At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, the Macanudo Estate Reserve was announced. This is a limited edition cigar collection that was released to commemorate Macanudo’s 45th anniversary. The cigar is also positioned as an ultra-premium offering within the brand. Alan Willner, vice president of marketing for General Cigar said, “We are embarking on a new […]
Illusione MKUltra At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, the Illusione MKULTRA, the corona size of Illusione’s Ultra line was made available for another limited production run. This is the same cigar that was released (also in a limited production run) back in 2011. The MKULTRA was the first size released of Illusione’s Ultra line. Back in 2006, there […]
Nat Sherman 1930 Collection Just prior to the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Nat Sherman released the Nat Sherman 1930 Collection. This is the third blend and second collection of cigars by Nat Sherman since Michael Herklots joined the company back in 2011. The Nat Sherman 1930 Collection pays homage to the year the Nat Sherman […]
The KILO is a cigar project that was blended by Miami Cigar and Company Assistant Director of Marketing Barry Stein. It is currently a cigar he has worked with several focus groups on. Next week, in Chattanooga Tennessee, Stein will be bringing this cigar to the Chattanooga Tweet Up and Cigar Festival. If the […]
At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, CAO Cigars showcased a new line of cigars to be released this September called the CAO Flathead. The Flathead becomes the third core line by CAO since the brand was absorbed into the General Cigar portfolio in 2010. The cigar line continues the tradition of innovative packaging the brand […]
NEW YORK (JULY 23, 2013) – Nat Sherman, Tobacconist to the World, announces the opening of its inaugural pop-up shop in conjunction with Widow Jane Whiskey, a fast growing cult favorite for whiskey lovers at Cacao Prieto, a chocolate factory and distillery in Brooklyn, New York. Located at 218 Conover Street, in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, the 500-square foot pop-up […]
H. Upmann Reserve Special Edition At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Altadis USA showcased an addition to their H. Upmann line. The H.Upmann Reserve Special Edition will be a limited edition cigar that is currently only being done in a 6 x 60 Magnum. Two years ago, H.Upmann reblended its popular H.Upmann 1844 Reserve line. […]
Kristoff Galerones Intensivo The Kristoff Galerones Intensivo is one of four distinct blends in a new line of cigars called Galerones. Last month, we talked with Kristoff Cigars President Glen Case about this line. The Intensivo strikes new ground for Kristoff as it is the company’s first box-pressed cigar. This cigar along with the entire Galerones […]
Foundry War of Currents W.Orange (Source: Foundrytobaccocompany.com) At the 2013 IPCPR Show, General Cigar Company introduced a new line under its Foundry brand. The new line takes its theme from the intellectual batttle between Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison. The battle was over whether AC (Alternating Current) or DC (Direct Current) technology was superior for […]
The Rocky Patel Edicion Unica is returning for second production run. it was a few weeks ago, we noted a report from CigarNews.com in which Rocky Patel Premium Cigars talked about their upcoming releases for the 2013 IPCPR. It was mentioned that the Edicion Unica would be back for another run. At the 2013 IPCPR, the Edicion […]
As we reported a few weeks ago, 262 is adding a lancero vitola to its Revere line. The 262 Revere Lancero was officially unveiled at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. The lancero becomes the fourth core line vitola (and fifth vitola overall) in the Revere line. The company expects the new line extension to ship […]
At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Altadis USA showed off a special 6 x 60 version of their popular Romeo by Romeo y Julieta line. This one is called the Romeo Special Edition Gran Bully. This one will be a limited edition cigar and marks the seventh vitola in the Romeo line. The Gran Bully […]
