Craig Cunningham’s Esteban Carreras has quietly been becoming popular in many retail humidors. This year, he and his company introduced a Connecticut Broadleaf offering known as “Mr. Brownstone”. In addition to a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, the cigar incorporates Nicaraguan binder and fillers. It is being launched in three sizes, reach in 20 count boxes. Mr. Brownstone is […]
At this week’s IPCPR Trade Show Veritas Cigars is showcasing its Torch Connecticut, Torch Habano, and 412 lines. The company has recently partnered with James Brown and Fabrica Oveja Negra to produce these Nicaraguan-made blends. The Torch Connecticut features an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, Indonesian binder, and Nicaraguan fillers. The cigar is available in four sizes: Robusto (5 x 50), […]
One the eve of the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show came word that Espinosa Cigars had been working with AJ Fernandez to refine and repackage the blend of the Espinosa Murcielago. As the Trade Show opened, Espinosa debuted the new packaging for the Espinosa Murcielago. Replacing the red and black bands that have adorned the previous iterations of Murcielago is a […]
At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Global Premium Cigars, makers of the 1502 brand, officially announced the 1502 XO Churchill – the second vitola of the 1502 XO line. The 1502 XO line was first showcased in 2015. The distinguishing characteristic of this blend is that it incorporates 18-year-old tobacco into the blend. The cigar first hit […]
At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Colibri will launch the Colibri SV-Cut. It’s an accessory that combines the functionality of Colibri’s V-Cut (V-shaped cutter) with Colibri’s S-Cut (straight cutter). Using the same Colibri V-Cut, the Colibri SV-Cut is able to provide either a smaller or deeper wedge shape. Meanwhile, the Colibri S-Cut is able to place a straight cut […]
At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Emilio Cigars will debut a cigar known as the Emilio LJZ. It’s a cigar that pays homage to company owner Scott Zucca’s family and employees. “LJZ is a cigar that has been 70 years in the making. In 1947, my family started LJ Zucca from my grandfather’s front porch […]
Jeff Borysiewicz’s Florida Sun Grown (FSG) is now going national. Drew Estate has announced the FSG brand will be available to its Drew Diplomat (preferred) retailers. The FSG brand will also be showcased at the Drew Estate booth at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. FSG features tobacco grown at Borysiewicz’s Clermont, Florida farm. Borysiewicz is […]
For the eighth consecutive year, the Cigar Coop brand will be providing coverage of the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) Association Trade Show and Convention. We are proud to be a part of a very small group of media to say that. Our four-part series has you covered whether you are going to the show or following from […]
Nick Melillo’s El Güegüense brand will now have a maduro offering. At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Melillo’s Foundation Cigar Company will launch “The Wise Man” Maduro. The cigar becomes the first Mexican San Andres cigar to be released by Foundation Cigar Company. In addition to the Mexican San Andres wrapper, The Wise Man uses a blend of Nicaraguan […]
At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, La Palina Cigars will introduce the first two installments of its “La Palina Number Series” – appropriately titled LP #1 and LP #2. It’s a line that has a more contemporary look and one that is a radical departure from the classic packaging the brand has used. The packaging of the cigars […]
