It’s August and the start of the month marks the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailer’s (IPCPR) Association Trade Show. We have been fortunate as the IPCPR is allowing Cigar Coop to provide coverage. We thank the IPCPR for allowing Cigar Coop to participate and bring our readers in-depth coverage of the show, and we […]
Welcome to our 2012 IPCPR Trade Show Preview. During the month of July, we have provided a deep preview of the cigar industry’s biggest event – the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. The Trade Show begins on August 2nd. During the month, we provided some features of what to expect and not expect once the trade […]
Recently, we had an opportunity to sample the Iconic Leaf Recluse. The Recluse is a debut cigar by Iconic Leaf Cigars that will be doing their official launch at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. As a part of our write-up, we mentioned that the cigar would be offered in ten frontmarks. At the time of […]
Illusione Singulare 2012 Vimana (Maduro) The Illusione Singulare 2011 and 2012 are long-awaited additions to the Illusione Singulare series. The Singulare series was introduced two years ago. It uses the limited release concept of one size and one blend. It is a true limited concept because once the cigars are gone, they are gone. Illusione […]
From the brand that was launched in Nashville and marches to the beat of its own drum comes CAO Concert, a new collection that celebrates CAO’s ties to music and harnesses the legendary energy of Music City. “CAO Concert was inspired by the brand’s roots in Nashville,” commented Ed McKenna, CAO’s senior brand manager. “When […]
Image linked from SAGImports.com As the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show approaches, many folks have been wondering what the third blend inn Quesada’s Q D’Etat Series will be. Today, Terrence Reilly of S.A.G. Imports put a teaser out indicating that the blend will be a different one from the first two vitolas that were released. The […]
After a couple of quieter years at the IPCPR Trade Show, Graycliff Cigar Company will unveil two new cigar blends. They also announced that G. Distributors will once again by the U.S. distributor for Graycliff Cigars. It was last year that Graycliff had entered into an agreement with Torano Family Cigars to handle U.S. distribution. […]
Sentinel, Little Havana Series – Ryan Job Vitola: Toro Length: 6.00 Ring: 52 Wrapper: Ecuador/Connecticut Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Factory: El Titan De Bronze, Little Miami, USA The inspiration behind The Sentinel-Little Havana Series cigar comes from Navy Seal Ryan Job, pronounced “Jobe”. Ryan Job was blinded by snipper fire while providing covering fire for […]
Emilio Draig K Corona The Emilio Draig K might have been one of the most anticipated cigar releases by a smaller sized cigar company ever. Over the past year, Emilio Cigars has grown from an unknown boutique company into a company with a solid reputation for producing great cigars. Last year, two of Emilio’s products […]
Merlion by La Sirena The Merlion by La Sirena is the second major blend to join Miami Cigar and Company’s La Sirena brand. Toward the end of 2010, the original La Sirena was launched. In my opinion it was one of the finest Connecticut Broadleaf cigars to hit the market in recent years, and earned […]
(Atlanta, GA) – July 29th, 2012: Primer Mundo Cigar Company, makers of El Primer Mundo premium boutique cigars are proud to announce the launch of La Hermandad, which will debut at the IPCPR industry trade show being held from August 2nd- 6th in Orlando, FL. La Hermandad represents an exciting new dynamic in the portfolio […]
Kristoff Cigars’ President Glen Case was a guest on the 7/28/12 Kiss My Ash Radio and discussed some of his plans for IPCPR and beyond. Case said that he will not launch any new lines/blends at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show in Orlando Florida. He did menton he has a small batch project in the […]
