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Cigar Life & Culture – August 25, 2025

QI and Aficionado’s Cigars and Wine open XIKAR Lounge

Quality Importers Trading Company (QI) proudly celebrates the opening of an exclusive XIKAR Lounge at the new Aficionado’s Cigars and Wine store in Pembroke Pines, Florida.

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QI and Aficionado’s Cigars and Wine open XIKAR Lounge

Quality Importers Trading Company (QI) proudly celebrates the opening of an exclusive XIKAR Lounge at the new Aficionado’s Cigars and Wine store in Pembroke Pines, Florida.

The new Aficionado’s Cigars and Wine, located at 12588 Pines Blvd Suite 102-103, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027,
features a state-of-the-art XIKAR Lounge designed to give cigar enthusiasts a refined and relaxing space to enjoy
the ultimate pairing of premium cigars and wines. The lounge highlights QI’s XIKAR collection, including the Xi80
cutter and Ion dual-flame lighter, Humidor Supreme, and other high-quality cigar storage solutions.

“We are excited to officially welcome customers to the XIKAR Lounge in Pembroke Pines,” said Michael
Giordano, CEO of Quality Importers Trading Company. “Pairing our XIKAR products with La Pistolina wines
and Aficionado’s curated cigar selection creates a truly elevated experience for enthusiasts looking to relax and
indulge in the finer things.”

“Aficionado’s Cigars and Wine is proud to join forces with Quality Importers and XIKAR to create a destination
that truly celebrates craftsmanship and flavor,” said Armando Artamendi, Owner of Aficionado’s Cigars and Wine.
“La Pistolina wines are the perfect complement to our premium cigars, and the XIKAR Lounge gives our guests a
space where relaxation, sophistication, and enjoyment come together.”

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