In this cigar conversation, we talk to Bill Paley of La Palina Cigars. We see a little bit of history in this video as Bill is smoking his very first La Palina El Diario KB II (Kill Bill II). We get to see Bill’s initial thoughts to how the cigar is smoking. Given La […]
Cigar Review: Nestor Miranda Special Selection Connecticut
Nestor Miranda Special Selection Connecticut The Nestor Miranda Special Selection Connecticut was one of several new cigars launched by Miami Cigar and Company and the 2012 IPCPR. The Special Selection Connecticut puts an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper on the popular Nestor Miranda Special Selection blend. For the past two years, there has been a big […]
Cigar Conversation: J.R. Dominguez of Iconic Leaf Cigars (Part 8 of the 2012 IPCPR Conversation Series)
In today’s conversation from the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, we pay a visit to J.R. Dominguez of Iconic Leaf Cigars. Iconic Leaf Cigars is a new company that made their debut at the 2012 IPCPR and launched their first cigar – the Recluse. The company generated some considerable buzz at the trade show. In this […]
Cigar Review: Tatuaje Cojonu 2012 Habano
Tatuaje Cojonu 2012 Habano The 2012 IPCPR Trade Show saw the launch of the long-awaited Tatuaje Cojonu 2012 Habano. This is the third of three Cojonu 2012 blends that have been released. The differentiator for the Cojonu 2012 Habano is that it has an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Earlier this year, a batch of the Tatuaje […]
Cigar Conversation: Sean Williams of Primer Mundo Cigars (Part 7 of the 2012 IPCPR Conversation Series)
In this cigar conversation, we talk with Sean Williams of Primer Mundo Cigars. I start out the video by saying Sean is one of the rising stars in the cigar industry, and this could not be more true. Sean is doing some unique things with his company and we get a taste for it in […]
Cigar Preview: Davidoff White Edition 2012
Davidoff White Edition 2012 – photo linked fromDavidoff Cigars Facebook page Davidoff Cigars has unveiled their latest cigar in their limited edition series, the Davidoff White Label 2012 Robusto Gordo. Davidoff has long been engaged with limited edition cigars. Davidoff’s history in this area can be traced back to 1997 with the launch of the […]
Cigar Preview: Alec Bradley Connecticut
At the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, Alec Bradley launched the new Alec Bradley Connecticut cigar. This cigar marks the third year in a row Alec Bradley has launched a Connecticut Shade wrapper cigar. In 2010, Alec Bradley launched a Connecticut Shade version of their popular Maxx line. In 2011, Alec Bradley launched the value-priced American […]
Cigar Conversation: The Creative Team of Toraño Family Cigars from CIHYA (Part 6 of the 2012 IPCPR Conversation Series)
This cigar conversation was a change of pace for what we covered at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show – and it provided one of the more fascinating discussions from the 2012 IPCPR. In this video, I sit down with Humberto Areas and Cleveland Cook from a company called CIHYA (an acronym for Can I Have […]
Cigar Preview: Alec Bradley Fine and Rare 2012
Alec Bradley Fine and Rare 2012 – Sealed Box At the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, Alec Bradley had a sealed box representing the Alec Bradley Fine and Rare 2012 edition, but no cigars were on display. It probably is safe to say the Fine and Rare 2011 was one of the most sought after cigars […]
Cigar Conversation: Matt Booth of Room 101 Cigars (Part 5 of the 2012 IPCPR Conversation Series)
For those who have accused Cigar Coop of being a little too serious, hopefully this video lightens things up. At the same time, we are proud to publish this cigar conversation on the two year anniversary of Cigar Coop. In this video we have a conversation with Matt Booth of Room 101 Cigars. Logistically, this […]
