FARRAGUT, Tennessee  October 2, 2009 – Silo Cigars of 10947 Kingston Pike in Farragut, Tennessee will celebrate its first anniversary from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm on October 15 with a free, multi-faceted event featuring a visit from the legendary premium cigar maker Don ‘Pepin’ Garcia.

Garcia, a master tobacco blender born in Cuba, heads El Rey de los Habanos, Inc. based in Miami.  Also known as Don Pepin Cigars, his firm is a major player in the ‘boutique’ brand arena.  All of the cigars made at his factories are of the Cuban style and are finished with a triple cap. In addition, every box is marked with the date of manufacture, a practice which is beginning to gain favor outside of Cuba, where it has always been done.

Garcia will be accompanied by René, the master roller who taught Garcia to roll cigars. René will be rolling cigars for celebration attendees.

Silo’s partners Paul Warner and Kevin Phillips also plan to have a small-batch bourbon tasting featuring Jim Beam Small Batch, Bakers, Booker’s, Rye 1 and Basil Harden bourbons.  The small batch bourbons are being provided by Farragut Wine & Spirits of Kingston Pike while food for all will be provided by Oskie’s of W. End Ave., both in Farragut.

While Warner and Phillips will be offering discounts on all store goods, the Pepin cigar specials include buy three and get one free banded Pepin cigar.  For the box buyer, Warner is offering a major box discount and a five-pack sampler of Robustos plus a freshly rolled cigar from René, all of which is about a $70 value on free goods to Silo customers.

Throughout the event, raffles will be held for Pepin ashtrays, t-shirts, a Savoy humidor and more.

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