At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Nomad Cigar Company announced three new blends on top of the previously announced Martial Law Cigar. One of the blends could be considered a more premium offering in the Nomad portfolio known as the Nomad Signature Series. According to brand owner Fred Rewey, the blend uses some of the […]
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Cigar News: Davidoff Signature Launched at 2016 IPCPR
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While Davidoff Yamasa garnered most of the attention when it came to the Davidoff brand, there was another new line that quietly launched at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show. This one is an extension under the Davidoff White Label pillar and it’s known as the Davidoff Signature. According to Davidoff, the Davidoff Signature is described as a […]
Cigar News: Nomad Fin de Los Mundos Announced at 2016 IPCPR
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While it was known that Nomad Cigar Company would be showcasing its newly announced Martial Law cigar, owner Fred Rewey had a few more tricks up his sleeve as he announced three new blends at the trade show. One of the three blends is a new Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapped blend called Fin de los Mundos. […]
Cigar News: Espinosa Especial Adds Three Line Extensions
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The Espinosa Especial, a maduro line launched at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show is getting three new sizes. Hector Alfonso, Director of Factory Operations has confirmed to Cigar Coop that the line will add a box-pressed Churchill, a box-pressed Toro, and a new No. 8 rounded Gordo size. The new sizes are now currently available. The […]
Cigar News: Southern Draw Cigars Expands Private Label Program
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Southern Draw Cigars has announced it is expanding its private label program. Currently the program supports 25 unique retail locations. The company has stated it has registered several available blends and sizes and will file for substantial equivalence as required by the FDA. Southern Draw says these are not pre-made bundled cigars or factory seconds, […]
Cigar News: Nomad GB-19 Announced at 2016 IPCPR
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Fred Rewey and Nomad Cigar Company are going green – candela green that is. At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Rewey announced his first candela blend, the Nomad GB-19. It’s a cigar that also pays homage to his home state of Wisconsin an its professional football team. The “GB” refers to the city of Green […]
Cigar News: Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust Unveils Mi Querida at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show
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At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Steve Saka and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust showcased several new lines, but the one that was front and center was Mi Querida. This is a cigar that according to Saka is the type of cigar most people have expected from him. Saka says Mi Querida as a very different […]
Feature Story: Cigar Conversation with Davidoff CEO Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show
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It’s certainly become one of my highlights of covering the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Trade Show and Convention, namely the opportunity to sit down with Davidoff Chief Executive Officer, Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard. It was back in 2011 when Oettinger Davidoff named Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard its Chief Executive Officer. Under his leadership, Davidoff incorporated themes of innovation and has not […]
Cigar News: Southern Draw Cigars Unveils New Package Design
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Southern Draw Cigars has announced it is rolling out a new upgraded package design across its whole portfolio. The new design is a result of feedback and recommendations from various retailers. The new packaging is now heading to retail shops coinciding with the company’s two year anniversary. This announcement is the first in a […]
Cigar News: Leaf by Oscar Adds Robusto and Makes Lancero Regular Production Offering
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Leaf by Oscar will now have four regular production offerings. At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, it was announced that a 5 x 50 Robusto has been added to the portfolio. In addition, the current 7 x 40, a size that was limited to select retailers will now be a regular offering to all retailers. […]