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PRODUCT PROFILE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
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TOBACCO BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2015
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Duran Brings Out
“Big Jack”
Roberto Duran Premium Cigars, a boutique
cigar company, unveiled a line extension
for the Neya F8 Ligero Typhoon at the IPCPR
trade show in July. The new size (7x70) is
named “Big Jack” after Jack Torano, the
company’s representative.
“As we all know, Jack Torano has a larger-
than-life personality, so I figured that it was
a natural fit to name the Neya F8 7x70 after
him,” explains Robert Pelayo Duran, owner
of Duran Cigars. “He had been pushing
for the bigger size because there is a
growing segment of cigar consumers that
enjoy not only a full-flavored cigar, but a
larger-sized cigar as well. We look forward
to presenting the Big Jack and feel that this
new vitola will really impress those looking
for the ultimate in size and strength.”
“Never in my wildest dreams did I think
that I would have a cigar name inspired by
me, but what better cigar than the Neya
F8 7x70?” says Torano. “The Neya F8 has
been a smash hit for us. There are many
consumers that are looking for a full-size-
strength cigar and this one delivers. It’s
well-balanced with complex flavors and it
packs a punch! I’m very excited about it and
I really look forward to introducing the Big
Jack at the IPCPR [show].”
The Neya Premium Cigar Brand was
introduced during the 2014 IPCPR
show and it comes in a cedar 20-count
cabinet. Both the filler and binder are
Nicaraguan, while the wrapper is a
Habana Ecuadorean. The Neya F8 Ligero
Typhoon, which is a full-bodied version
of the Neya Classic, is currently available
in six sizes. The Big Jack will carry the
same blend as the Typhoon but will
pack an extra punch for those looking
for that bigger size and strength. Duran
Cigars,
Premier: Quality and Service Specialists
Premier Manufacturing uses only the highest-quality U.S.-grown tobacco to
produce their value-priced cigarettes, RYO tobacco, filtered cigars and pipe
tobacco. A subsidiary of U.S. Tobacco Cooperative, Premier Manufacturing’s
mission is to provide retailers and their customers with the “finest quality
tobacco from seed to store.” Its North Carolina manufacturing facility processes,
blends and manufactures its various brands, including Wildhorse, 1839, Shield,
1st Class, Ultra Buy and Traffic. Its cigarettes, filter cigars, pipe tobacco and
RYO tobacco products provide customers with a total solution for their tobacco
centers. Completing the company’s portfolio are the Wildhorse and 1839 brand
cigarette tubes. Available in two lengths and made in the USA, they are a great
complement to Premier’s quality tobacco for retailers’ RYO customers. The
company’s experienced sales staff can provide expertise in maximizing your
tobacco center margins and profits. Premier Manufacturing, 800-272-8656