General Cigar is bringing back the limited edition Macanudo Estate Reserve for another run. At the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show, Macanudo unveiled its Macanudo Estate Reserve 2014 – Limited Edition Jamaica. As the name indicates, this edition of the Estate Reserve pays homage to the Macanudo brand’s roots in Jamaica. While this marks the second […]
Cigar News: Kristoff Kristania Maduro (Cigar Preview)
At the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas Nevada, Glen Case’s Kristoff Cigars arrived with the new Kristoff Kristania Maduro. This cigar is a maduro counterpart of the original Kristania Habano blend featuring a Brazilian Araparica Maduro wrapper in place of the Habano wrapper. Case told Cigar Coop, the Kristania Maduro is being launched […]
Feature Story: Hirochi Robaina and Cubanacan Cigars at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show
Hiroshi Robaina, 2014 IPCPR Trade Show In 2014, Cubanacan Cigars has been undergoing a transformation. Earlier this year, the company streamlined their portfolio around three brands – Cubanacan, Mederos, and Soneros. Meanwhile the company has also embraced its heritage and is looking forward to the future. Prior to the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show, it was […]
Cigar News: Foundry Chillin’ Moose (Cigar Preview)
In 2013 General Cigar Company led the way with new releases at the IPCPR Trade Show while Foundry was the brand leading the way with 18 new blends. 2014 isn’t much different as General led the way at the Trade Show again with Foundry leading the way among General’s brands. This year Foundry brings to […]
Cigar News: Casa Fernandez Aniversario Serie 2014 – The Ares (Cigar Preview)
At the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Casa Fernandez showcased its limited edition Casa Fernandez Aniversario Serie 2014 cigar. The Aniversario Serie 2014 follows up the Casa Fernandez Aniversario Series Boheme No. 35 which was Casa Fernandez’s first limited edition cigar to commemorate the company’s 35th annivesary. The Casa Fernandez Aniversario Serie 2014 […]
Cigar News: La Sirena Original Re-Launched at IPCPR Trade Show (Cigar Preview)
La Sirena Original (2014) – Prince La Sirena Cigars has unveiled its new blend for its La Sirena Original line. A new blend for this cigar was made when production of this cigar was moved from the My Father Cigars factory to Erik Espinosa’s La Zona factory. The new La Sirena Original blend was showcased […]
Cigar News: Illusione Ultra OP No. 7 (Cigar Preview)
At the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Illusione Cigars’ owner Dion Giolito revealed a new line extension to the Illusione Ultra line. The Illusione Ultra OP No. 7 adds a new parejo shaped extension to the line. The OP No. 7 comes in at 6 1/2 x 58. The 58 ring gauge is […]
Cigar News: La Gloria Cubana Rival Twin Finale Chapter 3 and Chapter 4
At the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show, La Gloria Cubana unveiled the next installments of its “Rival Twin” series – called Chapter 3 and Chapter 4. This package brings together two different blends – one from La Gloria Cubana’s Dominican-based factory and one its Honduran based factories. The cigar has a story that is a rivalry […]
Cigar Conversation: Chaim Kohn of Cigar Oasis Showcases New Wi-Fi Capabilities
Last year, we caught up with Chaim Kohn of Cigar Oasis, who showcased a prototype of Cigar Oasis’ new Wi-Fi capabilities. This year Cigar Oasis had the product on display. The Wi-Fi attachment connects to the current line of Cigar Oasis products and allows a cigar enthusiast to regulate, monitor, and alert the temperature and […]
Assessment Update: La Aurora 107 Maduro Bowtie
Assessment Updates will be posted on this web-site to: 1) Assess “pre-review” cigars that were not given a rating or score (typically pre-release cigars); 2) Provide numeric ratings to cigars previously assessed prior to the implementation of the numeric scoring system; 3) Provide a re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide […]