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was established in June 2006 to allow the company to meet the growing demand. It is larger than the El Rey de los
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of 7” x 47 ring gauge in size) in four hours. The Cuban press often compared the speed and dexterity of his rolling to that of a magician. He is also a
Tabaquero Maestro (Master Blender), and was also a “teacher of teachers” in the arts of blending and rolling cigars.
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December of that year. He is currently the President, and his daughter Janny is the treasurer. The corporate offices are at 1120 SW 8th St, Miami, Florida.
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