What a year it's been so far!   I hope your summer has been safe, relaxing and never short on a good smoke.  All of us here at XIKAR have been very busy getting you the best tools for your lifestyle. We introduced new lighters, cutters and cases to the cigar trade at the annual RTDA convention last month (coverage below).  As a XIKAR.com member, you'll get first crack at those new items right here. 

Last, I am proud to announce a new company we've formed: DEFIANCE Cigar Group.  Please take a moment to learn a little bit about it.  With your support of its mission and fine products, we can all protect our rights to one of the last simple pleasures in life.

Sincerely,

Kurt Van Keppel

President

We are VERY proud to announce the formation of DEFIANCE Cigar Group.  DEFIANCE is a company and cigar brand we created to fight anti-cigar legislation that is threatening the very existence of our beloved cigar industry.  I urge you to do as our ancestors did and fight unjust government taxation & legislation.

Please join the DEFIANCE ALLIANCE  so we can all fight tax increases that could be $10 per cigar!   Rules are few, perks are many.  Conformists need not apply.

DEFIANCE Cigars are premium, medium-bodied Nicaraguan, shade grown criollo wrapper cigars made and aged exclusively for DCG by master blender Jesus Fuego.

COMING IN DECEMBER: Cigars will only be available through retail stores this December, so please tell your local retailer to become a DEFIANT dealer.  Then you'll know you can protect your right such a simple pleasure, just by smoking DEFIANCE cigars!

Eris Single Jet Lighter
Elegance, functionality and reliability: what more could you ask for in a top-of-the-line lighter?  A hidden, razor sharp cigar punch perhaps?  Done!  Add to that a hidden, pivoting ignition system and you've got the finest cigar accessory.  It is all you need to enjoy the most special of occasions. LIFETIME GUARANTEED. Available in four unique finishes.  SRP $79.99 to $99.99

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Plunge Single Jet Lighter:
Not ready to 'plunge' headfirst into a pricey single jet butane lighter but still want the best?  Look no further, because we've designed an affordable lighter so dependable and sleek you'll wonder how you survived without it.  Light your smoke with a simple push of our rapid-fire ignition and quickly gauge fuel levels through the bottom circle fuel window.  Go ahead and take the Plunge.  You won't regret it.  LIFETIME GUARANTEED. Available in five colors.  SRP $ 29.99

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Envoy Single Cigar Tube:
Been saving that Opus X, Padron 1926 or Cohiba for a special celebration?  Be sure that precious stick arrives in style (and in one piece!) with the Envoy leather single cigar tube.  Lined with Spanish cedar and capped with sleek metal tops, the Envoy tube is the perfect gift for the connoisseur who has everything but a gentlemanly way to carry his fine sticks.  LIFETIME GUARANTEED. Available in 4 colors.  SRP $ 29.99

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FROM THE FIELD: RTDA Re-cap

Ever wondered what it looks like when the whole cigar industry comes together?  Here's an inside look. 

For 4 days in downtown Houston, all the cigar companies in the industry joined at the annual trade show to show their wares to thousands of retail store owners around the county.  This is where all the latest and greatest cigars and accessories are introduced. As you can imagine, the air was filled with aromatic cigar smoke from one end of the convention hall to the other - and we wouldn't have it any other way!

We at XIKAR considered this year's show a great success.  We introduced many great new products including 6 new lines of LIFETIME WARRANTEED lighters, an ashtray, new additions to our Havana & Exotic Woods Collections, leather goods and of course, cigar cutters.  These items will be hitting store shelves through the end of this year.  If your local retailer doesn't carry all the XIKAR goods you like, let them know!

You'll be the first to get info on all new items right here and on www.xikar.com , so check back often!