At the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, Daniel Marshall showcased the Ambiente by Daniel Marshall “Affordable Luxury” Collection. It’s a set of humidors designed to be exactly what the name indicates. Daniel Marshall is well known for its ultra-premium high end humidors. Ambiente “Affordable Luxury” is designed to still bring a high-quality humidor to consumers at a […]
Cigar News: Cubariqueño Cigar Co to Release Protocol Themis Corona Gorda as Exclusive to Famous Smoke Shop
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Cubariqueño Cigar Company has announced it will release the Protocol Themis Corona Gorda. The size will be an exclusive offering to Famous Smoke Shop in Easton, Pennsylvania. Last year, the Protocol Themis became the third blend released by Cubariqueño Cigar Company. It features an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler. The Themis Corona […]
Cigar News: Cigar Rights of America Commemorates 10 Years
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This month Cigar Rights of America (CRA) is celebrating its tenth anniversary. This week also marks another milestone for CRA in that it is the tenth anniversary of its “Freedom Tour”, which essentially was a launch tour for Cigar Rights of America. It was shortly after the 2008 Retail Tobacco Dealers Association (RTDA, now […]
Cigar News: S.T. Dupont Introduces Fire Head Under Lacquer Collection
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At the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, S.T. Dupont unveiled the Fire Head Under Lacquer Collection. It’s a series that introduces a lighter and pens that bring together the world of lacquering with the expertise of master goldsmiths. The Fire Head Under Lacquer Collection consists of S.T. Dupont’s popular Line 2 lighter and the company’s signature […]
Cigar News: Ventura Cigar Company Launches Case Study CS/13 at 2018 IPCPR
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Back at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Ventura Cigar Company showcased an ambitious project called Case Study. It’s a line of 26 blends and 66 facings. The company is taking a phased approach to roll out these cigars. This year the company has decided to showcase one of the offerings, the CS/13, at the 2018 IPCPR […]
Cigar News: 2019 Puro Sabor Festival Postponed for January
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Puro Sabor, Nicaragua’s annual cigar festival will not take place in January. Cámara Nicaraguense De Tabaceleros (Nicaraguan Chamber of Tobacco) has announced that “for reasons beyond our control” it is postponing the festival. While specific reasons were not disclosed, I believe it is safe to say that the festival is not taking place in January […]
Cigar News: Fratello Oro Churchill to be Shop Exclusive to Leesburg Cigar and Pipe
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Fratello Cigars has announced that Leesburg Cigar and Pipe will be the exclusive home to a new Churchill size of the Fratello Oro blend. The exclusive offering is meant to coincide with Leesburg Cigar celebrating 30 years in the premium cigar business. The Churchill size will be in a 6 1/4 x 47 format. The […]
Cigar News: Fuente Fuente OpusX PerfecXion 888 Launched at 2018 IPCPR
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At the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, Arturo Fuente showcased a new addition to its OpusX family, the Fuente Fuente OpusX PerfecXion 888. The 888 format is something that was introduced with the Añejo line. It’s a slender cigar with a torpedo tip. In the case of the OpusX PerfecXion 888, the vitola measures 6 7/8 x […]
Cigar News: S.T. Dupont Launches Limited Edition 007 Collection at 2018 IPCPR
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At the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, S.T. Dupont launched a series of cigar accessories and pens called the S.T. Dupont Launches Limited Edition 007 Collection. It’s a line inspired by the motion picture character James Bond, also known as Agent 007. First up, S.T. Dupont’s popular MiniJet lighter line is featured in the collection available […]
Cigar News: Espinosa 601 La Bomba Warhead IV Showcased at 2018 IPCPR
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At the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, Espinosa Cigars showcased the 601 La Bomba Warhead IV. As the name indicates, it is the fourth installment of the Espinosa’s Warhead series. The Warhead is an offshoot of the 601 La Bomba line – Espinosa’s line of powerful Nicaraguan puros. For the Warhead, Espinosa Cigars introduced a Connecticut Broadleaf […]