The 2013 IPCPR Trade Show is now in the annuls of history. We’d like to thank the IPCPR for the opportunity to cover this event. We’d also like to thank the many manufacturers who have been generous in sharing information leading up to (as well as at) the trade show. This month’s column will focus […]
The fifth annual Crush & Roll West event is scheduled for September 6 and 7th at the Paso Robles fairgrounds just north of San Luis Obispo, California. A portion of all event proceeds will benefit the North County Women’s Shelter & Resource Center The event showcases some of the best premium wines and cigars in the […]
Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 – Wild Bill Cheroot (Photo taken at Outland Cigars) Ortega Premium Cigars has recently shipped their July, 2013 installment of the Ortega Wild Bunch 2013. This is the seventh release in the series and this one is called “Wild Bill”. The concept behind the Ortega Wild Bunch is to dedicate a […]
There is no doubt that in 2013, General Cigar Company was the leader in terms of releasing new products – and in particular new blends. The Richmond, Virginia based company kept things under lock and key before the show and then opened the show with a bang. Of all of the brands under General, the […]
Felipe Gregorio Maximo Ligero 3 Tierras Felipe Gregorio Cigars has introduced a new cigar for 2013 called the Maximo Ligero 3 Tierras. The Maximo Ligero is actually a cigar consisting of two bores that are bound by an external wrapper. According to the web-site, “Each bore is made up from one particular type of ligero […]
George Rico S.T.K. Miami American Puro Last month, we reported on a new cigar from Gran Habano that would be a blend consisting of 100 percent U.S. grown tobacco – the George Rico S.T.K. Miami American Puro. This was a cigar that was showcased by Gran Habano at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. Since then, […]
Flor de las Antillas Toro Grande 6 x 60 (Retail exclusive to Binny’s Beverage Depot) The Flor de las Antillas Toro Grande is a retail exclusive, limited production release to Binny’s Beverage Depot. Binny’s Beverage Depot is chain of liquor and cigar stores in the Chicago, Illinois area. The Flor de las Antillas was released […]
Viva Republica Rapture Maduro At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, boutique cigar company Viva Republica showcased two 2013 cigar releases. One of these cigars marked the company’s first maduro cigar called the Rapture Maduro. Viva Republica is a company that was started last year by Jason Holly. Holly also owns a shop in Northeast Pennsylvania called […]
At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Dunhill Cigars showcased their second installment in less than a year to the Aged Reserva Especiale series. This installment is called the Dunhill Aged Reserva Especiale 2006. The Dunhill Aged Reserva Especiale 2006 derives its name from the Dominican Piloto Cubano tobacco contained into the blend. […]
Just prior to the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, J.C. Newman Cigar Company announced the Diamond Crown Maduro would be rebranded as the Diamond Crown Black Diamond. This release would keep the same blend. The purpose of the change was to allow this maduro blend in the Diamond Crown line to stand out […]
Draig Cayuquero by Emilio Cigars The Draig Cayuquero is the second installment in Emilio Cigars’ Draig series. The Draig concept was announced back in December 2011. The concept would be to produce a small batch, limited production cigar – using a different factory and a different blend each year. In 2012, the first Draig – […]
Elogio Excentrico No. 2 At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, boutique cigar-maker Elogio Cigars showcased their newest blend in the Excentrico line. The Elogio Excentrico No. 2 brings an all-new blend to an all new size – and once again will be a small batch, limited release. Elogio is a boutique cigar company run by Nabil and […]
