Macanudo Vintage 2006 General Cigar Company announced the launch of the Macanudo Vintage 2006. This cigar will feature a metal band that was similar to what is found on the Macanudo Vintage 1997 Maduro. The Macanudo Vintage 1997 Maduro finished as our #24 Cigar of the Year for 2010. The plan had been for the […]
Cigar Preview: Tatuaje Cojonu 2012 Habano
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Tatuaje Cojonu 2012 Habano At the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, Tatuaje Cigars unveiled the third blend of its 2012 Tatuaje Cojonu Series, the Tatuaje Cojonu 2012 Habano. Earlier this year, the Tatuaje Cojonu 2012 Capa Especial (Sumatra) and Tatuaje Cojonu 2012 Reserva (Broadleaf) were released. These previous releases scored a 93 and 91 respectively. When […]
Cigar Preview: Tatuaje Mummy
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Tatuaje Mummy with standard box At the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, Tatuaje Cigars showcased the next release of the popular Monsters Series, the Mummy. The Mummy will mark the fifth year in a row that Tatuaje has released a blend into the Monsters series. Earlier this year, Tatuaje released the Little Monsters Series and a […]
Cigar Preview: Viaje Post IPCPR 2012
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When it comes to Viaje Cigars, it’s founder Andre Farkas does a masterful job at building a mystery around his company what’s coming next at his company. At the 2012 IPCPR, we recently had an opportunity to have an extended conversation with Farkas and discuss his what he is launching at the 2012 IPCPR. Farkas […]
Cigar Preview: Viaje Oro Collector’s Edition and 2012 Oro
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Viaje Oro Collector’s Edition (2012) At the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, Viaje Cigars’ Founder Andre Farkas showed us his special vitola being added to his Viaje Oro line, the Viaje Oro Collector’s Edition. Farkas described the Collector’s Edition to provide a special cigar for those cigar and Viaje enthusiasts who like to keep special cigars. […]
Cigar Preview: Viaje Satori 2012
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Viaje Satori 2012 At the 2012 IPCPR, Viaje Founder Andre Farkas unveiled his third iteration of the Satori Series – the Viaje Satori 2012. Farkas said there were no major changes made to the blend from the Satori 2011. The difference is in the vitolas and packaging. While the three vitolas are the same size, […]
Cigar Preview: Viaje 5th Anniversary
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Viaje 5th Anniversary At the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, Viaje Founder Andre Farkas showed us his new Viaje 5th Anniversary Cigar. As the name indicates, the cigar is intended to commemorate Viaje’s 5 years in business. Farkas told us he wanted to “something cool with the packaging”. As a result he had a box created […]
Cigar Preview: Viaje Honey and Hand Grenades (HHG)
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Viaje Honey and Hand Grenades (HHG) At the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, Viaje Founder Andre Farkas provided an overview of his upcoming cigar, the Viaje Honey and Hand Grenades (HHG). For several months, Viaje has put teasers out for this most anticipated new release in some of its 2012 shipments (in the form of stickers) […]
Cigar Preview: Avo 25th
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Avo 25th Grand Piano Humidor Avo Cigars has announced a new limited edition cigar to commemorate brand ambassador Avo Uvezian’s 25 years in the cigar industry. The cigar is called the Avo 25th. The cigar was launched at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. The cigar is packaged in a unique grand piano shaped humidor. Each […]
Cigar Preview: Gurkha Ghost
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The 2012 IPCPR Trade Show featured three new cigars being launched by Gurkha Cigars. At the show, details of the Gurkha Ghost were released. The Gurkha Ghost joins the Gurkha 125th Anniversary and the East India Trade Company’s Red Witch as its current 2012 IPCPR offerings. Gurkha continues its tradition with its innovative packaging. The Ghost […]