A few days ago, we provided a preview of the new Foundry brand of General Cigar Company. This is an entirely new brand within the General Cigar Company portfolio In this video, Michael Giannini gives an introduction to this brand. Michael Giannini is known for his innovation for his work with the La Gloria Cubana […]
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IPCPR 2012: Team La Gloria Cubana Introduces the Trunk Show
A couple of days ago, we provided a preview of the new La Gloria Cubana Trunk Show Twenty Twelve Series. There are two distinct blends that are offered – the Liga LR-1 and the Liga YG-23. In this video, Michael Giannini and Yuri Guillen of General Cigar Company introduces this new line of limited cigars. […]
Cigar Preview: Viaje Post IPCPR 2012
When it comes to Viaje Cigars, it’s founder Andre Farkas does a masterful job at building a mystery around his company what’s coming next at his company. At the 2012 IPCPR, we recently had an opportunity to have an extended conversation with Farkas and discuss his what he is launching at the 2012 IPCPR. Farkas […]
Cigar Preview: Viaje Oro Collector’s Edition and 2012 Oro
Viaje Oro Collector’s Edition (2012) At the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, Viaje Cigars’ Founder Andre Farkas showed us his special vitola being added to his Viaje Oro line, the Viaje Oro Collector’s Edition. Farkas described the Collector’s Edition to provide a special cigar for those cigar and Viaje enthusiasts who like to keep special cigars. […]
Cigar Preview: Viaje Satori 2012
Viaje Satori 2012 At the 2012 IPCPR, Viaje Founder Andre Farkas unveiled his third iteration of the Satori Series – the Viaje Satori 2012. Farkas said there were no major changes made to the blend from the Satori 2011. The difference is in the vitolas and packaging. While the three vitolas are the same size, […]
Cigar Preview: Viaje 5th Anniversary
Viaje 5th Anniversary At the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, Viaje Founder Andre Farkas showed us his new Viaje 5th Anniversary Cigar. As the name indicates, the cigar is intended to commemorate Viaje’s 5 years in business. Farkas told us he wanted to “something cool with the packaging”. As a result he had a box created […]
Cigar Preview: Viaje Honey and Hand Grenades (HHG)
Viaje Honey and Hand Grenades (HHG) At the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, Viaje Founder Andre Farkas provided an overview of his upcoming cigar, the Viaje Honey and Hand Grenades (HHG). For several months, Viaje has put teasers out for this most anticipated new release in some of its 2012 shipments (in the form of stickers) […]
Cigar Preview: Avo 25th
Avo 25th Grand Piano Humidor Avo Cigars has announced a new limited edition cigar to commemorate brand ambassador Avo Uvezian’s 25 years in the cigar industry. The cigar is called the Avo 25th. The cigar was launched at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. The cigar is packaged in a unique grand piano shaped humidor. Each […]
Cigar Preview: Gurkha Ghost
The 2012 IPCPR Trade Show featured three new cigars being launched by Gurkha Cigars. At the show, details of the Gurkha Ghost were released. The Gurkha Ghost joins the Gurkha 125th Anniversary and the East India Trade Company’s Red Witch as its current 2012 IPCPR offerings. Gurkha continues its tradition with its innovative packaging. The Ghost […]
Cigar Preview: Pinolero by A.J. Fernandez
Pinolero by A.J. Fernandez The Pinolero is the latest cigar to be released under A.J. Fernandez Cigars. Back in May, we were the first online cigar web publication to provide a pre-review of a pre-release of the Pinolero. We didn’t know a lot about the cigar, but knew it was coming. At the 2012 IPCPR […]
