Press Release

RALEIGH, NC — October 1st, 2008 —  El-Maniel Cigar Company, an importer of premium cigars from the Dominican Republic, today announced the offering of PLC™ cigars, an elegant and unique 20-cigar package for corporate, event and special occasion gift-giving.

Each elegant, red-lacquered PLC cigars box includes a humidor, for a complete cigar smoking package for occasional and regular smokers alike. The unique box houses and protects 20 well-balanced, medium-bodied cigars rolled in the Cuban tradition from the finest tobacco grown in the Dominican Republic. Each PLC cigar is also finished in a natural cedar jacket that can be used as a non-chemical lighter for a cleaner smoking experience.

“PLC Cigars offers a premium quality cigar and gift box that is customized for exclusive business-related gift giving. A gift of PLC cigars shows that you appreciate your clients’ and associates’ unique and significant impact on the world,” said Barbara Tejeda, PLC Cigars chief operating officer. “PLC Cigars offer a premium cigar experience for celebration of business and personal relationships. PLC cigars are a welcome reward for the extra effort, time and attention your clients expend to achieve personal and professional goals.”

The PLC Cigars premium cigar gift box can be customized using a personal message and photograph. Pricing between $100 - $125 per box. Orders can be placed at www.elmanielonline.com or by calling 1-919 917 5696.