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Press Release: Daniel Marshall Takes Home Lifetime Achievement Award in London

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Daniel Marshall Takes Home Lifetime Achievement Award in London

 

London, England (Dec 2, 2019) – Boisdale of Canary Wharf hosted the seventh annual star-studded Cigar Smoker of The Year Awards Dinner celebrating the world’s finest cig­ars, pro­duc­ers, writ­ers, ter­races and icons. Thirty-seven year cigar veteran Daniel Marshall received the “Lifetime Achievement Award.” The annual event, considered to be the “Academy Awards” of the Cigar World, is the world’s most pres­ti­gious Cig­ar Awards event out­side of Havana.

 

Previous winners of the Lifetime Achievement Award include: Academy Award Winner Jeremy Irons; Leg­endary Hol­ly­wood actor and direc­tor, Burt Reynolds; British Conservative member of the House of Lords and once a code-breaker at Bletchley Park during the Second World War, Baroness Trumpington; Edward Sahakian of Davidoff London, and cel­e­brat­ed British broad­cast­er and jour­nal­ist, Andrew Neil. Historical win­ners of the Cigar Smoker of the Year Award, nom­i­nees and guests also includ­e Simon Le Bön, Arnold Schwarzeneg­ger, Jonathan Ross, Kelsey Gram­mer, Tamar Has­san, Char­lie Sheen, James Cos­mo, and Chris Noth.

 

London holds a special place in Marshall’s heart as he reflected upon his beginnings during his acceptance speech. “Thirty-eight years ago, a 19-year-old California surfer landed in this amazing beautiful city of London with a dream and a challenge. The dream was to obtain Alfred Dunhill of London‘s approval of quality and trust for the humidors I was making in California.”

 

Marshall told two stories from his 37-year journey on the cigar trail. At age 12, He was in an oratorical contest and up against the most popular boy in school at the time – 14 year old actor Sean Penn. Marshall would go on to win the contest. “With Sean’s massive popularity and with me being an overweight, insecure, least popular kid at school, I was terrified to go onto the playground and possibly meet him or any of his friends for fear of being beat up. I very happy that this never occurred!” Marshall continued, “Two years ago I met Sean at President Macron’s environmental summit and told him this story. He remembered the contest and laughed. Hardly the reaction I was so scared of. I learned an important life lesson on this day that most of our fears never come to pass.”

 

His acceptance speech included an example of the “power of the cigar” and whom one can meet thru a cigar. “One of my most memorable moments was when Mr. Marlon Brando called me to build two large humidors for him. He told me when he visits his island off the coast of Tahiti, all his scripts get moldy and destroyed by the humidity and he wanted to use our humidors to keep the humidity out!”

 

He went on to acknowledge Ranald Macdonald of Boisdale, “Thank you and your incredible team for your vision and commitment for having cigar lounges in each one of your outstanding destinations, allowing us a place where we can create the ‘modern day campfire’.”

 

Marshall expressed his deepest admiration for all nominees and congratulations for the winners including “Cigar Smoker of the Year”. This top award recognizes a high-profile individual that possesses a passion for the pure enjoyment of the cigar. This year’s honor went to actor, filmmaker and martial artist Dolph Lundgren best known for his roles in Rocky IV, The Expendables, The Punisher, and Universal Soldier.

 

In concluding his speech, Marshall left the esteemed audience with a final thought, “I truly believe it’s all about dreams. Dreams cost nothing. The hard part is keeping them going and never giving up. As Sir Winston Churchill said so famously, ‘No matter the challenge, we must never, never, never give up.’”

 

View a film of the event: https://youtu.be/p7_o0aSjeXU

 

About Boisdale of Canary Wharf:

 

Boisdale of Canary Wharf is a lively restaurant and music venue serving modern

British food featuring a glowing amber whisky bar of liquid gold, stunning terrace and oyster bar & grill overlooking the city skyline of Canary Wharf. The Whisky bar holds over 1000 bottles of rare malt whiskies and is undoubtedly one of the most extensive and magnificent bars in the world. On the first floor the art deco inspired oyster bar is surrounded by palm trees and serves a definitive range of oysters and shellfish. Or you can settle down outside on the awning-covered heated terrace with tartan upholstered armchairs and sofas, equipped with tartan blankets. The main restaurant on the second floor overlooks the fountains of Cabot Square with a view to the City of London skyline. This restaurant is one of the most majestic premises to have opened in London in recent years. It bears the distinctive Boisdale design of lacquer red and dark green walls, rich mahogany paneling, with an eclectic collection of classical and modern original artwork including works by Picasso and Gauguin. www.boisdale.co.uk

 

About Daniel Marshall:

 

Daniel Marshall, a 37-year veteran of the cigar industry is one of the leading names in the cigar world. He is Cigar Aficionado’s No.1 rated Humidor designer and creator of the coveted 24kt Golden Cigar. DM Humidors & cigars are enjoyed in the homes and offices of countless Hollywood celebrities, US Presidents, dignitaries, titans of industry, fashion designers and the most discriminating cigar lovers worldwide. Marshall is also a cigar and humidor supplier of England’s Royal Family.

 

Since 1982, Daniel Marshall has created and designed for the prestigious luxury gift houses Dunhill, Tiffany & Co., S.T. Dupont, Cartier, Hermes, Fred Joaillier, Harrod’s, Bally of Switzerland, and Garrard’s of London. Daniel Marshall’s humidors are historic, with a collection on display at the Smithsonian Museum.

 

One of DM’s highly collectible Governor Schwarzenegger Humidor’s broke sales records in 2016 at Leonardo DiCaprio’s Foundation Gala Fundraiser in St. Tropez. This extremely rare humidor topped the charts for highest amount paid for a modern day humidor with new world DM Cigars.

 

In September 2017, a 1 of 1 humidor DM made for Prince Albert II of Monaco with Daniel Marshall Cigars was put on the block and raised 75,000 Euros to benefit our global oceans.

 

Since the opening of the Daniel Marshall Cigar Lounge in the Kitzbuhel Country Club, Austria in 2013, Daniel Marshall has been hosting elite and exclusive “Modern Day Campfire” Experiences with discriminating connoisseurs across the globe.

 

For upcoming DM Campfires and to join the “DMCC” The Daniel Marshall Campfire Club email: TheCampfire@DanielMarshall.com

 

Visit Daniel Marshall’s site at www.danielmarshall.com

 

You can also find Daniel Marshall on Facebook at www.facebook.com/danielmarshallhumidorsandcigars or follow Daniel Marshall on Twitter @DMCigarWorld or Instagram @DMCigars for real-time updates.

 

For Daniel Marshall:

Trang Trinh, 714-973-8660, info@danielmarshall.com

NBA Legend – Karl Malone to kick off Tobacco Plus Expo with insight and inspiration for all facets of the Tobacco Industry

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CONTACT
TPE Show Contact: Dawn Conger

dawnconger@tobaccoplusexpo.com

TPE Press Contact: Rachel McKnett
rachelmcknett@kretek.com

Karl Malone, Keynote Speaker of TPE 2020

Malone to kick off Tobacco Plus Expo with insight and inspiration for all facets of the Tobacco Industry.

November 2019 – The Tobacco Media Group (TMG) is excited to announce 14-time NBA All-Star Karl Malone as the Keynote Speaker for the Tobacco Plus Expo 2020 (TPE 2020). Well-respected for his performance, talent, and many achievements on the court, including being the NBA’s 2nd all-time leading scorer, a 2-time Olympic Champion, and a 2-time NBA Most Valuable Player, Malone has brought his leadership and vision off the court and into the tobacco industry, developing a premium cigar using tobacco aged in rum barrels in collaboration with Guillermo Leon Herbert, the owner of LA Aurora. Malone has long since enjoyed relaxing with cigars, and the development process has given him a new view on the industry. As the TPE 2020 Keynote Speaker, Karl Malone will offer attendees insight as an enthusiast, a manufacturer, and even as a retailer on behalf of his daughter, Kadee Malone, who owns Legends Cigar & Vape. Perfect for a B2B show that brings the entire industry together, the Keynote Session at TPE 2020 will lead a well-rounded schedule of interesting educational sessions covering different categories, facets, and perspectives.

 

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The first major tradeshow of the year for the tobacco and alternative industries, TPE 2020 runs Wednesday, January 29 through Friday, January 31 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. For TPE 2020, TMG set out to re-invigorate the trade show’s educational benefits by bringing in some of the premium tobacco industry’s biggest disruptors and headliners. Each session of IGNITE has been designed to empower retailers and manufacturers and improve their businesses with insights from companies and entrepreneurs who are making a difference and challenging the status quo of their respective industries.

 

“TMG’s mission and goal is to provide our audience with timely, useful content that will help them do business better. When it came time to plan out the educational lineup for TPE 2020, we wanted to bring the same energy and top-notch content we feature in each issue of Tobacco Business Magazine into the upcoming trade show,” says Antoine Reid, Senior Editor and Digital Content director for TMG. “We understand that the typical educational conference can be boring and a chore to sit through, but that’s not what TPE 2020’s educational sessions will be. IGNITE will be informative, engaging and feature a diverse lineup of speakers and experts that will leave attendees feeling inspired, invigorated and ready to take on the rest of 2020 with excitement and the knowledge needed to be successful in business.”

In addition to the Keynote Address, TMG is pleased to announce the following sessions and moderators, which will also include a panel of industry experts on each topic:

Thursday 1/30/20

11:30-12:15 Sisters of the Leaf: Selling, Marketing, and Promoting Tobacco Products to Women, moderated by Erica Arroyo

2:30-5pm NATO: Local, State, and Federal Tobacco Legislation and Regulations: What Industry Members Need to Know with Thomas Briant

Friday 1/31/20

11:30-12:15pm Tobacco Retail Rebooted: Jumpstart and Rejuvenate Your Retail Operation, moderated by Dave Garofalo

2:30-3:30pm State of the Union: Cigar Legislation Update, moderated by Glynn Loope

Our education session calendar is continuously being updated as new conferences are added to the show. For additional details and the most up to date scheduling information, please visit www.tobaccoplusexpo.com.

It’s not too early to secure your pass for TPE and success in 2020. Just visit www.tobaccoplusexpo to register.

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About TPE:

Under the banner of Tobacco Media Group (TMG) owned by Kretek International, Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) is the largest B2B tobacco trade show highlighting the full-spectrum of tobacco, vapor, alternatives and general merchandise products available on the ever-evolving market. TPE 2020 is planning to deliver the industry’s most compelling content, products, and information, and will be held January 29, 2020 through January 31, 2020 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. To learn more about the show, please visit the website: www.tobaccoplusexpo.com.

PRESS RELEASE: Rocky Patel Event in Slovakia

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Dom Cigár, importer of many premium cigar brands to Slovakia, will hold an Rocky Patel cigar evening on June 18, 2019 at Hron Club in Bratislava (Dudvážska 5). Attendance confirmation should be made before Friday, June 14 by emailing domcigar@domcigar.sk.

The entry fee of EUR 40 includes three cigars, two alcoholic beverages and a dinner served buffet style.

The cigars of the evening will be Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 Robusto, Rocky Patel 20th Anniversary Lancero and Rocky Patel Decade Cameroon Robusto.

Daniel Marshall’s Modern Day Campfire Experience Makes A Grand Entrance at the Historic Beverly Hills Hotel

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Daniel Marshall’s Modern Day Campfire Experience Makes A Grand Entrance at the Historic Beverly Hills Hotel

 

 

Beverly Hills, CA (March 12, 2019) – World renowned for over 107 years, The Beverly Hills Hotel provided a magnificent backdrop for Daniel Marshall’s Modern Day Campfire Experience, hosted by Marshall and co-host Patrick Knapp Schwarzenegger, of Padre Azul Tequila.

 

In 2012 the hotel became the first historical landmark in Beverly Hills. Its magnificence, who’s-who history and reputation to spare no expense to create the ultimate customer “campfire” experience for each guest was the reason Marshall chose “Hotel California” for one of his international Modern Day Campfire’s.

Mr. Steve Harvey, Frank Stallone, Ralf Moeller, Cece Peniston, Prince Khaled Al Saud and an esteemed gathering from the entertainment, sports, political and business worlds joined the sold-out event.

Guests entered the hotel by way of the famous red carpet that every A-List Star, Royal, President, and Sovereign have tread. From that point, guests were transported into another world of glamour and ultimate luxury.

Upon check-in, guests received a DM Campfire package with Cigar Aficionado 92 point rated Daniel Marshall Cigars including the Papa Joe Panatela, a DM Robusto and the DM Since 1982 Lighter and Cutter.

Senator Isadore Hall opened up the dinner and introduced Marshall.

Daniel Marshall expressed his gratitude to the 55 distinguished guests, thanking them for their trust in the Daniel Marshall brand to attend the evening. “To be here with you at the Beverly Hills hotel is a dream come true. The standard of elegance, tradition and service of this hotel represents what we all share in our own respective fields. The Rat Pack, Howard Hughes, and Marilyn Monroe all shared the campfire here and made it home. One of my favorites stories is when Richard Burton and Liz Taylor checked in; they had a standing room service order for two bottles of vodka at breakfast and two for lunch. What happened to those days?”

Marshall continued, “The Campfire is a place of potential which brings with it a taste of the timeless. Gathering around with cigars is primal and precious. A place where acquaintances can move toward real friendship. What joins us together, the golden thread that runs through our veins and drives us to live our dreams is a commitment to create in all we do, is a richness of character and generosity of spirit. So when someone asks you do you smoke, the true answer is no. We don’t smoke, we taste. Jeremy Irons summed it up when he compared cigarettes to cigars. He said, ‘Cigarettes are like having sex, cigars are like making love.’”

Patrick Knapp Schwarzenegger spoke to the uniqueness of the Austrian inspired, award winning Padre Azul Super Premium Tequila and pairing with DM Cigars. The liquid gold of the tequila and brown gold of the cigars both share similar complementary characteristics, with the cigar pulling out notes of the tequila and the tequila pulling out the unique cigar flavors that one would not normally be able to savor without the other.

A 3-course sit-down dinner was prepared by the award-winning chefs and impeccably served by the “what ever you need, we will take care of “ team of 10, anticipating every need. The elegant meal started with Caprese, followed by the guest’s choice of Sea Bass or Filet Mignon, and finished with a Fresh Baked Apple Tart.
Double Diamond Schrader Cabernet and Wine Spectator 92 point rated Robert Mondavi Oakville Fume Blanc complemented the exquisite meal perfectly.

Guests quickly vacated the room after dinner to light up their cigars on the gorgeous 100-meter terrace while being entertained by live music and a famed magician, creating “Golden Moments” of camaraderie. Personal and profound campfire stories were shared that one would not normally hear or share.

 

The use of smart phones was restricted to further create the authentic “campfire” where, without technology, time can be of the moment. Celebrities and guests welcomed this policy that added an intimate and exclusive feeling of relaxed friendship.

Carving out time from hectic schedules, the esteemed guests flew in from New York, Texas, Arizona, Saudi Arabia, Sacramento, San Francisco and Vietnam, demonstrating the power of the cigar and the appeal of the campfire.

A few comments from the evening:

“I have been looking forward to this cigar night. I started my day at 6 am hosting my radio show, and then taped 4 episodes of Family Feud. I’m happy to be here, to unwind, and to enjoy a cigar.”
–Steve Harvey, Comedian, Host, Radio Personality, Actor and Author

“Daniel Marshall’s cigar night was filled with wonderful people of good will along with great cigars and tequila.”
— Frank Stallone, Actor, Singer-Songwriter

“Daniel Marshall’s campfire event that I experienced in Los Angeles was on fire! It was one of the classiest events I’ve attended in awhile with an epic cast in attendance. You don’t want to miss the next one…”
– Cece Peniston, Pop Recording Artist

Golden Ticket holders were impressed at the value they received upon discovering the golden bag on their seat that was filled with a treasure trove from the DM Collection.

The value of the DM Desk-Travel Humidor in Burl ($400) and the famous DM 24kt Golden Cigar ($295) exceeded the $475 price paid for the Golden Ticket.

A 750ml bottle of Padre Azul Anejo Tequila ($100), a set of Golden DM Cufflinks ($50), 4 Cigar Aficionado 92 point rated DM Cigars, dinner, and fine spirit tasting caused those that did not pre-purchase the Golden Ticket, regret since they did not take advantage of the spectacular $1200 value. Every guest received at the conclusion of the evening two DM Red Label Robustos, a 50 ml bottle of Padre Azul, complimentary membership in The Daniel Marshall Campfire Club (DMCC) with benefits including exceptional offers and 1st ticket priority to all future Modern Day Campfires.

Beverly Hill holds a special place for Marshall as his Mentor, Papa Joe lived 5 minutes from the Beverly Hills Hotel. Said Marshall; “37 years ago I was a surfer, sailor, boat builder with a dream to sail around the world, when the idea for making a cigar case for Alfred Dunhill of London happened up the road from here. I made a 3-cigar case as a gift for my girlfriend’s Grandfather and when he saw his gift, he predicted my future. He looked at the cigar holder that I carved out of teak wood that held his favorite Dunhill Panatela cigars and said, ‘I’m sure my favorite men’s store, Alfred Dunhill of London will buy this. If you want, you can borrow it and show it to them, set up a factory, sail around the world, do it all.’ 37 years later, He was right. Tonight, the Panatela cigar you have is a cigar to honor the Papa Joe’s in all of our lives.”

An impromptu raffle during the evening raised $4000 for a young men’s mentoring foundation. “The significance of having a mentor who believed in me had such a profound impact that changed the course of my life showing me that dreams can come true,” said Marshall. “We will have charity raffles and auctions with all future Campfire events.”

For live footage from the Beverly Hills Campfire click here:
DM Beverly Hills Hotel Campfire

To reserve your seat at the next exclusive “campfire” email: thecampfire@danielmarshall.com

For a look into Daniel Marshall Modern Day Campfire Experiences around the world visit:

Kitzbuhel Austria: 2019 Kitzbuhel Daniel Marshall Campfire

Potsdam, Germany: 2019 Potsdam Daniel Marshall Campfire

For info on Super Premium Padre Azul Tequila visit: Padre Azul

Photo Credit: Ron Murray

About Daniel Marshall:

Daniel Marshall, a 35-year veteran of the cigar industry is one of the leading names in the cigar world.

He is top-rated Humidor designer and creator of the coveted 24kt Golden Cigar. DM Humidors & Cigars are enjoyed in the homes and offices of countless Hollywood celebrities, US presidents, dignitaries, titans of industry, fashion designers and the most discriminating cigar lovers worldwide. Marshall is also a cigar and humidor supplier of England’s Royal Family. Since 1982, Daniel Marshall has created and designed for the prestigious luxury gift houses Dunhill, Tiffany & Co., S.T. DuPont, Cartier, Hermes, Fred Joaillier, Harrod’s, Bally of Switzerland and Garrard’s of London. Daniel Marshall’s humidors are historic, with a collection on display at the Smithsonian Museum. In September 2017, a 1 of 1 humidor DM made for Prince Albert II of Monaco with Daniel Marshall Cigars was put on the block and raised 75,000 Euros to benefit our global oceans.

Visit Daniel Marshall’s site at www.danielmarshall.com.

You can also find Daniel Marshall on Facebook at www.facebook.com/danielmarshallhumidorsandcigars or follow Daniel Marshall on Twitter @DMCigarWorld or Instagram @DMCigars for real-time updates.

For Daniel Marshall:

Trang Trinh, 714-973-8660

info@danielmarshall.com

 

 

 

8th Annual STOGIEFEST in JACKSONVILLE this March 29th–31st 2019.

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AROMAS CIGAR BAR & Beer House in conjunction with the Private Cigar Aficionado’s group Club Robusto is proud to announce the 8th Annual STOGIEFEST in JACKSONVILLE this March 29th–31st 2019.

STOGIEFEST showcases select cigar manufacturers providing a sample of their finest cigars complimentary to all ticket holders, joined by a code of high end liquor distillers providing samples of the finest adult beverages available, in conjunction with other tobacciana supportive companies culminating to offer a fun filled celebration for the avid cigar lover and for those wanting to become one. Come learn directly from the manufacturers about the different characteristics and traits of the world’s best cigars.

Title sponsor InVestra Financial Services Wealth Management Division has made it possible to host such a grand event.

Besides the huge value of receiving more than $300 combined value of complimentary cigars, spirits, craft beers, great food and swag just for attending, STOGIEFEST also offers incredible bands, a bikini contest, a free blackjack tournament and an exclusive Scotch tasting supported by distiller representatives on hand to teach the finer points of scotch. Come to enjoy a great party, leave with enough cigars to fill your humidor!

VIP Tickets include early admission to the main event on Sunday, with access to two private pre-parties on Friday the 29th and Saturday the 30th, as well as an after party meet & greet directly with the cigar and liquor manufacturers during StogieFest inside the Private “Members Only” lounge of Club Robusto.

Circle the 29th through 31st of March on your calendar to be at STOGIEFEST!

For more information, visit the website at www.StogieFest.com, phone (904) 928-0515 or email at Info@StogieFest.com

 

Daniel Marshall and Padre Azul Tequila bring the Modern Day Campfire to the Historic Beverly Hills Hotel

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Daniel Marshall and Padre Azul Tequila bring the Modern Day Campfire to the Historic Beverly Hills Hotel

Los Angeles, CA (February 10, 2019) – Premium Tequila and Fine Cigars will soon start lighting up the night every other month at the historic Beverly Hills Hotel with Daniel Marshall’s Modern Day Campfire – “The Cigar Night”. Marshall has hosted Modern Day Campfire events around the world including Germany, England, Austria, and Holland, Hong Kong and Dubai.
This intimate dinner will include some of the world’s most discriminating fine cigar and spirit connoisseurs from entertainment, sports, politics and business worlds. The March 4, 2019 dinner will feature a special tasting of award winning Padre Azul Tequila with partner of the gorgeous liquid gold, Patrick Knapp Schwarzenegger co-hosting the event.
The inaugural Beverly Hills event finds its home at one of the world’s most iconic hotels, The Beverly Hills Hotel. Internationally renowned for its architecture, landscape, and star-studded celebrity history, the glamorous Beverly Hills Hotel provides the perfect backdrop for a night of golden moments.
The evening will include a multi course dinner prepared by famed Beverly Hills Hotel chefs. Throughout the night guests will be invited to enjoy this ultra premium tequila paring with two top rated Daniel Marshall cigars. A cash bar will be available.
This elite event takes place March 4th beginning at 7pm in Bar Ninteen12, a stunning outdoor venue named after the year the hotel opened, overlooks famed palm tree lined Beverly Hills
Following the dinner, every guest will receive a gift set including:
-DM Cigar Pack with 2 cigars
-Daniel Marshall Cutter
-Membership Card to Daniel Marshall Campfire Club DMCC
-Travel size bottle of Padre Azul Premium Tequila
A raffle will be available to win the No. 1 rated Humidor in the World, The DM Treasure Chest, a 24kt Golden Cigar, a leather travel cigar case, cabinet of Daniel Marshall Robusto Cigars. $2100 Value. To purchase raffle tickets Raffle Ticket
Tickets will be extremely limited and will reach maximum capacity quickly. RSVP now to reserve your seat at the campfire at this link Click to buy Ticket to “The CIgar Night”
A limited number of Golden Tickets will be available that include The Cigar Night Event plus a Daniel Marshall Humidor, Golden Cigar, Cufflinks and a bottle of Padre Azul Anejo Tequila valued at $850 RSVP link Click to buy Golden Ticket for “The Cigar Night”
View the most recent campfire event the DM Kitzbuhel Campfire Austria by ORF
About Daniel Marshall:
Daniel Marshall, a 35-year veteran of the cigar industry is one of the leading names in the cigar world. He is top-rated Humidor designer and creator of the coveted 24kt Golden Cigar. DM Humidors & Cigars are enjoyed in the homes and offices of countless Hollywood celebrities, US presidents, dignitaries, titans of industry, fashion designers and the most discriminating cigar lovers worldwide. Marshall is also a cigar and humidor supplier of England’s Royal Family.
Since 1982, Daniel Marshall has created and designed for the prestigious luxury gift houses Dunhill, Tiffany & Co., S.T. DuPont, Cartier, Hermes, Fred Joaillier, Harrod’s, Bally of Switzerland and Garrard’s of London.
Daniel Marshall’s humidors are historic, with a collection on display at the Smithsonian Museum. One of DM’s highly collectible Governor Schwarzenegger Humidor’s broke sales records in 2016 at Leonardo DiCaprio’s Foundation Gala Fundraiser in St. Tropez. This extremely rare humidor topped the charts for highest amount paid for a modern day humidor with new world DM Cigars, raising 750,000 euros. In September 2017, a 1 of 1 humidor DM made for Prince Albert II of Monaco with Daniel Marshall Cigars was put on the block and raised 75,000 Euros to benefit our global oceans.
Visit Daniel Marshall’s site at www.danielmarshall.com.
You can also find Daniel Marshall on Facebook at www.facebook.com/danielmarshallhumidorsandcigars or follow Daniel Marshall on Twitter @DMCigarWorld or Instagram @DMCigars for real-time updates.
For Daniel Marshall:
Trang Trinh, 714-973-8660, TheCampfire@DanielMarshall.com

 

 

Daniel Marshall Cigars and Humidors Announces Exclusive “Cash for Cigar Clunkers” Program

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Daniel Marshall Cigars and Humidors Announces Exclusive
“Cash for Cigar Clunkers” Program

 

Los Angeles, CA (December 11, 2018) – On the heels of the wildly popular “Cash for Clunkers” humidor trade-in program, Daniel Marshall has announced an unprecedented program, “Cash For Cigar Clunkers” and will pay customers for their clunker cigars. With the previous program, customers around the country were thrilled to trade in their clunker humidors for an upgrade to a Daniel Marshall. In the same way Marshall helped customers get into their dream humidor, he has designed his latest program to allow customers to elevate from their disappointing cigars to a cigar they can trust, a Cigar Aficionado 92 point rated Daniel Marshall Cigar.

Daniel Marshall is out to prove the attributes of the DM Cigar, the benefits of 1-year minimum box aging and is offering to pay customers for their partially smoked cigars. Every cigar enthusiast knows the feeling of being let down by a cigar where the expectation just did not measure up. Now disappointing cigars that did not draw or taste good can be redeemed for credit with Daniel Marshall.

The Daniel Marshall Red Label has received international accolades and “shares the shelves” with the best cigars, at the world’s most legendary and esteemed cigar merchants from Los Angeles to London, Dubai to Asia and Beirut. Dignitaries and celebrities worldwide enjoy Daniel Marshall cigars. Reported by Rake Magazine, in 2012 President Clinton bought the DM 24kt Red Label Golden Cigar at The Sahakian Cigar Lounge at London’s Bulgari Hotel. Business Week wrote on August 1, 2005, “The Governator loves his Daniel Marshalls so much he erected a smoking tent outside the California Capitol.“

Daniel Marshall Red Label Cigars made their debut in Cigar Aficionado’s September 1, 1997 issue. The balanced Nicaraguan Puro has an elegance, finesse and richness that define the DM Cigar. The Red is a cigar rich with chocolate and espresso, inspired by Marshall’s Saturday Harley rides up the coast with friends where he desired a cigar to evoke his favorite mocha.

“The DM Red Label was designed with a rich and smooth profile. My wish is for cigar “tasters” everywhere to savor the difference, quality, and benefits of box aging in our cigar rolled in Nicaragua, originally co-created by not one but two cigar legends, Manuel Quesada and Nestor Plasencia,” said Marshall. “Our Cash for Clunker Humidor program exposed cigar fans to the upper echelon of cigar aging and preservation, now it’s our goal to provide the same top quality experience with our cigars.”

To participate in the program, customers can request a prepaid mailing label from Daniel Marshall and send in their banded, partially smoked “clunker” cigars. In exchange, Daniel Marshall will provide a $2 credit per cigar clunker to be used towards the purchase of Daniel Marshall cigars at designated retailers nationwide.

For additional details regarding the program, please visit the Daniel Marshall website: https://danielmarshall.com/cash-for-cigar-clunker-discount-program/

About Daniel Marshall:
Daniel Marshall, a 35-year veteran of the cigar industry is one of the leading names in the cigar world. He is Cigar Aficionado’s No.1 rated Humidor designer and creator of the coveted 24kt Golden Cigar. DM Humidors & cigars are enjoyed in the homes and offices of countless Hollywood celebrities, US presidents, dignitaries, titans of industry, fashion designers and the most discriminating cigar lovers worldwide. Marshall is also a cigar and humidor supplier of England’s Royal Family. Since 1982, Daniel Marshall has created and designed for the prestigious luxury gift houses Dunhill, Tiffany & Co., S.T. DuPont, Cartier, Hermes, Fred Joaillier, Harrod’s, Bally of Switzerland and Garrard’s of London. Daniel Marshall’s humidors are historic, with a collection on display at the Smithsonian Museum. One of DM’s highly collectible Governor Schwarzenegger Humidor’s broke sales records in 2016 at Leonardo DiCaprio’s Foundation Gala Fundraiser in St. Tropez. This extremely rare humidor topped the charts for highest amount paid for a modern day humidor with new world DM Cigars, raising 750,000 euros. In September 2017, a 1 of 1 humidor DM made for Prince Albert II of Monaco with Daniel Marshall Cigars was put on the block and raised 75,000 Euros to benefit our global oceans.

Visit Daniel Marshall’s site at www.danielmarshall.com. You can also find Daniel Marshall on Facebook at www.facebook.com/danielmarshallhumidorsandcigars or follow Daniel Marshall on Twitter @DMCigarWorld or Instagram @DMCigars for real-time updates.

For Daniel Marshall:
Trang Trinh, 714-973-8660, info@danielmarshall.com

Meeting Katya “Art Diva” Belinsky at the Intersection of Cigars, Art and Sensuality

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Katya “Art Diva” Belinsky: Cigars and Sensuality in the Abstract

 

 

Virtually Friends

Facebook is a platform or place to like and to share – literally. The social media giant has infiltrated the homes and pocket devices of hundreds of millions around the world and it is the Internet’s premier place for personal self-expression, creativity, politics and personality. It is a place where virtual friendships are made and relationships forged.

Several years back, while www.GreatCigarEvents.com was promoting the Annual Rocky Patel Cigar Yacht Cruise, Katya Belinsky’s abstract art, in the spirit of Dali, Picasso & Cubism, caught my attention and we became virtual “friends” on Facebook and subsequently, true friends of mutual respect because of Facebook. After finally speaking by phone after several years, I was both amazed and impressed by Katya’s life and personal story, especially her art & cigar backgrounds, so much that I felt it necessary to share it with our subscribers and social platforms – Facebook, of course!

 

 

 

Freedom and Cigars

 

Born in Russia, but raised significantly in Germany and France, Katya Belinsky was the daughter of a cigar smoking diplomat. It is because of her father that Katya began to become aware of the pleasures of cigars during the Perestroika years in Russia; the period of time we in America equate with the Reagan years – a renaissance period of sorts that brought forth a taste of peace and freedom in an oppressive communist political climate.

 

Projecting the Soul and Inner Sexiness

 

Creative since birth, Katya’s art talents were cultivated and perfected at the Art Institute in London, where she further studied her craft and developed her own personal style influenced by Art standard bearers likes like: Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso.

Cubism has been a great influence on Katya and is well recognized in most all of her recent works.

 

Wine, Rainbows and Cigars

 

The trademarks of Katya’s art are cigars, wine, colors of the rainbow, self-portraits or otherwise, the self-expression of a free-minded, sexy female cigar smoker who is able to ignite the lust and desire in a man.

Katya’s art is colorful, vibrant, alive and sexy; projecting her soul and inner thoughts.

 

 

Harvard, Hotels, and Google

 

One of Katya’s first creative endeavors as a professional artist was painting original art for hotels.

Business-minded as well, Katya, after art school, attended and graduated with an MBA from Harvard College, where she was a very close friend of fellow countryman, Sergei Bryn, who co-founded Google. They remain close friends until this day.

Throughout her evolution as an artist, Katya further developed her palate for Cigars and loves to pair them with wine; especially wine from South Africa, which she says has a distinctive taste on account of it’s unique clay like soil and that which pairs exceptionally well with oily tobacco.

 

 

At one point in time, Katya was a part owner of a cigar company that featured her artwork on the cigar bands.

 

 

Katya’s artwork is admired the world over and she has developed a loyal and exclusive following. One doctor purchased 30 of her unique paintings and has decorated his entire medical building with them. Katya’s “graffiti” art is featured in Google’s lunchroom at Google Headquarters, where she was asked to showcase her stylings.

 

From France to South Africa: Bringing Sexy to Lake Havasu

Once married to an airline pilot while she, herself, was a stewardess, Katya once lived in Nice, France and also –  South Africa. Enamored with the beauty and charm of these exotic locales; Katya now lives in an ultra-unique, custom built house in Lake Havasu, Arizona, that is a veritable art gallery and one that boasts a 360 degree view of the lake and city; the only one of its kind.

Lake Havasu you might ask?

Why not! Katya says that she fell in love with the area and quaint little town because it reminded her of those exotic locales.

It’s not only the content of Katya’s art that is unique, it’s also the “canvas” that she uses, which is not canvas at all but rather a unique industrial material that preserves and marries the oil, acrylic and watercolors perfectly well and is sturdy, durable, yet pliable – perfect for shipping.

The Intersection of Cigars, Art and Sexuality

Katya’s art is often a self portrait or near physical imagery of herself, but always expresses female empowerment and erotica, accented by wine cocktails and of course, her love for Cigars.

Interested in buying Katya’s art?

Katya can customize her art for cigar lounges and other venues both residential and commercial. Prints of her originals are available.

If you see one of her creations here on this page and love it, be sure to mention THE CIGAR NETWORK and the specific piece of art. The classy and thoughtful person that she is, Katya would like to make a contribution to our Grace for the Cure, a special fund and web page created for Gracie Sevilla (this writer’s young daughter who was recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes) and Gracie’s Type 1 Diabetes fundraisers and events.

We’re blessed to have met Katya “Art Diva” Belinsky on Facebook and to be enriched by her story, creative mind and soul – meeting her at the virtual intersection of Cigars, Art and Sensuality.

 

 

Katya “Art Diva” Belinsky

(512) 822-8400

4katyaart@gmail.com