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Resume of the BIG MIRACLE OF THE US FINALE IN INDIANAPOLIS

Drew Emch from Apex is the US Champion and world record holder on the CSWC RP cigar

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Moment of historical achievement of Drew Emch on the US Finale 2022

There is no to many truly positively shocking moments in any kind of sport. Some of them are less shocking, some of them are and expected, but some of them are truly historical. The moment when Drew Emch raised his competition number after 3 hours and 19 minutes and 24 seconds after he lighted up that small mareva size competition CSWC Rocky patel cigar was historical one. It was not hust historical - it was huge surprise, not expected one, it was significant . That was the reason why Rocky himself was first there to shake hand to the Drew Emch and to share happiness for this achievement for USA flag in the heated World of slow smoking sport.

This result drew a lot of attention from the entire global cigar slow smoking community, especially from the "heavy weight" category of slow smokers, who were also taken aback by this new name and big result. Many of them wonder, "Who is this guy?" It is difficult for me to respond, so I simply stated that we will all receive an answer to that question during the Grand Finale. - Marija Marovic, CSWC Head Judge

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Dalton Vole - one of the best 20 cigar smoker in the world in season 2022

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Mike Leaman provided great play for the  third place

But it would be incorrect to cast a shadow over another great competitor who, step by step, is building his path and way to the top - Dalton Cole, one of the season's most impressive slow smokers. He is a consistent and successful slow smoker who makes progress every time. He reached an incredible 2 hours and 17 minutes on the USA finale, and he placed himself and the USA flag on the TOP 20 list of the best slow smokers of the season, and this season will have approximately 3000 competitors, including the grand finale in Split. -So Dalton's achievement of being in the top 20 of 3000 smokers from all over the world is huge. With this achievement, he earned a Wild Card for the big final slow smoking battle, and he confirmed his presence on that big day.

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Beautiful Burn lounge in Indianapolis was on the level for US CSWC finale

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US Final very start - lighting up of the competition RP CSWC cigar

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Great atmosphere on the CSWC US Finale with Rocky Patel

Mike Leaman, a sympathetic and charming newcomer, but very skilled and with positive competition spirit deserved third place after pushing that competition cigar to a big 1 hour and 46 seconds. That is a huge accomplishment, and Mike has already announced his big comeback in 2023, with big motivation to repeat his success this year. Rocky congratulated all participants, especially the winners, with great pleasure. Judge Rob Willson did an outstanding job as both a judge and an MC. After all of this, two big names from the United States – Drew and Dalton – will arrive in Croatia for the final battle to try to create one more historical moment for USA  cigar community. 

Grand Final will be streaming live - more information's about link will be announced soon

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Historical photo for historical achievement

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