A Message from Brother of the Leaf, LLC

OpusEx · 04-01-2009, 01:41 PM

An open letter to the cigar community from Brother of the Leaf, L.L.C.

A true “brother” is willing to do all he or she can for another “brother.” These characteristics are still what ring the loudest for us today and the motivation for everything we do as a company.

BOTL, LLC. would like to make sure that all are cognizant of the following information regarding our company and the products we currently bring to market.

The Palio cigar cutter and Esencia cigars:

1. Palio cigar cutters are made COMPLETELY of components manufactured in the United States.

2. Palio cigar cutters are hand assembled, packaged and shipped COMPLETELY from within the United States.

3. On April 1st of this year you all should have heard that the SCHIP taxes will increase the price of every single cigar available on the market today, to our knowledge, EXCEPT Esencia Cigars.

4. BOTL, LLC. is NOT implementing any price increase this year. BOTL, LLC. will absorb any and all escalation in cost caused by SCHIP and WILL NOT pass those increases on to our customers.

The above items should make it very clear that we not only know what calling our company Brother of the Leaf, L.L.C. means, but also that the choice of that specific name dictates our actions and obligation to our brethren during an extremely difficult time in our global economy.

As we are not increasing the price of any of our products to our retailers, no retailer should arbitrarily be raising the price on any of our products, while raising all the other prices of products by other companies. We ask everyone at every level to support us in policing this by contacting us directly if you believe someone is taking advantage.

We hope you will remember the information above when you are about to make your next purchase and ask yourself if the company you are about to support with your hard earned money is worthy.

Sincerely,
Brother of the Leaf, L.L.C.

md4958 · 04-01-2009, 01:42 PM

Thanks Mark. Both excellent products!

BlackDog · 04-01-2009, 01:44 PM

Can't ask for more than that. I've not tried your cigars, but will remedy that in the near future.

04-01-2009, 01:46 PM

You make escencia? Someone suggested it at a b&m...i regret not picking one up

md4958 · 04-01-2009, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackDog

Can't ask for more than that. I've not tried your cigars, but will remedy that in the near future.

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Originally Posted by rlaliberty

You make escencia? Someone suggested it at a b&m...i regret not picking one up

These are awesome sticks.

04-01-2009, 01:56 PM

Very classy!

awsmith4 · 04-01-2009, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by rlaliberty

You make escencia? Someone suggested it at a b&m...i regret not picking one up

They are great cigars!

Mark thanks for the info and for the great product offerings!

04-01-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by md4958

These are awesome sticks.

they are tasty!

Smokin Gator · 04-01-2009, 02:00 PM

That is very well done in my book!!

Whipper Snapper · 04-01-2009, 02:13 PM

Wow. Shows you how behind I am. I didn't even realize you were making cigars Marc. I might have to venture out to lawernce ks to pick a couple up!

Great to see you around in these parts!
-Blake

N2Advnture · 04-01-2009, 02:25 PM

Class move Marc!

bobarian · 04-01-2009, 02:46 PM

If you have not tried Essencia cigars you are missing out on a great smoke. Joan brought a box of robustos to the Sierra Nevada herf and they were fantastic. Very nice flavor and good body, one of the better Nic Puros out there. I highly recommend you try these smokes.

PeteSB75 · 04-01-2009, 02:56 PM

Thanks for that Marc. And now I have to go find somewhere to buy some of your cigars...

dunng · 04-01-2009, 02:59 PM

Thank you Marc!

poker · 04-01-2009, 03:00 PM

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3. On April 1st of this year you all should have heard that the SCHIP taxes will increase the price of every single cigar available on the market today, to our knowledge, EXCEPT Esencia Cigars.

4. BOTL, LLC. is NOT implementing any price increase this year. BOTL, LLC. will absorb any and all escalation in cost caused by SCHIP and WILL NOT pass those increases on to our customers.

Classy move by a classy guy with huge feet

PeteSB75 · 04-01-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by poker

Classy move by a classy guy with huge feet

Hey, don't hate on Mr. Rubble!

md4958 · 04-01-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by PeteSB75

Thanks for that Marc. And now I have to go find somewhere to buy some of your cigars...

Pete, not sure where you are in CT, but Azon Cigar in West Springfield, MA carries several different vitolas. Other than him, I dont know of any other spot in the greater hartford area, unless "have a cigar" or "joes" started carrying them.

Not sure if he will ship, but you can give them a call
www.azoncigars.com

poker · 04-01-2009, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by PeteSB75

Hey, don't hate on Mr. Rubble!

No hate intended! I love Marc & his funny feet

04-01-2009, 03:35 PM

yup they are tasty cigars and Marc is awesome.

WildBlueSooner · 04-01-2009, 03:37 PM

One word...Fantabuous!

04-01-2009, 01:42 PM	#2
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: A Message from Brother of the Leaf, LLC Thanks Mark. Both excellent products! __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

04-01-2009, 01:44 PM	#3
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: A Message from Brother of the Leaf, LLC Can't ask for more than that. I've not tried your cigars, but will remedy that in the near future. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

04-01-2009, 01:46 PM	#4
rlaliberty Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A Message from Brother of the Leaf, LLC You make escencia? Someone suggested it at a b&m...i regret not picking one up

04-01-2009, 01:56 PM	#6
Wanger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A Message from Brother of the Leaf, LLC Very classy!

04-01-2009, 02:00 PM	#9
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: A Message from Brother of the Leaf, LLC That is very well done in my book!! __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

04-01-2009, 02:13 PM	#10
Whipper Snapper 95% Banter 5% MMM Habanos Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Blake Location: Shawnee Posts: 1,037 Trading: (0)	Re: A Message from Brother of the Leaf, LLC Wow. Shows you how behind I am. I didn't even realize you were making cigars Marc. I might have to venture out to lawernce ks to pick a couple up! Great to see you around in these parts! -Blake __________________ "I don't feel that smoking makes me ashamed, and therefore I mean to smoke to the glory of God." -Charles Spurgeon.

04-01-2009, 02:25 PM	#11
N2Advnture www.Cigarmony.com Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 642 Trading: (43)	Re: A Message from Brother of the Leaf, LLC Class move Marc! __________________ Home of the patented Humidity Bead System® humidifiers www.HBSHumidifiers.com

04-01-2009, 02:46 PM	#12
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: A Message from Brother of the Leaf, LLC If you have not tried Essencia cigars you are missing out on a great smoke. Joan brought a box of robustos to the Sierra Nevada herf and they were fantastic. Very nice flavor and good body, one of the better Nic Puros out there. I highly recommend you try these smokes.

04-01-2009, 02:56 PM	#13
PeteSB75 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: CT Posts: 1,674 Trading: (18)	Re: A Message from Brother of the Leaf, LLC Thanks for that Marc. And now I have to go find somewhere to buy some of your cigars... __________________ Formerly Malik23

04-01-2009, 02:59 PM	#14
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: A Message from Brother of the Leaf, LLC Thank you Marc! __________________ MassHole Banter

04-01-2009, 03:35 PM	#19
TRicker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A Message from Brother of the Leaf, LLC yup they are tasty cigars and Marc is awesome.

04-01-2009, 03:37 PM	#20
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: A Message from Brother of the Leaf, LLC One word...Fantabuous! __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur