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Jose Maria Padillo IS WINNER OF THE CSWC SPAIN QUALIFIER

CSWC Spain provided new champion iN close ash penalty situation

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Jose Maria, the winner of cSWC Spain 2022 in full focus

After a two-year long break, the CSWC returned to Spain, led by CSWC Judges Jan and Itka Vistesen. During the road trip, they received full judge support from experienced CSWC Judge Pierre Gustavsson of Sweden. After finishing work on the CSWC Denmark/Sweden, they embarked on a long road trip to Spain, where they promoted and SWC, a great Spamish whiskey produced by Jand nad Pierre.

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Pepe Ximenez, lost first position by ash penalties

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Live Flamenco music contribute to the fantastic atmosphere

The Spanish qualification round of the Cigar Smoking World Championship 2022 was held at the private casino club in the city of Puente Genil about an hour north of Malaga. Half of the participants were out within the first half hour, but full excitement came in the end. Accompanied by a live flamenco singer and guitarist, of course, the competition turned into a close race between José Maria Padillo och Pepe Ximenez.  On the end, ash penalty minutes dedided the winner of the CSWC Spain 2022

Since Pepe received penalty minutes for losing his ash after 20 minutes, the winner of CSWC Spain 2022 was Jose Maria Padillo, with 1 hour 8 minutes and 20 second - Jan Vistisen, CSWC Judge

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Lighting up moments at CSWC Spain

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Judge Itka Vistisen explaining the rules

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One and only - CSWC judge Jan Vistisen

The Spanish qualification round of the Cigar Smoking World Championship 2022 was held at the private casino club in the city of Puente Genil about an hour north of Malaga. Half of the participants were out within the first half hour, but full excitement came in the end. Accompanied by a live flamenco singer and guitarist, of course, the competition turned into a close race between José Maria Padillo och Pepe Ximenez.  On the end, ash penalty minutes dedided the winner of the cSWC Spain 2022. Carlos Barett won the third position.

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Winner with organisers and partners of cSWC

This result, combined with Flamengo music and a tasting of Spanish Whiskey, made for an excellent cSWC qualifier. Sonia Campoli of the Swiss watch company Cuervo y Sobrinos was also present to contribute to the event. This year's CSWC Spain was smaller, but it was still a fantastic event that produced another Spanish CSWC champion in an atmosphere of exclusive private club, flamengo music, and typical CSWC excitement.

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