Project "Para Japón" by La Aurora - Support for JAPAN!!

[danreeve]

From the Desk of La Aurora

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On March 11, 2011, an 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit the island of Japan -- the biggest earthquake in Japanese official record. The tsunami that followed caused unprecedented devastation on a level unseen by the Japanese people since War World II.

The voices and images of desperation have struck deeply in the hearts and souls of the Dominican people whom, for many decades, have built a close bond with Japan. La Aurora Cigar Factory has echoed the expressions of solidarity of its employees and suppliers, and is glad to announce the creation of a special edition cigar to help the humanitarian response to this disaster. “We are very pleased to lay our helping hand to our brothers of Japan by supporting the humanitarian assistance to this great nation,” says Guillermo Leon, President of La Aurora. “When hurricanes have struck the Dominican Republic, Japan was there for us,” Leon added. Proceeds from the sales of this cigar will be donated to the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief fund through JAPAN TOBACCO IMEX CO. LTD.

The cigar named “Para Japón” or “For Japan” is a 5” x 50, medium to full bodied vitola, made with selected premium tobacco leaves. These cigars have been aged during three years and its blend is something really unique with an exquisite Nicaraguan wrapper. Its package of 25 Sumo Robustos is decorated with special artwork by Mario Takeyama and Dan Reeve, the design team of CigarExplorer.com. Being involved in this project was important and personal to Cigar Explorer, as founder Mario is a native of Japan and still has many friends and family living there.

The “Para Japón” cigar will be available thru La Aurora distributors on April.

For US market, The “Para Japón” cigar will be distributed by Miami Cigar & Company, La Aurora US Exclusive Distributor.

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About La Aurora

La Aurora is the first Dominican Cigar factory. It was established in 1903 and is own by the León family whose roots in the tobacco industry trace back to the early 19th century. The factory is part of Grupo León Jimenes Corporation, the largest industrial group in the Caribbean. La Aurora brands are among the most well known cigars, with sales in more than 50 countries around the world.

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About Cigar Explorer

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thanks for reading guys,

Dan

[sparkboss]

hmm, what an interesting way for humanitarian assistance! i'll be sure to invest!

Great read too!! Thanks!

[mariogolbee]

This is very cool.

[hscmit]

sounds like a good cause

what was the original project these cigars were blended for?

is the binder/filler dominican or nicaraguan like the wrapper?

[RatherUneek]

What a great idea. When should we expect these to be avialable?

[issues]

I will definitely look for these once they hit the shops...

Cudos to you and La Aurora for creating these and donating the proceeds to those in need. :tu

[hscmit]

What a great idea. When should we expect these to be avialable?



From the Desk of La Aurora

<FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE>


The “Para Japón” cigar will be available thru La Aurora distributors on April.

For US market, The “Para Japón” cigar will be distributed by Miami Cigar & Company, La Aurora US Exclusive Distributor.


Dan

:D

[danreeve]

I'm not sure what the project was for these cigars before this one. We were told it was one stick/size that previously had only been available to Europe, but then a week or so later they told us they wanted to something "really special" so the cigar blend/size changed.

what you read above is as much as I know. I didn't write it. It came from La Aurora's marketing team. If I find out more I'll post it here.

Thanks for the feedback :)

Dan

[hscmit]

not trying to be a smart ass just curious, obviously if they have been aging for 3 yrs this was not the original purpose

thanks for posting, as La Aurora makes some wonderful cigars

[danreeve]

not trying to be a smart ass


Didn't think you were :)

Dan

[hscmit]

cool just making sure, interpreting the written word is subjective and susceptible to misrepresentation

[shilala]

If this is a Nic wrapper over Dominican guts, I can't believe it's anything but a good, powerful, delicious smoke. I'll go see if I can find it available for purchase-o.

[shilala]

I just called Miami Cigar. Immediate release means "call them back in two weeks". I think someone got a little excited writing he press release.
Edit:
After a bit more borderline genius thought, I suppose "immediate release" related to the news, that it was to be immediately released publicly. It doesn't state when the cigar will be available.
Nielo at Miami Cigar seemed unaware of he news at first, then I think he realized what I was talking about. He expected availability to be at 2-3 weeks but wasn't sure, then suggested I call back in two weeks, when he expected to know a bit more about availability.
Whew, that's better. :D

[RatherUneek]

:D

I swear I read that like 3 times to make sure i wasn't missing it. Unbelievable! :r

[hscmit]

I swear I read that like 3 times to make sure i wasn't missing it. Unbelievable! :r

it happens

[Miami Cigar Co.]

We hope to have these available ASAP. We will keep you informed, or at least that is our intention.

[tx_tuff]

It's a great way to help, I will be buying some for sure!

[hscmit]

We hope to have these available ASAP. We will keep you informed, or at least that is our intention.

any answers to the questions above about the blend and original intent of these sticks?

[elderboy02]

Awesome! :tu

[danreeve]

Pretty great exposure for this cause on both twitter and the front page of http://www.cigaraficionado.com/

thanks everyone for spreading the word!

Dan

[Miami Cigar Co.]

any answers to the questions above about the blend and original intent of these sticks?

Sadly, I am not privy to the blend information yet. When I have the information I will definitely share it.

[hscmit]

Sadly, I am not privy to the blend information yet. When I have the information I will definitely share it.

thanks

[Miami Cigar Co.]

Some information on the project....

The cigars will be offered in boxes of 12.
MSRP will be 8.00 per stick if bought by the box.
MSRP will be 10.00 per stick if bought individually.

A percentage of the wholesale price will be donated.

The blend:
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Cameroon, Brazil & Dominican

[danreeve]

Sign up for the waiting list. Just fill out your info and which shop you would like to purchase from. This is not buying anything. This is just going to help Miami cigars know how to distributes the shipment to different B&Ms.

http://tinyurl.com/4yzhjy6

Dan

[tx_tuff]

Bump

[Sauer Grapes]

Some information on the project....

The cigars will be offered in boxes of 12.
MSRP will be 8.00 per stick if bought by the box.
MSRP will be 10.00 per stick if bought individually.

A percentage of the wholesale price will be donated.

The blend:
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Cameroon, Brazil & Dominican

Do you know what percentage, or at least what percentage of the "profit" they are planning to donate?

Kudos to La Aurora for this.

[Miami Cigar Co.]

I think its 12.5% per box. Might not sound like a lot, but it will add up.
Don't forget the tobacco has been aging for 3 years.

I'll be smoking one in a day or two and will let you know about them.

[danreeve]

On April 29 (Fri), 2011 at ParaJapon.com, with special guest Guillermo Leon, President of La Aurora and Miami Cigar & Co., La Aurora US exclusive distributor, will host a virtual release party for the La Aurora benefit for Japan cigar “Para Japón”.

Date: April 29 (Fri), 2011, Starting at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Live Location: in Miami Cigar & Co. Headquarters
Streaming via: http://www.paraJapon.com
You can communicate@: Ustream Chat, Twitter, Facebook

Details of the Virtual Release Party
The Virtual Release Party will be a live online event hosted by Team of Project Para Japón that is open to anyone who wishes to join in on this significant occasion. The event will be streamed live via UStream (Link will be on ParaJapon.com) and Guillermo will be on hand to answer any questions about the Para Japón cigar, or any of the La Aurora products. Also attending the event via UStream Chat, Twitter, and Facebook are all of the cigar bloggers who attended the La Aurora media event in the Dominican Republic. These bloggers will share stories from the trip, and give their opinions on the “Para Japón” cigar.

hope to see everyone there

Dan

[danreeve]

bump because the online party is tomorrow!

be there, join the fun.

Dan

[SteveH]

Great - when will they be putting the boxes up for sale ?

[MurphysLaw]

Hopefully I'll have my winnings from NTA Ben in hand for the online party! Looking forward to lighting one of these up

[danreeve]

Hopefully I'll have my winnings from NTA Ben in hand for the online party! Looking forward to lighting one of these up

Pretty sure most of the contest winners shipped yesterdayor the day before. I'm not sure if all of them did, but I hope yours did. :)

[danreeve]

Great - when will they be putting the boxes up for sale ?

From what I was told awhile ago, they will be shipping to the retail shops next week.

[Miami Cigar Co.]

Contest winnings are in the mail, with a little bit of luck they should arrive today.

[danreeve]

online party is tonight!

go to http://www.paraJapon.com around 7 to join.

should be fun and interesting.

Dan

[bishjd123]

Did anyone else get an email or two about purchasing these today? Got my guard up.

[SteveH]

Ya - I did.....There was no way I was gonna email those details. I see that they also setup a ****** - that's safer.

[danreeve]

hey guys. I literally just heard about this email that went out two minutes ago. It was legit but I'm like you, I wouldn't email any info like that and I'm glad people didn't for safety. I believe Miami cigars is going to set up a ****** or a phone in process. I'm not that close to this part of the project, but when/if I hear more details I'll post it here.

Dan

[KidRock]

hey guys. I literally just heard about this email that went out two minutes ago. It was legit but I'm like you, I wouldn't email any info like that and I'm glad people didn't for safety. I believe Miami cigars is going to set up a ****** or a phone in process. I'm not that close to this part of the project, but when/if I hear more details I'll post it here.

Dan

please let me know i would like to buy a box! thanks guys!

[KidRock]

hey guys. I literally just heard about this email that went out two minutes ago. It was legit but I'm like you, I wouldn't email any info like that and I'm glad people didn't for safety. I believe Miami cigars is going to set up a ****** or a phone in process. I'm not that close to this part of the project, but when/if I hear more details I'll post it here.

Dan



could you please forward this email to me jondibart AT Yahoo dot Com

thanks

[danreeve]

could you please forward this email to me jondibart AT Yahoo dot Com

thanks

I personally didn't get the email. I think it went out to the people who signed up on the website. If one of those guys could send you the email that would be great.

thanks in advance,

Dan

[KidRock]

I personally didn't get the email. I think it went out to the people who signed up on the website. If one of those guys could send you the email that would be great.

thanks in advance,

Dan

Thanks, it would mean a lot to me if anyone seeing this could please forward it to me. jondibart AT yAhoo dot com.

Thanks Dan!

[SteveH]

Thanks, it would mean a lot to me if anyone seeing this could please forward it to me. jondibart AT yAhoo dot com.

Thanks Dan!

Dan -
Sent -(P

[KidRock]

Dan -
Sent -(P

:) :banger thanks buddy!

[Duke9192]

Thanks, I'll be sure to check them out as soon as they hit my shop.

[mcmoyer]

Box of 12 hit the doorstep today!

:tu

[SteveH]

Yep - Mine arrived too !

I like the size...l'll give the first one a go over 4th of July weekend me thinks...

[danreeve]

it's a good looking box ;)