PRODUCT PROFILE
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014
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TOBACCO BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014
Buena Vista Is Back
MGM Cigars has announced the return of the Buena Vista brand cigars to the United
States. In 2011, Buena Vista cigars made a buzz with a brief appearance on the U.S.
cigar scene, with the Buena Vista Prominente receiving a 94 rating in
Smoke Maga-
zine
and the Buena Vista Robusto ranking among
Cigar Journal
’s “60 Cigars That You
Should Try.”
But circumstances beyond themanufacturer’s control hindereddevelopment and the
entire production of 200,000 cigars was stored in temperature and humidity-controlled
cedar conditioning rooms until 2013. At that point, José E. Borges Batista, founding
partner and current president of MGM Cigars, arrived in the United States with plans to
press ahead with the MGM Cigars project.
“TheMGMCigar[s] project and first brand [of] Buena Vista cigar[s] was nothingmore
than a dream in 2009,” says Borges. “It quickly caught flight only to be put to bed for a
short while. I am thankful to have relocated to the United States where I am free to forge
ahead with our project. We look forward to re-introducing the Buena Vista cigar brand
which pays homage to all who, through music and from one generation to another,
have kept the Cuban traditions, values and
joie de vivre
alive.”
Buena Vista Reserva 2008 is a well-balanced cigar of medium strength. It’s crafted
by Cuban master rollers, who expertly mix a filler of select tobacco, harvested in the
Dominican Republic and aged for two years (2008 to 2010), and then dress it with an
elegant Habano 98 wrapper fromEcuador. These cigars have rested in cedar condition-
ing rooms for three years surrounded by an optimal temperature and level of humidity.
This process accents and balances the tobacco’s nuances, ensuring the connoisseur a
uniquely pleasurable experience.
The Buena Vista brand is presented in boxes of 10 units and comes in nine vitolas:
Prominente (7x49), Sublime (6.3x54), Piramide (6.3x52), Doble Robusto (5.5x52), Ro-
busto (5.3x54), Corona Larga (4.8x50), Corona (5.1x46), Petit Pyramid (4.9x52), Short
Churchill (4.3x54) MGM Cigars, MGMCigars.com
D&R Expands E-Cigs
Daughters & Ryan has introduced five new electronic cigarettes and five new elec-
tronic hookahs under its most popular brand names. The e-cig introductions include
Cockstrong (robust, black paper and tip, 28mg), Ramback (bold, cork tip, 24mg),
Rowland (full, cork tip, 18mg), Windsail (smooth, white tip, 11mg) and Wingate Men-
thol (cool, cork tip, 18mg). The e-hookahs are the company’s Dr. Shisha brand, avail-
able in nicotine-free cherry, chocolate, grape, mint and strawberry. All 10 styles are
disposable and last for around 500 puffs. The soft tip and 100mm length make them
extremely comfortable to draw from.
Daughters & Ryan, 919-284-2058,
DjEEP’s
Merchandising Maven
Kretek International has announced
the roll out of its new DjEEP 108-count
combo merchandiser featuring new
award-winning Worn Denim lighters.
The Worn Denim series of lighters
features photo-images of the most
comfortable jeans on the planet from
one of the most dependable and durable
lighters on the planet. The new DjEEP
display will be a companion unit to
DjEEP’s popular Marilyn Monroe combo
display (DPPPD5), which also carries
popular Classic and Chrome Luxury
designs. All DjEEP lighters have proper
DOT and HAZMAT certification. Kretek
International, 800-358-8100,
salesinfo@
kretek.com
.
