At 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Rodrigo Cigars discussed some plans for an upcoming project that will be starting this Fall called “The Corona Project”. In terms of the Corona Project, company President George Rodriguez says the concept behind it was to make the very “best corona (vitola) he can make” with an “undisclosed wrapper”. The […]
At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, AJ Fernandez Cigars showed off a new cigar called El Mayimbe. This is a cigar that had been hinted about for some time. The cigar is described as a limited edition cigar that will be available “while supplies last”. In terms of the name El […]
At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, the Garcia family led by company patriarch Don Pepin Garcia unveiled the Don Pepin Garcia 10th Anniversary Cigar. This is a cigar many have anticipated for some time, and in our opinion will be one of the most sought after cigars of 2013. Back in December, […]
J. Grotto Reserva Lancero by Ocean State Cigars The J. Grotto Reserva Lancero was a line extension introduced by Ocean State Cigars in 2012. The lancero was originally intended to be a limited event only offering, but based on demand, a decision was made to make it a regular production offering in the J. Grotto […]
Alec Bradley Tubos At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Alec Bradley has launched tube packaging of five of their popular blends: Alec Bradley Black Market, Alec Bradley Connecticut, Alec Bradley Prensado, Alec Bradley Tempus, and Alec Bradley Nica Puro. All of the sizes will be a 6 1/2 x 52, which is […]
At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, Altadis USA formally unveiled its latest addition to the Montecristo family – the Monte. Altadis describes the Monte as full-bodied with hints of cinnamon, sweet caramel, and coffee. The cigar is being launched in three vitolas and will be packaged 16 per box. Altadis is […]
Draig Cayuquero by Emilio Cigars At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, we caught up with Emilio Cigars Brand Developer Gary Griffith and had a chance to look at and discuss the Draig Cayuquero. It was back in March when Griffith announced the Draig Cayuquero, the second release of the Draig series. Back in December, 2011 the […]
The International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association kicked off their Annual Convention and International Trade Show in Las Vegas Nevada at the Sands Convention Center. At the trade show, special guests included NFL Hall of Fame Coach Mike Ditka and Congressmen Bill Posey of Florida who spoke out against the increased threat of […]
Steve Saka (Cigar Coop photo) In an announement that sent many shockwaves throughout the cigar business on the eve of the 2013 IPCPR, Steve Saka is retiring from Drew Estate. Saka’s retirement is effective on July 11th. Saka rose through the ranks of the cigar industry. He is considered a pioneer in online media where […]
Welcome to our 2013 IPCPR Trade Show Preview. Based on feedback we have gotten to our two installments to our “Around the Show Floor” segment of our IPCPR preview, we have opted to do one more installment. This is an addendum to the information we published in the last two parts. It is meant to […]
