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TOBACCO OUTLET BUSINESS
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2012
PRODUCT PROFILE
Stokkebye’s
Fourth Generation
Phillips & King International and Erik
Stokkebye are delighted to announce
the launch of “4th Generation” pipe
tobaccos available in 100g (3 ½ oz) tins.
The new pipe tobacco series consists
of four blends: 1957, 1931, 1855 and
1897;
named after the birth years of Erik
Stokkebye, his father Peter, grandfather
Erik Paul and great grandfather Erik Peter,
respectively—four generations who
each had a great impact on the family
heritage in the tobacco business. The
blends consist of two mild and aromatic
mixtures, one outstanding Navy Flake
and an all mature, stout Virginia blend.
“
The selection was carefully
analyzed and selected based on my
family’s passion for exquisite and
unique pipe tobaccos,” says Erik
Stokkebye.The 4th Generation pipe
tobaccos are planned to be available
for shipment late fall 2012. Phillips &
King International, 800-53CIGAR
Arango Reintroduces
Dry Snuff Lines
Dean Swift and Wilsons of Sharrow, fancy
British dry snuff brands and former top-
selling names in America, will once again
distributed by Arango Cigar Co. Arango has
been the exclusive importer and distributor
for Dean Swift nasal snuff since 2004. But in
2009,
U.S. sales of the products were halted
until the Food and Drug Administration
approved the list of ingredients used in their
manufacture. This mandate, under the
Family
Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
,
requires manufacturers and importers to submit a
report to the FDA that identifies and quantifies each brand’s tobacco, substances,
compounds and additives. In 2011, Arango was appointed distributor for theWilsons
brand as well. Both brands are manufactured in Sharrow, Great Britain by Wilsons &
Co., Ltd., a venerable firm that dates back to 1737.
“
Dry nasal snuff is enjoying a renaissance in America,” explains Arango’s president,
Michael Gold. “Prior to the 20th Century, it was the most popular form of tobacco
consumption, appealing to all consumers. With today’s restrictions on public smoking,
those who enjoy snuff are free to indulge anywhere. Unlike oral snuff, which is placed
inside the lip, nasal snuff contains nochemical additives and isdescribedas a reduced-risk
tobacco product.”
Both brands are available in a wide variety of mentholated, herbal and fruit flavors.
Users enjoy themildly refreshing lift fromstress, and the 15-20minutes of aroma fromthe
flavoring. In the manufacturing process, only select tobaccos are blended and flavored
with natural essences and oils, using old secret British recipes and grinding techniques.
Dean Swift is blended exclusively for sale in the U.S., where it is a top-selling brand.
It is available in five distinctive flavors, as well as an assortment pack. Heading the list
in popularity is Dr. Johnson, a penetrating mixture of camphor and menthol, followed
by Bezoar Fine Grind, a heady blend of menthol and eucalyptus. Dean Swift’s Apricot
and Raspberry are the two favored fruit flavors. All come in 1/6-ounce round tins, for
convenient carrying. They are priced at $2.80/tin MSRP, and retailers can buy the tins in
18-
count display boxes.
Wilsons snuff offers an even broader selection of over 24 flavors. Dr. Rumney’s and
MentholPlusaretwoofthemostwell-likedflavors.Theyareofferedinassortedpackaging,
in 10-gram tins, with anMSRP of $5.50/tin. Arango Cigar Co., 800-222-4427
Swisher Debuts E-Cig
Swisher Sweets has introduced e-Swisher Electronic Cigarettes and Cigars, offering
consumers an alternative to traditional smoking without sacrificing taste or enjoyment.
Beginning in August 2012 with a limited introduction, the e-Swisher product line
provides the highest quality e-cigarette and e-cigar on the market, assembled, tested
and filled in the U.S.
New e-cigarettes are available in two great tastes–Natural Smooth and Menthol
Breeze—while the e-Cigar delivers a unique Swisher Sweets taste. Available in
convenient disposables or as a rechargeable express kit in 12mg and 18mg nicotine levels, each e-cig is equivalent to about
two packs of cigarettes, making it an affordable option for today’s smoker. Swisher, 800-874-9720
