Live, Laugh, Smoke Cigars!

Nick Perdomo is making a special appearance at Tobacco Cove, on Thursday, April 12, 2012 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Nick Perdomo, is the man behind Perdomo Cigars. He is one of the nicest guy you’ll ever meet, so don’t miss this opportunity to meet and greet Nick. Tobacco Cove will be offering great deals on all Perdomo products for this event. Tobacco Cove is located at 3849 Baymeadows Rd in Jacksonville, FL. Don’t miss this great opportunity to smoke a Perdomo Cigar with Nick Perdomo himself. This is going to be a terrific event, so be there. For more information call 904-731-2890. Leave comment…

On Friday the 13th, the Grimalkin is coming to get you…the Grimalkin Cigar, that is!!! What better day to have an Emilio Cigar Event. Yes, on Friday, April 13, 2012 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, The Cigar Box PA is hosting an Emilio Cigars tasting event. Don’t be superstitious…it’s going to be a good day. Come meet and greet “Cigar Guy” Alan Price, he represents Emilio Cigars and will be smoking these great cigars with you. Like Alan says, “It’s Friday the 13th! Are you ready to get your stare on???..if you dare!!! The Cigar Box PA, like always, will be offering great deals on all Emilio Cigars that day. Come on out and try some of the cigars you have heard so much about. The Cigar Box PA is located at 400 Terry Rich Blvd Ste 8 in St. Clair PA. For more information, please call 570-429-1190. Leave comment…

Need a change? Then try something different…join Sevillas Cigars for an evening of delectable gourmet cupcakes…cupcakes? Oh ,we almost forgot, premium cigars and live entertainment will also be on hand. Sevillas Cigars and Cup-Gourmet Cupcakes have teamed up to bring you this great event for the spring. Come relax and smoke your favorite cigar, feed your face and enjoy the experience. There will be plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and plenty of parking. So don’t make plans for Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and join Sevillas Cigars for this fun event. This event will be held at the Town Brookhaven Center, located at 705 Town Boulevard in Atlanta GA. For more information go to http://www.sevillascigars.com/events.html Leave comment…

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“General Cigar Company and Midwest Smoke Out are a natural fit. The Smoke Out has a history of throwing the best cigar, fine spirits, gourmet food, luxury, gambling and exciting expo in Chicagoland while General Cigar is famous for its extensive history in the cigar industry,” said Andrea Pearman, creator. “General Cigar Company is legendary in cigar aficionado circles, with an incredibly rich history.”

This year, General Cigar Company is celebrating its 51st anniversary and the 41st birthday of General Cigar’s most iconic brand, Macanudo. As the second largest cigar company in the world, General Cigar Company is poised to use its expanded resources to bring even more excitement and innovation to the premium cigar category. In 2010, General Cigar Company commemorated another milestone, for the company merged with Scandinavian Tobacco Group to form a worldwide company focused on cigars. Today, with President Dan Carr joined Swedish Match to continue building the brands he had been cultivating since 1996 as president of an expansive empire and in concert with a team of professionals and artisans in the United States, Dominican Republic, Honduras and Nicaragua, the future of General Cigar burns bright.

“This year’s Midwest Smoke Out will be burning white-hot,” said Pearman. “We have something for everyone: cigars, opportunity to meet cigar industry icons, spirits, beer, beautiful women, luxury giveaways, gambling and gourmet food.”

With every ticket, guests will receive 14 complimentary premium cigars. The cigars include: Room101 Connecticut by Camacho Cigars, Coronado by La Flor Dominicana, Doublegun Buckshot by Doublegun Cigars, La Mezcla Cubana by The Cigar Agency, an exceptional cigar from Bom-Bom line by Lou Rodriguez Cigars, San Lotano Oval by A.J. Fernandez Cigars which was voted the No. 2 cigar in the world by Cigar Journal, A. Turrent Puro Corojo by Altadis U.S.A, Perfecto Garcia by Arango Cigar Co., an exclusive cigar from Cigar Rights of America, La Gloria Cubana and Punch from premium presenting sponsor General Cigar Company and XEN by Nish, Thunder by Nimish and a Rocky Patel Sun Grown all from Rocky Patel Premium Cigars.

The Midwest Smoke Out will feature cigar industry legends Carlito Fuente, Tony Gomez of La Flor Dominicana, Cigar Master Alejandro Turrent of Altadis, U.S.A., Victor Vitale of The Cigar Agency, Clay Roberts of A.J. Fernandez and Frances Peguero, cigar roller from Habana Cigar House and Lou Rodriguez of Lou Rodriguez Cigars.

In addition, the Smoke Out will be offering a nearly-limitless quantity of microbrew and traditional beers, featuring a wide variety of local, national, and internationally recognized beers from Three Floyds Brewery, Bulldog Brewery Co., Calumet Breweries, Shoreline Brewery, Heineken, Michelob Ultra, Labatt Blue, Goose Island’s Sofie, Stella Artois, Torpedo Extra IPA, Pale Ale, Ruthless Rye IPA, Ovila Dubbel, Ovila Quad and Ovila Saison from Sierra Nevada, Leinenkugel’s, Pilsner Urquell, Killian’s Irish Red, Blue Moon, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, along with other spirits.

Attendees can sample gourmet delicacies from Shoreline Brewery & Restaurant, Youche Country Club, Great Lakes Catering & Special Events, Quaker Steak & Lube, Gino’s Steakhouse, Tilted Kilt and Fahrenheit Two-Twelve.

To further treat visitors, The Little Guys Home Technologies will raffle off a 32″ HDTV Flat Panel TV, Deer Creek Hunt Club will raffle off a one-year clay shooting membership, Schepel Cadillac is giving away a cigar cutter, Humidipak is giving away a humidor bag, Calumet Harley-Davidson is showcasing four motorcycles, Ping and Balmoral Woods are presenting a simulator and custom golf club fitting, Albert’s Jewelers will give vouchers for $50 off a $100 purchase, among other giveaways.

The raucous evening is set against a backdrop of Horseshoe Casino’s finest gaming tables and enjoyment, promising the best evening in Chicagoland for only $150. Attendance space is limited, and previous years’ expos have completely sold out in advance with 2012 following the same pattern, so explore http://midwestsmokeout.com/ email Jo@3dms.com or call 1-888-226-0330 to reserve your ticket to the party today. To stay up-to-date with the most current information, like us on Facebook, connect on LinkedIn, or follow on Twitter at @MidwestSmokeOut

CONTACT: Natalie Wahlberg
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HAMMOND, Ind., March 27, 2012

HAMMOND, Ind., March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The Midwest Smoke Out isn’t just the premier event for cigar aficionados, bon viveurs and luxury enthusiasts. It’s Chicagoland’s biggest business networking event. Set for Thursday, April 19, at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Ind., Midwest Smoke Out creates an opportunity for business leaders to connect with different markets and impress clients and partners while enjoying its standard of exceptional extravagance. Private and semi-private VIP suites contain 20 to 100 people and include food packages and relaxing space promoting an atmosphere conducive to networking.

As the largest cigar and spirits show in the Midwest, it has something to offer to everyone, fusing gourmet delicacies, premium beer, luxury lifestyle and magnificent gifts with world-class cigars. Tickets are $150 and include 14 premium cigars, membership to Cigar Rights of America, complimentary gourmet food and libations, high-end giveaways, gambling, entertainment and the opportunity to mingle with featured guests.

This year’s 3^rd annual Midwest Smoke Out will feature cigar industry legends Carlito Fuente of Carlos Cigars, Tony Gomez of La Flor Dominicana, Cigar Master Alejandro Turrent of Altadis, Victor Vitale of the Cigar Agency, Clay Roberts of A.J. Fernandez and Frances Peguero, cigar roller from Habana Cigar House and Lou Rodriguez of Lou Rodriguez Cigars.

“I love Midwest Smoke Out,” said Rodriguez. “I always thought our best business would be locally, but we just took off when we got there. In the words of Mark Brownlee from Cigar Rights of America, ‘I think you will be pleasantly surprised!’ And I was. At the last show we had a line of folks 20 people long the entire duration of the show.”

In addition to cigars, attendees can sample gourmet delicacies from Shoreline Brewery & Restaurant, Youche Country Club, Great Lakes Catering & Special Events, Quaker Steak & Lube, Gino’s, Tilted Kilt and Fahrenheit Two-Twelve.

Featured libations include delights from Three Floyds Brewery, Bulldog Brewery Co., Calumet Breweries, Shoreline Brewery, Heineken, Michelob Ultra, Labatt Blue, Red Bull, Goose Island, Stella Artois, Sierra Nevada, Leinenkugel’s, Pilsner Urquell, Killian’s Irish Red, Blue Moon, Peroni, Ultimat Vodka, Jack Daniels and Macallan Spirits.

Tickets are limited, and previous years have sold out. For tickets, contact event director Jo Sutton at jo@3dms.com or 1-888-226-0330. For more information, visit

“The Baseball Legend” Luis Tiant is going to be at “The Legendary” Nat Sherman. On Wednesday, April 11, 2012, Nat Sherman will host Luis Tiant and his cigar brand El Tiante. Brett Bowersox, the sales force for the Northeast, will be there from 12 noon offering buy 3 get 1, buy a box, get 7 & a signed baseball.

The main event will be at 7:00 PM, that’s when Founder & CEO Daniel Tiant and Co-Owner & President Mike Bellody of  Tiant Cigar Group, along with Luis Tiant, will arrive. If you haven’t met these guys, we urge you to go to Nat Sherman that evening…what nice guys and what a fantastic smoke!!! Here’s a little about El Tiant from the Tiant Cigar Group “Tiant Cigar Group is the proud maker of El Tiante Cigars, which includes the medium-full bodied El Tiante Habano Rosado and full bodied El Tiante Habano Oscuro. Our premium, handmade cigars are produced at the world renowned My Father Cigars factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. Founder & CEO, Daniel Tiant and Co-Owner & President, Michael Bellody created these highly acclaimed new blends under the direct consultation of Jose “Pepin” Garcia and Jaime Garcia with inspiration from baseball legend and company Partiarch, Luis Tiant. El Tiante Cigars maintain their Cuban heritage through Luis Tiant’s influence and experiences growing up in Marianao, Havana, Cuba.”

Nat Sherman located at 12 east 42nd Street in NYC, NY needs no introduction. Nat Sherman is a cigar wonderland, with is elaborate and elegant décor, great customer service and its humidor filled with premium cigars. It is any cigar enthusiast dream come true…so stop by and dream a little. Don’t stay home wishing you where there, come meet “El Tiante” himself, and get his autograph with a box purchase. For more information and to reserve a spot, please call 1-800-MY CIGAR. Leave comment…

Nat Sherman

Kevin is at it again…another great event at Butthead’s. Visiting Butthead’s this time will be one of the best cigars brokers on the east coast, Boutique Brett Bowersox. Bret is bringing with him, no other than, George Rodriguez, owner of Rodrigo Cigars. George is going to introduce to us, his new cigar, La Fortaleza. Rodrigo Cigars is a great smoke and we are all anxious to try La Fortaleza. The Rodrigo Cigar Event will take place on Thursday, April 5, 2012, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Be there and meet Brett and George, they are two really nice guys with a great smoke!!! Butthead’s Tobacco Emporium is located at 5 Padanaram Road, in Danbury, CT. If you haven’t been to Butthead’s you should really go…what a place! For more details, please call 203-792-4327. Leave comment….

Spring is here, and to welcome this great season, J Shepherd Cigars is having their 1st Tuesday Cigar Nights at the Barret Bar and Grill on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. They will be starting the series off with a bang…yes, they will be having a Unique Boutique Cigar Premium Collection from Urbano Cigars, Savinelli Cigars, and Armando Ramos. The cost for this event is a mere $20 and includes a collection of premium cigars, raffle ticket, and beer sampling. Also, if you are a J Shepherd Cigars guest you will enjoy great food and drink specials. Specials begin at 6:00 PM and the raffle prizes will start at 7:00 PM. Barret Bar and Grille is located at 1012 Barret Avenue. This event is sponsored by J Shepherd Cigars and Bluegrass Brewing Company (Clay & Main Street Location). For more information contact J Shepherd Cigars, they are located at 1429 Bardstown Road, in Louisville, KY 40204 and their number is (502) 479-1621. Leave comment…