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XIKAR's New HC Series Salomon Cigar Wins Big in Vegas
At this year's IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, XIKAR introduced a 
new Habano Colorado Salomon Cigar. The official launch of XIKAR's new Salomon will be November 15, 2011. The 7x58 salomon is Limited Edition and XIKAR will only make 1,000 boxes.
"This unique size and blend has been in the making for over a year, and now we're ready to share the flavor of a great smoke"
-Jerry Dear, EVP.
Each Limted Edition box will include a personal note from Kurt Van Keppel and Scott Almsberger.
>> View video featuring the HC Series Salomon Limitado
Retailers Embrace XIKAR's New Great Prices
Today, XIKAR's HC Series cigars are available in 600 boutique cigar 
shops around the country and plans are in place for expanded distribution.
XIKAR's new lower prices have made it even easier for customers to enjoy a great premium cigar at a price point that is more affordable in today's economy. Go online and look for an HC Series cigar event at your local tobacconist.
XIKAR Announces New Prices on HC Series Cigars
8 March 2011
XIKAR Becomes First Major Brand to Reduce Cigar Prices in 2011
US Retailers Embrace XIKAR's Dramatic Price Reduction
November 2010 - XIKAR president Kurt Van Keppel visits Scottsdale to talk cigars and accessories
Kurt Van Keppel, president of XIKAR, visited Stag Tobacconist and Cigar King in Scottsdale last Thursday and Friday to talk about cigars and accessories with cigar enthusiasts.
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November 2010 - The Story of HC Series Cigars With Kurt & Scott of XIKAR - Video
Kurt Van Keppel, XIKAR's Founder & President, Scott Almsberger, VP and Teresa, Smoking Hot Cigar Chick, invite you to share in a special conversation about HC Series cigars and the experience gained from Jesus Fuego, XIKAR's master blender. This must-see video is the third in a series available at www.youtube.com/xikar The short video explains the cigar collection of our dreams and our dedication to unmatched quality and taste for a great cigar. HC Series cigars are 5 generations in the making. Enjoy the unforgettable from XIKAR.
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December 2009 - XIKAR Announces Grand Prize Winners - HC Series Contest
Together with local retailers, XIKAR sponsored over 95 HC Series events. Today XIKAR will officially announce the Grand Prize Winners of the HC Series contest. The Grand Prize Winners were selected from the entries submitted from each HC Series event.
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August 2009 - 92 Rated Habano Colorado Belicoso - Cigar Aficionado
"A dark, oily, gorgeous cigar that shows its strength from the first puff. It is a peppery, leathery smoke with a black cherry note on the finish"
Read the full review here
June 22, 2009 - Tommy Bender - Cigar Weekly
The HC Series is the second collection of cigars by XIKAR and the second offering from the partnership of XIKAR and Jesus Fuego. The first collection, Defiance, debuted at the 75th International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Show in Houston, TX in 2007.
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June 2, 2009 - Cigar Insider
A dark, oily, gorgeous cigar that shows its strength from the first puff. It is a peppery, leathery smoke with a black cherry note on the finish.
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May 21, 2009 - Zen Cigar
The Havana Collection Series cigar will pair up with a massive roll out of other HC Series themed cigar accessories from cutters and ashtrays to coasters and Cuban Jazz CDs!
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May 19, 2009 - Cigar Insider
The company that created the teardrop-shaped cigar cutter is amping up its burgeoning cigar business, while dropping the name of its highly rated cigar brand. Xikar Inc. of Kansas City, Missouri, has removed the word “Defiance” from its cigar line, and is now selling cigars under the name Xikar HC Series.
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April 27, 2009 - Official HC Series Cigar Press Release
New HC Series premium cigars made exclusively for XIKAR by blending partner Jesus Fuego. Kansas City, MO & Miami, FL - XIKAR Inc., worldwide designer and distributor of cigar accessories and premium cigars, today introduced a collection of premium hand made cigars, the XIKAR HC Series. The premium line of cigars is made exclusively for XIKAR by the company’s blending partner Jesus Fuego. Jesus Fuego is president of Tabacos S.A., the maker of the J. Fuego cigar line and of XIKAR’s Defiance Cigar Brand, a Cigar Aficionado 91 rated, 2008 Top 25 cigar. The XIKAR HC Series will offer consumers a choice of three distinct blends and wrappers: Connecticut Shade, Criollo and Habano Colorado.
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