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Vol. 10 No. 5

Member of the Month

Getting Married In Style!

I have been a member of the club for over two years now and have never complained about the selection that I received from you. I always remind myself to send you this classy photo of my wedding party and I, but of course something else gets in the way like yard work, fixing the house, or hiding from my wife while trying to smoke a stogie.

I am the first guy on the right with the chain showing. Yes, the one with one eye closed. Too much alcohol and bright lights don't mix. Unfortunately, I can't lie and say these smokes are from the club. These are the coveted Opus X cigars brought by my best man, big tall guy with glasses, looking like he is going to pull a tommy gun from his jacket. You have to make me a member of the month. I mean come on, what's better than four guys in zoot suits smoking cigars. I am sure I am the best dressed that's ever graced the cover of the newsletter. Although it will be hard to put up competition with lack of clothes in a tub. And hurry with those cigars! My humidor is starting to run low!

Thanks for all the great smokes,
Alex Vincent
Phoenix, AZ

Thanks for the great picture Alex. So far, your 'gang' is in fact one of the best dressed to grace the cover of our newsletter. And Lee (Vol.10 No.3) was one of the best 'undressed' to ever grace the cover of our newsletter! Alex signed up at a beer festival quite some time ago and has been on us to feature him for over a year now so his tenacity has finally paid off! He was also working a referral member the last time we saw him so we've gotta reward this guy's loyalty to our cause! Nice job Alex! Thanks for your patience.

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. Carlos Toraño Sigature	Toro	6 x 50	7	Dominican	92
B. El Rey Del Mundo Rectangular	Corona Gorda	5.6 x 45	6.5	Honduras	89
C. H. Upmann	Torpedo	6 x 50	5	Dominican	93
D. Hoyo De Monterrey #50 Natural	Toro	6 x 50	6	Honduras	92
E. Cibao	Churchill	6.75 x 46	4	Dominican	90

Featured Cigars

Carlos Toraño Sigature Toro

Carlos Toraño cigars are well known and respected in the tobacco industry. Their four generations of family tradition began back in 1916 when Don Santiago Toraño left Spain and arrived in Cuba. His son Carlos forever changed the tobacco industry when he introduced the concept of growing Cuban seed tobacco plants in the Dominican Republic. Don Santiago's grandson and great-grandson continue the family tradition. The toro featured this month is made with aged Connecticut seed wrapper, Cuban seed Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers, and Mexican and Honduran binders. The Signature Selection line is rolled with Sun-Grown Brazilian maduro wrappers and Piloto Cubano filler and binder tobaccos. Each cigar is individually wrapped in Spanish cedar. Look for a full-bodied, robust flavor with pepper and spice characteristics. A great smoke while watering the garden on a Saturday morning. Consider pairing it up with a full-roasted Costa Rican coffee blend.

El Rey Del Mundo Rectangular Corona Gorda

El Rey Del Mundo, that would be "The King of the World" for us gringos, was one of the most expensive Cuban cigar brands produced in the 20th century and dates back to 1848. Like most great Cuban brands, they are now manufactured outside of Cuba as well so that they can be sold in the United States. The King is handmade in Honduras with Havana-seed long filler from the Dominican Republic and Honduras. Its binder is Honduran and its handsome Sumatran wrapper hails from Ecuador. Look for a medium-to-full-bodied smoke. We found this Corona Gorda to be a complex blend of spiciness and earthiness with definite overtones of coffee and chocolate. Overall, it's a fully satisfying experience; you will no doubt want more. Pair it up with a tawny port, your favorite single malt scotch or rum.

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 you…They 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 make it a great cigar to pair with your favorite dessert.

Hoyo De Monterrey #50 Natural Toro

Here's another cigar in our lineup this month that has an extensive history in the tobacco industry. This highly sought after brand originally began in Cuba in 1960 and was produced by leaf grower and founder Jose Gener. The name roughly translates as "the valley of Monterrey" and is named after the Vuelta Abajo, a very fertile region known for its tobacco productionin Southwest Cuba.. Gener's family farmed in this valley for many years during the late 1800s. The Hoyo de Monterrey you'll sample this month has been rolled in the Honduran-based Villazon factory since1969. It is medium to full-bodied in flavor and is a complex blend of Connecticut binder, Honduran, Nicaraguan and Cuban seed Dominican fillers, all encased in a gorgeous natural Connecticut wrapper. Look for a complex and strong, yet silky, rich flavor in this Toro. Note a dense, spicy smoke aroma offering a lingering sweet character. Consider pairing this treat with an espresso or imperial stout.

Cibao Churchill

Located on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, in the Cibao Valley, the Tabacalera Palma has been making quality cigars since Dubya Dubya 2 (1942 to be exact). For those of you out there that haven't figured it out yet (and we hope there are only a few!), this cigar is named after the region from where it is made. Cibao cigars are made with expertly blended aged Dominican grown Olor binder and Cuban seed Piloto filler grown on the factory's own farm. It's all encased in a pristine U.S. grown Connecticut shade wrapper. Look for a smooth, slightly oily wrapper, well rolled with just the right firmness. Note an effortless draw and even burn in this mild-to-medium bodied Churchill. There's just a hint of Dominican spice evident as you get into the smoke a bit. Look for a dry, woody finish that doesn't linger. We'd suggest pairing it with a dry Chardonnay or hoppy Pale Ale.

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. Carlos Toraño Sigature Toro	25	$82.50	$22
B. El Rey Del Mundo Rectangular Corona Gorda	30	$95.50	$21
C. H. Upmann Torpedo	25	$95.50	$24
D. Hoyo De Monterrey #50 Natural Toro	25	$78.50	$21
E. Cibao Churchill	25	$72.50	$20

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.