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April/
May 2000

SMOKE Magazine - Cigars, Pipes, and life's other desires
TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND INDUSTRY PROMOTIONS

Indian Tabac’s Debuts New Cameroon Legend
Indian Tabac, makers of the popular Super Fuerte, are releasing a new cigar, the Cameroon Legend, as a way of providing its smokers with a full-bodied Dominican cigar. The limited-edition cigars will come in three perfecto sizes. "This cigar is for the people who have supported us from day one," said company president Rocky Patel. "With these cigars, we are showing our appreciation and thanks." Cameroon Legend features a Cameroon wrapper, a corojo binder, and a blend of ligero filler. The three sizes include: the Perfecto (5 x 52), the Perfecto Grande (6 x 54), and the Figurado (5 x 52). They will retail between $5.85 and $6.50.

Indian Tabac Co., 1440 Rail Head Blvd., Naples, FL 34110; Tel: (888) 766-5387; Fax: (941) 593-1839.


Organic Cigarette is Newest Addition to Natural American Spirit Line from Santa Fe
Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company has launched the first 100% organic tobacco cigarette.

Made from 100% organic tobacco, the cigarettes contain a blend of super-premium, additive-free, whole-leaf tobacco that has been grown according to certified organic standards without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides.

Carried in sleek, 25-count hinge-lid metal tins, the cigarettes come with one of eight hand-rolled "factoid" scrolls about Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company’s Organic Growing Program.

Not available to convenience chains or distributors, this super-premium product commands a suggested mark-up of $3 per tin, compared with the $1 per pack for other premium brands. Due to a limited introduction purposes, the cigarettes are only available to select stores in 26 states. Call Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company for further information and availability.

Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Co., P.O. Box 25140, Santa Fe, NM 87504-5140; Tel: (505) 982-4257; Fax: (505) 982-0156.


Alliance Cigar Named Exclusive Estavan Cruz Distributor
Estavan Cruz Tobacco Company, Ridgefield park, N.J., has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Alliance Cigar Inc. of Bethel, Conn.

Estavan Cruz are premium, hand made cigars that come in two distinct vintage series; the Costa Rican series and the new Dominican series. Both series are available in five sizes: Robusto (5 x 50), Belicosa (6 x 54), Churchill (67/8 x 48), Corona Gigante (7 x 54), and Lonsdale (61/2 x 42). They are packed in 100% cedar boxes of 20 cigars. All sizes are also available in a rich maduro wrapper. Tobaccos used in the cigars are aged at least three to four years and the finished cigars are aged over 120 days before packing.

"Alliance Cigar has clearly demonstrated that it is an industry leader in the sales and marketing of high quality boutique vintage brands like ours," said Steve Sacks, president of Estavan Cruz, commented that we are excited about our new partnership with Alliance Cigar. "Our efforts can now be focused on increasing our consumer marketing efforts at the in store level in a more innovative and exciting way for our tobacconists."

Alliance Cigar, Inc. also distributes the Cupido, Fittipaldi, La Perla Habana, and Revolucion premium cigar brands along with the full line of Wenger genuine Swiss Army knives and watches.

For more information please contact Alliance Cigar, Inc. at (800) 328-1001.


Macoba Cigarillo New from G.A. Andron
G.A. Andron is introducing a new German-made cigarillo to the U.S. market - Macoba. The mild aromatic consists of a new light blend of international tobaccos and smooth aroma, enhanced with the discreet fragrance vanilla. In addition to Macoba Classic, a filter version called Macoba Filter is offered. The cigarillos are packaged in 20-count flat-style boxes.

G.A. Andron & Co., 89 North Industry Court, Deer Park, NY 11729; Tel: (516) 243-4200, Fax: (516) 243-4235.



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