Gran Habano Cigars has a new National Sales Manager. This morning the company announced that Heather Payne will be assuming that role. Payne comes from the financial services industry with over 20 years of experience in sales marketing and corporate management. She is also a U.S. Army Veteran and mother of two who are currently serving. […]
Feature Story: Espinosa Cigars Showcases New Releases at 2015 IPCPR
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The 2015 IPCPR Trade Show would be the busiest one for fourth year company Espinosa Cigars. This year, Erik Espinosa’s company came with an all-new line, two re-launched lines, and a line extension to the highly successful Espinosa Laranja Reserva. The long awaited Espinosa Especial made its first big appearance at this year’s IPCPR. This […]
Cigar News: New Look for Macanudo Previewed at the 2015 IPCPR
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At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, General Cigar showcased a preview of a new look for its Macanudo line. The new look for the line includes a new logo, revamped packaging, revamped lines that will create a more consistent look across the portfolio. In 2013, Macanudo celebrated its 45th anniversary. It was at that time […]
Cigar News: Villiger San’Doro Launched at 2015 IPCPR
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At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Villiger Cigars launched the Villiger San’Doro line. The San’Doro line is being launched in three blends: San’Doro Claro, San’Doro Colorado, and San’Doro Maduro. The San’Doro line is positioned a more premium regular production offering in the Villiger portfolio. The San’Doro name pays homage to the times of Christopher Columbus. […]
Cigar News: Villiger Celebration 125th Anniversary Heading to U.S. Market
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In 2013, Villiger Cigars celebrated its 125th anniversary. While Villiger released a cigar called the Villiger 125 in the U.S.. That same year, another cigar called the Villiger Celebration 125th Anniversary was introduced to select retailers in the Swiss and German markets. At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, the Villiger Celebration was now launched for the U.S. market. The […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 4, Number 38 (8/15/15)
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The Cigar Industry Report is a one stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop and Stogie Geeks. It is a combination of our news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. We will also recap what happened on our Stogie Geeks show. Finally, each week we […]
Cigar News: Blessed Leaf 1611
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Ezra Zion Cigar Company has announced its second Blessed Leaf Cigar, the Blessed Leaf 1611. Blessed Leaf is a cigar-themed Christian Ministry founded by Ezra Zion Cigar Company co-owners Kyle Hoover and Chris Kelly. The company has announced that the cigar is now available for shipment and will be available through the company’s online store. The […]
Cigar News: R&D Cigars PA/CT Broadleaf Serie 2 Launched at 2015 IPCPR
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R&D Cigars, a project spearheaded by Tobacconist University showcased its latest release at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show – the R&D PA/CT Broadleaf Serie 2 project. This is a cigar that is available to a select number of Tobacconist University Certified Retail Tobacconists (CRT) retailers. Once again, Tobacconist University teams up with Jesus Fuego to […]
Cigar News: Felipe Gregorio Debuts Art of Power 2015 at 2015 IPCPR
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At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Felipe Gregorio Cigars introduced a new version of its Art of Power line. The revamped line features a new blend, and new vitola sizes. The new Art of Power 2015 is being made in the Dominican Republic. The cigar features seven year old tobaccos that have been aging in […]
Cigar News: Cornelius & Anthony Debuts Meridian at 2015 IPCPR
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While it was announced prior to the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, the show itself provided the outlet for Cornelius & Anthony to debut its new Meridian line. The Meridian is being produced at the PDR Cigars Factory in the Dominican Republic. The Meridian’s blend consists of an Ecuadorian wrapper, a double binder from Ecuador and […]