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Old 05-15-2017, 01:46 PM   #1
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Royal Jamaica Cigar history question.

When did the production of Royal Jamaica cigars cease in Jamaica??

I ask because I found a 4-pack of Royal Jamaica New York Plazas in the bottom of one of my coolers, and the packaging states made in Jamaica. These bad boys are damn old. And let me tell you, still one truly tasty smoke!!!! I am enjoying the hell outta this cigar. Glad I got three more.

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Old 05-15-2017, 02:10 PM   #2
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oh yeah....$35 a SINGLE
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Old 05-16-2017, 03:58 AM   #3
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I probably didn't pay anywhere near $35 for the entire 4-pack whenever it was I bought these.

$35 for a single is kinda crazy.
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production ended after a hurricane in 1988, which I now see is in the link...
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Old 05-16-2017, 08:18 AM   #5
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Didn't JR make alts in Jamaica at one time?
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So these cigars are like 30 years old then!?! Huh, well they are smoking great, let me tell ya!!
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Old 05-18-2017, 02:10 PM   #7
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Didn't JR make alts in Jamaica at one time?
Yes, we made lots of ALTS in Jamaica
I was pretty friendly with Robert Gore (the owner)
Their family also owned most of the Blue Mountain Jamaican Coffee

FWIW: Robert Gore could hit a golf ball further than anyone I have ever seen - and that includes professional golfers.
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I KNEW we'd get you to answer, Lew!!
Thanks you!
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Yes, we made lots of ALTS in Jamaica
I was pretty friendly with Robert Gore (the owner)
Their family also owned most of the Blue Mountain Jamaican Coffee

FWIW: Robert Gore could hit a golf ball further than anyone I have ever seen - and that includes professional golfers.
I thought you told me that once at the Southfield store (Jamaica, not golf!) Thanks again.
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As always, thanks Lew!
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