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Vol. 10 No. 9

Member of the Month

Two Stogies In Custody!

As a newcomer to Cigar of the Month, I am most pleased with the quality and condition of the cigars I've gotten. My wife presented me with my membership as a Christmas present, knowing that it would be the perfect gift for me.

I particularly like the fact that I no longer have to put up with stale, dried out stogies. Every shipment I've received from Cigar of the Month has been fresh as a daisy.

Here are a couple of pics taken after a hard day of fighting crime in Malverne, NY. I'm the handsome devil on the right. The grizzled veteran next to me is my Sergeant. As you can see, we both enjoy unwinding with a good smoke.

Thanks and keep up the fine work.

Sincerely,
Jason Moss

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. Astral Talanga Valley Selection	Robusto	5 x 50	6	Honduras	93
B. Monte Carlo	Corona	5.5 x 42	5	Honduras	92
C. Macanudo Hyde Park Natural	Toro	5.5 x 49	5	Dominican	93
D. Oliveros Gold Tubos - Kelt Cognac	Double Corona	7.5 x 50	4	Dominican	91
E. Sancho Panza Caballero	Double Corona	6.25 x 45	7	Honduras	90

Featured Cigars

Astral Talanga Valley Selection Robusto

The Astral brand is a highly recognized and praised brand, known for its mild-to-medium body. The Talanga Valley Selection is handmade in, where else… Honduras' beautiful Talanga Valley. This Robusto is the newest addition to the Astral line and is still made in very small quantities. The beautiful, sun-grown Cuban-seed wrapper is harvested only from the top of the plant, which results in a dark, oily wrapper with lots of flavor. We found the draw good, the burn perfect and plenty of smoke in this well-aged Honduran. Look for a somewhat sweet woody earthy quality complemented with a hint of nuttiness. Note a pleasant cedar aroma and spicy woody finish. Overall, a great smoke any time of day that would be complemented nicely with an oaky chardonnay.

Monte Carlo Corona

The Monte Carlo line of cigars is manufactured by the same makers of the Camacho and Baccarat brands of cigars. This is a very limited edition cigar; with only 2,000 boxes being released this year! This Corona is handmade using a Jamastran wrapper and a complex blend of Habano-seed long fillers. Look for a very smooth, mild to medium-bodied tasting cigar with s light, spicy character, with some earthy tones evident. The aftertaste was a mild and somewhat spicy experience. Consider pairing it with a single malt scotch or an XO cognac.

Macanudo Hyde Park Natural Toro

Macanudo cigars are produced by the General Cigar Company. They have been producing fine cigars, such as Bolivar, Cifuentas, Cohiba, Partagas, and Punch, among others, since 1848. The meaning of "macanudo" in Spanish is "best of the best," or "first-rate." The filler is from the Dominican Republic and Mexico that is wrapped up inside a Connecticut shade wrapper. Note a very pleasing flavor with hints of cinnamon and spice. Flavors and aromas emerged that were reminiscent of creamed coffee and white oak. The flavor and balance was impeccable. Overall, this is an excellent cigar. Smoke it with a full tawny Port.

Oliveros Gold Tubos - Kelt Cognac Double Corona

Oliveros Perez, originally from Spain and founder of Oliveros Cigars, began his cigar-manufacturing career in Cuba in 1927. In 1962, Oliveros left Cuba after the communist takeover of the nation, but he took with him selected premium tobacco seeds from his own crop to continue his work. Those seeds were then planted in the Dominican Republic. This Double Corona is constructed with a blend of long filler, Cuban seed Dominican and Brazilian leaves with a Connecticut shade wrapper. Look for a subtle, well aged flavor that comes from the cigar being infused with the aroma of Kelt Cognac. Consider pairing it with a single malt scotch or what else, Kelt cognac.

Sancho Panza Caballero Double Corona

The recent winner of General Cigar Co.'s Election 2003 for "the best value-priced, full-bodied premium cigar in America." This box-pressed double corona is handmade under the direction of Estelo Padrón, Hoyo de Monterrey's cigar master. The Sancho Panza Caballero is made with Cuban-seed filler, with a Connecticut Broadleaf binder, and is wrapped with a Connecticut Shade wrapper. We found it to be a medium to full bodied smoke, providing lots of rich tobacco flavor, with hints of pepper, nuts, and leather. Look for an easy draw with a spicy, pleasing aroma up front. Consider pairing it with a semi-sweet, woody port or robust, roasted Porter.

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. Astral Talanga Valley Selection Robusto	25	$87.50	$23
B. Monte Carlo Corona	25	$67.50	$19
C. Macanudo Hyde Park Natural Toro	20	$99.50	$25
D. Oliveros Gold Tubos - Kelt Cognac Double Corona	20	$80.50	$25
E. Sancho Panza Caballero Double Corona	20	$67.50	$22

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.