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Cortez Launches First-Ever Cigar Made from New Jersey-Grown Tobacco, Continuing a Timeless Tradition A long-held dream has finally become a reality as Cortez Cigars announces the launch of its first-ever cigar made from tobacco grown right here in New Jersey. With a rich history of tobacco cultivation stretching back centuries, the Garden State is now home to a brand-new and one-of-a-kind blend that combines the family's deep-rooted passion for crasmanship with the unique territory of New Jersey's coastal environment. In 2020, e Cortez Family began its journey of growing tobacco in the heart of New Jersey. Nestled just a mile from the Atlantic Ocean, the family saw an opportunity to harness the ideal growing conditions of the local soil, enriched by the mineral deposits from the generational farmland and the natural salt air carried by the sea breeze. "We've always dreamed of growing tobacco in the Garden State," said Luis Cortez, of Cortez Cigars. "It's a perfect blend of earthiness, sweetness, and a subtle hint of saltiness." "We're not just growing tobacco and manufacturing cigars here; we're creating something that sets in stone our legacy as a cigar company, honors our core values as well as reflects the heart and soul of New Jersey, where we first started. It's about honoring our heritage, paying respect to the land, and creating a product that's as unique as the place we call home." About Cortez Cigars Cortez Cigars is a cigar manufacturer located in Eatontown, New Jersey featuring a retail store and several indoor and outdoor tasting areas. It's the perfect place to experience the process, and delve into the history of cigar making while enjoying their cigars on site. Cortez Cigars launched in 2006 and settled into their current location in 2015, a grand, turn-of-the-century Victorian home, transformed into a cigar factory with a grand porch and architecture that takes you back in time. They've been committed to producing premium blends with over 10 blends in 7 varying vitolas, something for every cigar smoker! Located right on Highway 35 at 152 Main Street (Hwy 35 for GPS) in Eatontown NJ. Open 7 days a week. www.cortezcigars.com and www.cigarrollingevents.com VUE ON | CORTEZ CIGARS 34 VUENJ.COM

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