Last week, we discussed what we felt was the most significant, but least talked about story at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show – namely the Connecticut Shade releases coming from Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A. (TABSA). This is significant because this is a factory not known to work with a lot of Connecticut Shade. TABSA […]
At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, PDR Cigars launched a second offering under its AFR-75 brand called the AFR-75 Claro. As the name indicates this cigar incorporates a Claro wrapper from San Andres Mexico. The AFR-75 derives its name from the initials its PDR Cigars’ Owner and Master Blender, Abraham Flores Rosario as well as […]
As a part of E.P. Carrillo’s portfolio revamping, the E.P. Carrillo Cardinal line has undergone some changes. For starters, the line is now being called the E.P. Carrillo Cardinal Impact. The line has now become an all box-pressed offering. In addition, the cigars have received new banding and new packaging. The Cardinal Impact made its […]
When it comes to collaborations, Boutique Blends is no stranger to this concept. Last year, the company collaborated with Altadis’ Grupo de Maestros to produce the Romeo by Romeo y Julieta Aging Room. The company has also had a long partnership with Jochy Blanco at Tabacalera Palma. This year, Rafael Nodal’s company has teamed up with Ernesto […]
At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, JRE Tobacco showcased its Aladino brand. Aladino is a brand created by Julio Eiroa, father of CLE Cigar Company owner Christian Eiroa. Last year, CLE Cigar showcased and then soft-launched the Aladino brand. Earlier this year, it was announced that Julio Eiroa and his other son (and Christian’s brother), […]
At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Padron Cigar released the Padron 1926 Serie No. 90. The No. 90 is significant because it commemorates the 90th birthday of company founder Jose O. Padron. While Padron is has been very predictable when it comes to most of their releases (Natural/Maduro releases, box-press), the past couple of years […]
For the first time in three years, PDR Cigars’ AFR-75 Maduro line is receiving a line extension. At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, PDR Cigars introduced a new 4 x 54 vitola called Catador into the AFR-75 line. The Catador brings the total number of vitolas in the AFR-75 line to four. The AFR-75 derives […]
It’s a sequel – sort of. At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, CAO Cigars unveiled its CAO Consigliere. This is essentially is a return of the popular CAO Sopranos Edition that had been discontinued back in 2013. The cigar returns with a familiar look, but a new name – Consigliere. When talking to CAO blender/ ambassador Rick […]
At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Caldwell Cigar Company unveiled two line extensions to The Last Tsar in the form of a Corona Gorda and Toro Extra. The new sizes add a third and fourth size to what has been to what is the Caldwell’s most premium offering in the portfolio. The Last Tsar is […]
Wasn’t this supposed to be the year where product was just going to come out of the woodwork? While General was right at the top of the amount of new releases, there actually seemed to be a little less than in previous years. The booth seemed to be slightly smaller as well – continuing a […]
