The long awaited legal action by the there major premium tobacco trade associations has finally taken place. On Thursday 7/14, the Cigar Association of America (CAA), Cigar Rights of America (CRA), and International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) filed suit against the U.S. Food and Drug Adminsitration’s (FDA) Deeming Regulations. The suit filed in […]
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Cigar News: Gurkha Pan American to Debut at IPCPR
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At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Gurkha Cigar Group is to unveil its new Pan American cigar. It’s a cigar that will once again feature Gurkha’s signature innovative package. The Gurkha Pan American will be available in one vitola – an XO measuring 6 x 60. The cigar features an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper as […]
Cigar News: Perdomo Holds Prices, Will Continue to Absorb SCHIP Tax
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While there have been several premium cigar manufacturers who have announced price increases announced over the past few weeks, Perdomo Cigars will not be one of them. Company President Nick Perdomo informed Cigar Coop that Perdomo Cigars will not have any price increases at this year’s IPCPR Trade Show. In addition, Perdomo confirmed that he […]
Cigar News: Chinnock Cellars T.L.P. Coming Soon
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Chinnock Cellars Cigars limited edition hand-infused cognac cigar is making a return – but with a new name and a new cause. On Episode 193 of Stogie Geeks, Brian Chinnock of Chinnock Cellars Cigars said the cognac-infused Chinnock Cellars XOXO was being re-branded the Chinnock Cellars T.L.P.. The T.L.P. stands for Terry Lynn Paiva, the late wife […]
News: Boveda Announces Supply Agreement with Xikar for 2-Way Humidity Products
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Boveda Inc, has announced it has entered into a long term agreement with XIKAR, Inc by which Boveda will supply XIKAR with private label (Xikar branded) custom printed 2-way humidity control products. While Boveda will continue to manufacture and distribute its own branded products, the agreement with XIKAR allows Boveda to expand its base for […]
Cigar News: Gurkha Jubilee to Feature Limited Edition Humidor
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At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Gurkha will unveil a new release called Gurka Jubilee. This release will packaged in a special 10 count limited edition humidor. Gurkha Jubilee will be released in one size – a 6 x 58 Toro featuring an aged Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler. Pricing will be $20.00 […]
Cigar News: JA3 Anthracite Pays Homage to Coal Industry
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Jordan Alexander III Premium Cigars Company (JA3 Cigars) has announced its newest regular production line called Anthracite. For this cigar the company pays homage to the coal-mining industry, an important part of the landscape of Northeast Pennsylvania where JA3 Cigars is based. The Anthracite becomes the company’s second regular production line joining the JA3 Corojo. The new […]
Cigar News: Crux Ninfamaniac Collection to be Shop Exclusive to Stogie World Class Cigars
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Stogies World Class Cigars in Houston has built a reputation for its H-Town shop exclusive lanceros from leading manufacturers. Now it appears the Texas retailer is going to tackle a thinner ring gauge – the Ninfa. Today it was announced that Crux Cigar Company will release the Ninfamaniac Collection, a sample of five different Crux […]
Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo Encore to Join New Family Series
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At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, E.P. Carrillo is expected to do a major revamping of its portfolio. As a part of the new structure, E.P. Carrillo will launch a new line called the Family Series. E.P. Carrillo’s La Historia will be a part of this line as well as a all-new blend known as […]
Cigar News: Gurkha Cellar Reserve 21 Year
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 Preview, Gurkha, IPCPR 2016, News
At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Gurkha Cigar Group will introduce its fifth installment in the Cellar Reserve line, the Gurkha Cellar Reserve 21 Year. The cigar will incorporate 21 Year old aged Dominican tobacco and also feature a Connecticut Shade wrapper – the first Connecticut Shade offering in the Cellar Reserve line. The Cellar Reserve […]