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Vol. 9 No. 2

Member of the Month

Mr. Stick enjoys a smoke with his dog Willie!

Hey Guys,

My name is Charlie Stick. I am pictured here with my dog Willie. I just wanted to send you guys a picture of me enjoying your cigars. Whenever I smoke, I like to go to the park near my house and walk my dog. Willie likes it when I smoke, because it gives him the chance to run around and play with the other dogs. I enjoy going to the park, because I get to relax after a long day at the water processing plant. I hope I get to be the member of the month, so I can get those 25 cigars.

Your newest member,
Charlie Stick

Sorry, Charlie……This month, we're smoking your cigars. Because we did not receive any letters or pictures from our members, we had to create one! If you send us your letter with a picture, you will receive 25 smokes - FREE! Don't make us use Mr. Stick again. It's not fair to his dog.

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. Colorado by Don Lino	Corona	6 x 44	4	Dominican	90
B. Cupido Criollo Campana	Figurado	5.5 x 50	5	Nicaragua	92
C. Diesel Corrosion	Toro	6 x 50	8	Dominican	91
D. La Luna African Fuerte Tusk	Torpedo	5.5 x 52	7	Honduras	93
E. Perdomo Reserve # 4 Rosado	Figurado	5.25 x 40	6	Nicaragua	95

Featured Cigars

Colorado by Don Lino Corona

Colorado by Don Lino is a special cigar designed for those who seek a satisfying, full-bodied smoke. It is hand-rolled in the Augusto Reyes factory in the Dominican Republic. They're constructed with 3 year-old Dominican long-filler and binders. Then they are wrapped in a reddish-brown Colorado wrapper. The extended aging process, which is an additional 6 months after boxing, allows this corona to evolve into a very good cigar.

It is a rich, medium-bodied cigar with nice depth, complex flavors, and a creamy character. It is a good tasting cigar that is woody and earth, but is still a little sweet. All of our panel members were impressed with the extremely even burn and perfect ash.

Cupido Criollo Campana Figurado

The Cupido family of cigar makers, located in the Jalapa Valley, has taken pride in creating what can only be described as the best hand made cigar in Nicaragua. Their secrets of curing and farming premium tobacco have been passed down from generation to generation. The Criollo line of cigars from Cupido made its debut at the 2001 RTDA (Retail Tobacco Dealers of America) show. The Cupido Criollo is fuller bodied than the regular line from Cupido. The wrapper leaves and shapes in this figurado are unique. The Criollo leaf is gorgeous; it is entirely natural with no artificial coloring agents. The wrapper, long filler, and binder were all cultivated in Esteli, Nicaragua. This gives this smoke some real punch, with a balanced flavor and no harshness. It has an earthy, burgundy color, which displays the richness of the fertile, black soil of the region. This is a medium to full flavored cigar that is smooth and well balanced. It has a spicy aroma and smoked cool until the last puff. Try this smoke with a peppermint schnapps on the rocks and you will be amazed.

Diesel Corrosion Toro

This Toro was created by Rocky from the Indian Tabac Company and Augusto Reyes. The Indian Tabac Company is know for producing full-bodied cigars, while Augusto Reyes has an outstanding reputation as one of the finer cigar men in the Dominican Republic. The two of them created a truly unique cigar. Their goal with this cigar was to create a powerhouse of a cigar, yet mellow enough to eliminate any harshness. The filler is Nicaraguan Ligero leaf, wrapped with a dark Brazilian Maduro wrapper. Quite often, a cigar's strength is associated with harshness. While this is a strong cigar, it is by no means harsh. It is one of the most full-bodied, complex, and powerful cigars that can be found.

La Luna African Fuerte Tusk Torpedo

This is a new release from La Luna. The African Fuerte is the second in the "Fuerte" trilogy from La Luna. This full-bodied blend lives up to its reputation as an intensely strong smoke designed for experienced cigar lovers. The African Fuerte is named for its genuine East Cameroon Kett wrapper, a leaf prized for its rich taste and oily sheen. A Mexican binder and Costa Rican, Honduran, and Nicaraguan filler complete the cigar. It's a cigar experience like no other - one of the most potent and full-flavored Cameroon cigars in the world.

Perdomo Reserve #4 Rosado Figurado

The Cabinet Series Perdomo Reserve line is Nick Perdomo´s top of the line brand. In our opinion, Nick Perdomo is one of the hottest cigar manufacturer's in the industry. Perdomo cigars have been receiving outstanding scores from Cigar Aficionado, Smoke Magazine, and Cigar Insider for years. In fact, four of the top fourteen cigars rated by Cigar Insider have been Perdomo Reserve cigars. One puff of this critically acclaimed Perdomo Reserve Rosado and you will definitely understand why they are getting rave reviews. The Perdomo Reserve is blended with Nicaraguan filler and binder leaves, covered in one of the most attractive silky and rich Ecuadorian Rosado wrappers that you have ever laid your eyes on. It is box pressed and aged over 300% longer than usual. The flavor is exceptionally rich with hints of spice and a chocolaty taste. There are earthy, herbal sweet-spicy aromas with a perfect draw. The taste structure is complex, rich and dense, spicy-aromatic with sweet overtones lingering for a long time. This cigar has a concentrated taste without being overpowering, but is also at the same time both delicious and perfectly balanced. It burns even, slow and cool. It's both complex and easygoing, showing flavors such as coconut and coffee. There is nothing more to say except that you will love this one!

Ask Murl

Dear Murl,

I've never seen a roller make a cigar, but I can image how the process works. When I was thinking about it the other day, I was wondering how they get the wrapper leaf to stay in place when it's placed around the filler tobacco. Obviously the guy doesn't lick it like you're rolling a doobie or "cigarette" I mean! Or does he?! Enlighten me o great Habana Hound. Thanks!

Jason Shattuck
Colorado Springs, CO

Yo J-man!

I used to fantasize about the legends of supple Latin virgins rolling the cigar I was about to light on their thighs in small, hot, humid grass huts somewhere in the Jalapa Valley. Indulge me. This doesn't get too pornographic. In my fantasy, Isabella (I gave her a name), either didn't need to moisten the cigar 'cause she was sweatin' pretty good, or she moistened it every so gently with her mouth before handing it too me. Are you with me? Got an image going? Well wipe that image from your brainpan, man 'cause the reality of the matter is that some wiry old man with long fingernails, a funny little dirty straw hat and a cigar that's been chewed for several days hanging out of his mouth most likely rolled most of the cigars that you and I have enjoyed over the years. He's not licking them, as you eluded. And, thank God, he ain't rolling them on his thighs either.

After the tobacco bunch is left in the mold for about 30 minutes, it's taken out and the roller places the bunch on the wrapper leaf, It is then quickly and precisely trimmed with the chaveta, the roller's knife. The bunch is then rolled from the foot to the head, and the cap for the cigar is secured with vegetable resin from the tragycanth plant-the resin is odorless, tasteless, and dries quickly. The roller then trims the cigar to the correct length with a tuck cutter. So worry not, J-man, and put your homophobic fears back in the closet 'cause you're not swapping spit with any rollers when you light up!

Woof!
Murl.

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. Colorado by Don Lino Corona	25	$68.50	$19
B. Cupido Criollo Campana Figurado	25	$87.50	$23
C. Diesel Corrosion Toro	20	$58.50	$20
D. La Luna African Fuerte Tusk Torpedo	30	$110.50	$23
E. Perdomo Reserve # 4 Rosado Figurado	25	$95.50	$24

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.