In this cigar conversation, I had a pre-IPCPR trade show talk with Emilio Cigars’ Brand Developer Gary Griffith. First up, Griffith recaps the plans for what will be launched and announced at IPCPR. This includes the rebranding of Grimalkin to La Musa, the La Musa Melete, the first release of the Los Regalos series. He […]
Press Release: Nat Sherman Appoints Ike Karipides to Director of Premium Cigars Sales
July 13, 2012 (New York, NY) – Nat Sherman, offering an iconic collection of premium tobacco products and upholding a service-centric approach to business, announces the appointment of Ike Karipides as Director of Premium Cigar Sales. Karipides’ appointment is effective immediately and he will be reporting directly to Michael Herklots, Executive Director of Retail and […]
Cigar Review: La Palina Collection – Goldie Laguito No. 2
La Palina Collection – Goldie Laguito No. 2 Since La Palina Cigars hit the marketplace, they have been some of the highest rated cigars on Cigar Coop. The La Palina Collection adds a new concept to Founder Bill Paley’s company. The concept behind the La Palina Collection is that it will be a limited annual […]
Cigar Review: Liga Privada Unico Serie UF-4
Liga Privada Unico Serie UF-4 The Liga Privada Unico Serie UF-4 is currently being offered as a retail exclusive cigar to Casa de Montecristo in Countryside, Illinois. The Liga Privada UF-4 has actually been around for a while. Through events or other encounters with Drew Estate, some folks have had the opportunity to sample a […]
Cigar Preview: Oliva Serie V Melanio
Cigar Aficionado recently reported some information about a new blend being added to the Oliva V family. This cigar is called the Oliva V Melanio. The cigar will be launched at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show in Orlando, Floria The Oliva V Melanio is expected to be a core line cigar with production limited to […]
Press Release: Ramon Puig Guayabera Brand Chooses Oliva Cigar Co.as Official Partner for 40 Year Anniversary Celebration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ribbon cutting with Oliva Cigar Co. Marketing Director John Conroy, T.V. personality Dr. Karent Sierra, artist Carlos Navarro, Louis Puig and wife, and Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado THE CELEBRATION ALSO MARKS THE GRAND OPENING OF A NEW RAMON PUIG STORE IN DOWNTOWN MIAMI (Miami, Florida) July 10, 2012— This month marks […]
Cigar Review: Room 101 San Andres
Room 101 San Andres The Room 101 San Andres is a new core line being offered from Matt Booth’s Room 101 Cigars. It will be offered as a new core line to the brand. It also marks the sixth blend released by Room 101 and fourth in the past twelve months. As the name indicates, […]
Cigar Preview: Montecristo New York Connoisseur Edition No.2 (and Launch Event at Cigar Inn)
New York Connoisseur Edition No.2 -link from Cigar Inn Facebook Altadis will be releasing the Montecristo New York Connoisseur Edition No.2. This will be the second vitola in the Montecristo New York Connoisseur Edition that was launched last week. The cigar will have its debut at a Exclusive Dinner at New York’s Cigar Inn. […]
Press Release: Emilio Cigars and Herederos de Robaina
Newark, DE – July 9, 2012 Emilio Cigars is pleased to announce that we have reached an agreement with American Caribbean Tobacco, SA to distribute their Herederos de Robaina cigars in the U.S. . Produced in Esteli, Nicaragua these cigars are available in four sizes; Robusto, Toro, Torpedo, and Churchill. Packaging will be in both […]
Cigar Review: Flores y Rodriguez Cabinet Seleccion Capa Habano by PDR Cigars
Flores y Rodriguez Cabinet Seleccion Capa Habano The Flores y Rodriguez Cabinet Seleccion is a new line of cigars introduced by Pinar Del Rio (PDR Cigars) in 2012. This is Pinar Del Rio’s first line to have the names of the two company principals – Abraham Flores and Juan Rodriguez as the main part of […]
