A third blend is coming to the Drew Estate’s Undercrown Brand – and this one introduces a blend with a Sun Grown wrapper. At this year’s 2017 IPCPR Trade Show opening July 11th in Las Vegas, the Drew Estate Undercrown Sun Grown will make its debut. Perhaps what is most interesting is the use of […]
Cigar News: La Flor Dominicana Factory Press Returns for 2017
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At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, La Flor Dominicana will release its first Factory Press cigar in four years. The Factory Press distribution is unique in that the cigars are shipped to retailers in an actual unit used for box pressing cigars. This gives the cigars a well-defined box press shape. This year’s release is simply […]
Cigar News: MoyaRuiz Il Ridotto to Have Full Launch at 2017 IPCPR
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MoyaRuiz’s Il Ridotto, a cigar that was previewed at the 2016 IPCPR and had a subsequent limited release, will have a full launch at this year’s IPCPR Trade Show opening July 11, 2017. MoyaRuiz has become well-known for its game-themed releases like La Jugada (Dominos) and The Rake (Poker). For Il Ridotto, the company explores the roots of gambling […]
Cigar News: Matt Booth Returns and Teams with Robert Caldwell
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Matt Booth‘s hiatus from the cigar business is over. Today, Cigar Aficionado confirmed news of Matt Booth’s return after a six-month break. Booth’s return is initially focusing on two collaborations with good friend Robert Caldwell. Yesterday, news of a Booth/Caldwell collaboration surfaced as several retailers reported getting shipments of such a cigar. There are two projects in place. The first […]
Cigar News: Rocky Patel Fifty Toro Returns For Limited Run
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For the first time in six years, the Rocky Patel Fifty is making a comeback. Today the Rocky Patel Premium Cigars announced that the Rocky Patel Fifty Toro is returning for a limited production run. The cigar will be showcased at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show. The original Rocky Patel Fifty was released in 2011 to commemorate company founder Rocky […]
Cigar News: Colibri Explorer Travel Case to Debut at 2017 IPCPR
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At this year’s 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Colibri Group will introduce the Colibri Explorer – a black Saffiano leather travel humidor. The Colibri Explorer is designed to hold up to twelve Churchill-sized (7 x 54) cigars. The unit has two pockets each designed to hold six. The pockets are made of a fabric mesh to allow […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Introduces ACID Kuba Candela, ACID Blondie Candela, ACID Blondie Red, ACID Blondie Gold, and Krush Classic Line Extensions
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Drew Estate has announced the release of four new cigar blends under its ACID brand: ACID Kuba Kuba Green Candela, ACID Blondie Candela, ACID Blondie Red, and ACID Blondie Gold. The cigars will officially be launched at the 2017 IPCPR Convention and Trade Show next week in Las Vegas. As the name indicates, the ACID Green Kuba Kuba Candela and […]
Cigar News: Black Works Studio Boondock Saint to be Released in August
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Black Works Studio’s Boondock Saint, a cigar first announced last year and introduced in a limited fashion, will be heading to retailers next month. The cigar is also expected to be showcased by Black Works Studio at next week’s IPCPR Trade Show opening July 11th in Las Vegas. “The Boondock Saint is a perfect example […]
Cigar News: Crux Epicure to Launch at 2017 IPCPR with a Fourth Size
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The Crux Epicure, the long-awaited Connecticut Shade offering by Crux Cigars is finally ready for a widespread release. The company states that the Epicure, which was first announced at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show is ready to launch at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show. In addition to the three sizes announced last year, a fourth size […]
Cigar News: Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder to Have National Launch at 2017 IPCPR
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Southern Draw Cigars’ Jacobs Ladder, a double ligero blend that was previously announced last August, is getting a national launch. The cigar will be showcased at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas opening on July 11th, 2017. Jacobs Ladder becomes the fourth core line by Southern Draw Cigars joining the Rose of Sharon (Connecticut Shade), […]