The 2014 IPCPR Trade Show is now history. Once again, we have brought you unprecedented coverage pre-show, at the show, and post show. Throughout that coverage you will see product-centric coverage of what to expect from the manufacturers. In this month’s column, I briefly reflect a little more on the show itself. First off, […]
Grace Sotolongo, the partner under the Sotolongo Cigars brand in CLE Cigar Company has announced on her Facebook page that she is leaving CLE Cigars. The statement by Sotolongo was: “As they say, “every new journey starts with a single step.” After working with CLE for the past year, I leave knowing I have made […]
Pura Soul Cigars, the company that is a partnership with Robert Wright and Christian Eiroa has announced their second release. The Pura Soul Honduras adds a Honduran puro into the lineup. This cigar was on display at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show. Pura Soul Cigars made a debut at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. The […]
The Cohiba Nicaragua was one of two lines launched by General Cigar Company’s Cohiba line at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show. While 2014 will be noted for the expansion of the Cohiba portfolio, it also continues General’s foray into Nicaraguan made cigars. Last year, the company launched two Nicaraguan made cigars with La Gloria Cubana […]
While Rocky Patel Premium Cigars launched four new lines at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show, it is perhaps the Rocky Patel Prohibition line that caught the most attention. The name is obviously a play on the increasing threat of prohibition against the tobacco industry, but it was also the packaging that took center stage. The […]
At the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show, General Cigar Company once again led the way in terms of the most new product releases. For 2014, there seemed to be some considerable focus on the Cohiba brand. The Cohiba Luxury Selection is one of two new lines introduced by Cohiba (the other being Cohiba Nicaragua) at the […]
Back in 2008, Illusione Cigars launched a limited edition cigar to commemorate European Cigar Cult Journal’s 15th anniversary called the Illusione ~eccj~. This was a 5 5/8 x 46 Corona Gorda that has become one of the most sought after limited editions by Illusione. The Illusione ~eccj~ eventually would morph into the popular Illusione Eperney line. This […]
United Cigar Retailers is getting ready to release a cigar to coincide with “Shark Week”, a week long television festival on the Discovery Channel dedicated to sharks. The Great White will make its debut on August 10th – the start of what has been designated Shark Week. The Great White will feature a Brazilian wrapper […]
The Catch Twenty-Two is one of four new lines of cigars that were launched by Rocky Patel Premium Cigars at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. The Catch Twenty-Two is meant to be a value-priced, premium cigar in the Rocky Patel portfolio. The name Catch Twenty-Two is because the company says that this […]
At the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show, Ortega Premium Cigars showcased their latest release – the long awaited Ortega Serie D Black. The Serie D Black is a new blend that has been branded under Ortega Serie D line. Company President Eddie Ortega told us that the Serie D Black falls somewhere in between the Serie […]
