MIAMI - Tabacalera Perdomo, S.A. announced today that the company has been selected to manufacture cigars for Enrique Bolaņos, president of the Republic of Nicaragua, to be used as official state gifts for visiting foreign heads of state and dignitaries.

Nicaraguan President Enrique Bolanos (left) and Nick Perdomo, Sr. share a moment at President Bolano's 2002 inauguration dinner in Managua.

The Nicaraguan state cigars are impeccably crafted using all Havana-seed tobaccos grown on the Perdomo family plantations in Esteli, Ocatal and Jalapa. Nicaraguan state cigars are available in a modest yet distinctive 8-9-8 Spanish cedar box of 25. The Nicaraguan State Seal is laser-sculpted onto the box lid along with the name of Nicaragua's acting head of state, present Enrique Bolaņos. The inside box lid contains a message to foreign dignitaries describing the tobacco blend and its use as Nicaragua's authentic state gift.

"I am truly honored that President Bolaņos and members of the Nicaraguan government enjoy Perdomo cigars," stated Nick Perdomo, Sr. "It's extremely important that premium cigars from Nicaragua receive the worldwide recognition they so richly deserve for their rich character and flavor. I am both humbled and extremely proud that President Bolaņos has chosen Tabacalera Perdomo to help lead the way for this significant cause."

Tabacalera Perdomo S.A. is one of the finest and most distinguished premium cigar manufacturers in the world. Headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida, with manufacturing and agricultural facilities in Esteli, Nicaragua, Tabacalera Perdomo is a closely held, family run company, whose highly acclaimed cigar brands include Edicion de Silvio^®, Estate Seleccion Vintage 1991^®, La Tradicion Perdomo Reserve^®, Perdomo Reserve Limited Golf Edition^®, Perdomo Lot 23^®, and Perdomo Fresco^®. To discover more about Tabacalera Perdomo, call 1-888-642-5797 or log onto to their website at www.perdomocigars.com.

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