Corona Cigar Company President Jeff Borysiewicz and Drew Estate co-founder Marvin Samel were awarded Step Up Awards by the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailer’s Association (IPCPR) at the 2012 IPCPR Convention in Orlando Florida. Borysiewicz received the Retailer’s Step Up Award. Borysiewicz who also serves as the Board Chairman of Cigar Rights of America has […]
Cigar Preview: Fernando León Family Reserve by La Aurora
Fernando Leon Family Reserve La Aurora Cigars officially unveiled the Fernando Leon Family Reserve at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. The Fernando Leon Family Reserve is named after La Aurora President Guillermo Leon’s father, Don Fernando Leon. According to the Miami Cigar and Company’s blog (who distributes La Aurora), the Fernando Leon Family Reserve is […]
Cigar Preview: Macanudo Vintage 2006
Macanudo Vintage 2006 General Cigar Company announced the launch of the Macanudo Vintage 2006. This cigar will feature a metal band that was similar to what is found on the Macanudo Vintage 1997 Maduro. The Macanudo Vintage 1997 Maduro finished as our #24 Cigar of the Year for 2010. The plan had been for the […]
Cigar Preview: Tatuaje Cojonu 2012 Habano
Tatuaje Cojonu 2012 Habano At the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, Tatuaje Cigars unveiled the third blend of its 2012 Tatuaje Cojonu Series, the Tatuaje Cojonu 2012 Habano. Earlier this year, the Tatuaje Cojonu 2012 Capa Especial (Sumatra) and Tatuaje Cojonu 2012 Reserva (Broadleaf) were released. These previous releases scored a 93 and 91 respectively. When […]
Cigar Preview: Tatuaje Mummy
Tatuaje Mummy with standard box At the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, Tatuaje Cigars showcased the next release of the popular Monsters Series, the Mummy. The Mummy will mark the fifth year in a row that Tatuaje has released a blend into the Monsters series. Earlier this year, Tatuaje released the Little Monsters Series and a […]
IPCPR 2012: Foundry Debuts at IPCPR 2012
A few days ago, we provided a preview of the new Foundry brand of General Cigar Company. This is an entirely new brand within the General Cigar Company portfolio In this video, Michael Giannini gives an introduction to this brand. Michael Giannini is known for his innovation for his work with the La Gloria Cubana […]
IPCPR 2012: Team La Gloria Cubana Introduces the Trunk Show
A couple of days ago, we provided a preview of the new La Gloria Cubana Trunk Show Twenty Twelve Series. There are two distinct blends that are offered – the Liga LR-1 and the Liga YG-23. In this video, Michael Giannini and Yuri Guillen of General Cigar Company introduces this new line of limited cigars. […]
Cigar Preview: Viaje Post IPCPR 2012
When it comes to Viaje Cigars, it’s founder Andre Farkas does a masterful job at building a mystery around his company what’s coming next at his company. At the 2012 IPCPR, we recently had an opportunity to have an extended conversation with Farkas and discuss his what he is launching at the 2012 IPCPR. Farkas […]
Cigar Preview: Viaje Oro Collector’s Edition and 2012 Oro
Viaje Oro Collector’s Edition (2012) At the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, Viaje Cigars’ Founder Andre Farkas showed us his special vitola being added to his Viaje Oro line, the Viaje Oro Collector’s Edition. Farkas described the Collector’s Edition to provide a special cigar for those cigar and Viaje enthusiasts who like to keep special cigars. […]
Cigar Preview: Viaje Satori 2012
Viaje Satori 2012 At the 2012 IPCPR, Viaje Founder Andre Farkas unveiled his third iteration of the Satori Series – the Viaje Satori 2012. Farkas said there were no major changes made to the blend from the Satori 2011. The difference is in the vitolas and packaging. While the three vitolas are the same size, […]