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Spotlight Series: Drew Brees Celebrity Golf Classic

Black Lion Club of Payne-Mason Roars with Luxury Posted: Mar. 6th, 2010  |  By James Rothaar

Luxury Cigars: Payne-Mason Cigarshas rapidly risen to become one of the world's premier cigar manufacturers. While cigar aficionados acknowledge the excellence of the award-winning hand-rolled cigars, it may take some effort to procure one of these cylindrically rolled objects of perfection. The company, which also produces cru chocolate and premium coffee, sells its superior-quality goods to the highest level of luxury marketplace through a very exclusive members-only club, five-star destinations, and affiliate programs with carefully selected high-end luxury-brand partners. The PGA Tour, the NFL, and Destination Partners, a prestigious hospitality-management firm, have partnerships with Payne-Mason. Savvy connoisseurs seeking the finest quality cigars, coffee, and chocolate are joining Payne-Mason's Black Lion Club, as matriculation definitely has its privileges. There is a specific Black Lion Club for lovers of cigars, cru chocolate, and premium coffee, respectively. All three delicacies are represented robustly, as members receive monthly gift packages as well as preferred pricing on all of P-M's world-class products. For example, members of the Black Lion Cigar Club receive six cigars from P-M's four product lines monthly. The initial membership package includes a three-cigar gift set, three cigars encased in glass, a 24-piece box of cru chocolates, a pound of coffee, and a P-M coffee cup. After a meeting with Payne-Mason founder, Bob Payne, JustLuxe's president and in-house cigar aficionado, Gilbert Gautereaux, proclaimed, "I've enjoyed some of the best cigars in some of the world's most exotic locations. The Payne-Mason Torpedo Barber ranks in the top three. Bob's enthusiasm about his products is surpassed only by the products' quality. I'd challenge anyone to do their own comparison and see for themselves." Joining any section of the Black Lion Club introduces members to all three of Payne-Mason's richly made products. For more information, visit www.paynemason.com. For LxM James Rothaar

Spot Light on PAYNE-MASON - Festival of Fun with the Best

The best of spirits, culinary and lifestyle will come together in Southern California at the Second Annual San Diego Spirits Festival. A unique Grand Tasting event will be held at San Diego Bayfront Hilton on June 2-5 2010. Save the date for a lot of fun and great networking opportunities while overlooking the magnificent view the San Diego Bay.
The Festival is a destination experience drawing high-profile members of the trade as well as affluent consumers looking for a good “match”. For the participating companies, besides increasing their awareness, they will have the opportunity to reinforce brands, introduce new products to the market and generate new deals.
The big names in the industry will be joined for a business and entertainment extravaganza with the finest in treats and tastes. PAYNE-MASON will bring the Cuban Master Cigar Rolling Presentation, giving the participants the pleasure of experiencing America's Premiere Hand Rolled Cigars.
here will be over 60 beverage brands where the company’s ambassadors will show different kinds of mixes and drinks while enjoying great live music. Each evening, go prepared for daily happy hours at select locations within the Gas Lamp Quarter. Give yourself “a shot” of education by enrolling in the various seminars in Mixology (The Blind Tasting or even the Bartender Challenge). 
The objective is, not just for industry advancement but to also educate consumers. This is going to be a spectacular party by offering a chance to try some new products and have some fun! Nothing more exciting than a cocktail festival, bay breezes and PAYNE-MASON Hand Rolled Cigar.

Written by Flávia Brancato, PAYNE-MASON Contributing Editor

Spotlight on PAYNE-MASON - Celebrities Hit a Ball for Charity

This year NFL Pro Bowl Quarterback, and Super Bowl MVP, Drew Brees, was the newest host for the well known Cox Celebrity Championship. The event is more than just a great golf tournament, it features well known personalities from the Sports and Entertainment Industries and draws thousands of fans from the southern California area.
The charitable contributions from this event will benefit the Brees Dream Foundation with a mission to advance research in the fight against Cancer and provide care, education and opportunities for children in need. Over ten years, the Celebrity Classic has raised over $1 million for local San Diego charities.  
Celebrating its five year at this experience, PAYNE-MASON and Integrated Sports Marketing, have enjoyed a long and rewarding relationship. Each year PAYNE-MASON host “DRINKS ON THE LINKS” where guests have the pleasure of experiencing PAYNE-MASON's Cuban Master Cigar Rolling Presentation. This VIP experience includes Live Music, Fine Spirits, some of  best gourmet cuisine from San Diego’s Finest Restaurants, all while enjoying the finest Fresh Rolled Cigar.
The tournament took place this past weekend at the beautiful Morgan Run Resort & Club and brought together over 50 of the best celebrity golfers in the world for a pursue of $100,000. Like always, it was a big success, with memories which will last until next year.

Written by:  Flávia Pires Brancato, PAYNE-MASON Contributing Editor