairing it with a strong cup of Jo if you take it on in the morning or a slightly hoppy American Pale Ale if you're firing it up…say…after 10 am!

Industrial Press Brickk by Drew Estate Robusto

The Industrial Press Brickk recently scored an 88 in Cigar Aficionado magazine, out-ranking such brands as Romeo y Julieta, AVO, and Davidoff. This handsome box-pressed robusto is handmade in Esteli, Nicaragua. . The rich complex flavor originates from the sun-grown Ecuadorian wrapper. Look for a slow, cool burn with pleasant earthy flavors evident. We also picked up a bit of coconut, wood, and spice. Note a slightly toasty finish with a hint of nuts. Overall, this is a very impressive smoke, packed with flavor! A dry Martini, a good Cognac, or fine Armagnac would all go quite well with this cigar.

Partagas Almirante Double Corona

In Pre-Castro Cuba, Partagas cigars were made in Havana under the direction of Ramon Cifuentes and his father before him. Cifuentes moved to Santiago, Dominican Republic soon after Castro arrived on the scene, and continued to make the Partagas line there. This Dominican version features a spicy Cameroon wrapper and a blend of Dominican and Mexican tobaccos for the filler. The binder comes from the San Andres Valley in Mexico. Note a sharp looking cigar with a dark, rough feel. Look for a mild start that quickly picks up steam and builds to a full-bodied, spicy smoke. Try pairing it with your favorite Scotch or Czechoslovakian Pilsner.

Signature Collection Diablo Figurado

Another excellent cigar from Nick Perdomo. This beautiful Figurado is handmade in Esteli, Nicaragua using a Cuban Criolli '99 Nicaraguan shade-grown wrapper. We found it to be a mild-to-medium-bodied smoke with a light and pleasant aftertaste. It builds in strength about halfway through and offers an incredible depth of delightful, earthy, robust and somewhat spicy flavors. Its effortless draw fills the room with billowing clouds of thicksmoke. Consider smoking it with a traditional Bavarian Hefeweizen beer. To quote Señor Perdomo, "this is a kick-ass mild cigar!"

Viejo '98 Toro by Puros Indios

The Puros Indios Cigar Factory, run by Rolando Reyes, Sr., is located in Danli, Honduras. With over 60 years of cigar making experience, you could say he knows a thing or two about making the perfect cigar. The Viejo '98 Toro combines Dominican and Nicaraguan long leaf filler leaves with a very tasty Jamaican filler leaf. Aged for four years, we found this mild-to-medium-bodied cigar to have a perfect draw and a nutty, floral aroma. Look for a rich, nutty body with traces of woodiness. Consider pairing this one with a smooth, sweet Jamaican Rum drink.

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

Your name is worth cold hard cash 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.

For Members Only

Original & Super Grab Bags!

That's right babies, help us put a little bit of our humidor into your humidor at insanely cheap prices! We've got some extra smokes that need a caring home to take them in so check it out! Choose between:

The Original Grab Bag at $39.95 for an assortment of 20 Original Club smokesOR
The Super Grab Bag at $59.95 for an assortment of 20 Select Series or Premium Club Smokes!

* Plus S&H

Discounted Box Re-Orders!

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 the box quantities listed below 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 Quantity	Box Cost	5 Pack
			Cost
A. Fonseca Robusto	24	$82.50	$22
B. Industrial Press Brickk by Drew Estate Robusto	25	$87.50	$23
C. Partagas Almirante Double Corona	25	$105.50	$26
D. Signature Collection Diablo Figurado	20	$68.50	$22
E. Viejo '98 Toro by Puros Indios	15	$58.50	$25

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.