On Episode 229, we are proud to welcome back the one and only Luciano Meirelles of ACE Prime. Luciano is the co-owner of ACE Prime and a rising star in the cigar business. His company ACE Prime has continues to grow. Plus Luciano has expended to wine and remains active with our industry trade […]
Cigar Review: ACE Prime Fiat Lux by Luciano Insight
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At the 2021 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, ACE Prime launched a new offering under its Luciano brand known as the Fiat Lux by Luciano. The Luciano brand is named for Luciano Meirelles, the owner and face of ACE Prime. Fiat Lux is a Latin expression for “let there be light” from the intellectual […]
Prime Time Awards 2021: Small/Medium Factory of the Year – Tabacalera Pichardo
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The Prime Time Awards are voted on by members of the Cigar Coop team. The awards look at the impact on the cigar industry. Today, we unveil our choice for 2021 Small/Medium Factory of the Year. This award factors things such as innovation, continued quality, and impact to the industry. Tabacalera Pichardo, the factory […]
Cigar Review: Pichardo Maduro (Box Pressed Toro) by ACE Prime
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In 2020, ACE Prime would introduce the Pichardo Maduro. This would become the first offering in the ACE Prime portfolio to feature a Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper. ACE Prime is a company that launched in 2019. It was founded by Luciano Meirelles and Don Eradio Pichardo. Each of the principal owners have launched a namesake brand, […]
Cigar News: ACE Prime to Add Three New Vitolas to Luciano The Dreamer and Announces New Wine Collaboration
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ACE Prime co-founder Luciano Meirelles has announced a new partnership with wine producer Mas Igneus. The partnership will include the release of The Dreamer wine along with three new sizes of Luciano The Dreamer. The idea of these projects was to deliver a wine that could complement the flavors of Luciano The Dreamer. These projects […]
The Blog: Will Cooper Guests on #ElOsoFumarTakes #Take172
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When a guest did not show up for Bear Duplisea’s #ElOsoFumarTakes show, I was asked to be a part of a group of pinch hitters to be a guest on the show. These guests included Cigar Coop team members Erron Nielsen and Ben Lee as well as Ace Prime’s Luciano Meirelles, La Flor Dominicana’s Jonathan Carney, […]
PCA 2021 Report: ACE Prime
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2021 marked the second Premium Cigar Association (PCA)/IPCPR Trade Show for ACE Prime. Two years ago, ACE Prime made a huge splash at its debut Trade Show with over ten releases. Also at the 2019 Show, ACE prime was bolstered by the presence of NBA Stars Dominique Wilkins and Tiago Splitter. 2021 is a very different […]
Cigar News: Ace Prime Fiat Lux by Luciano to Launch at 2021 PCA
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At the 2021 PCA Trade Show, Ace Prime will introduce a new offering under its Luciano brand known as Fiat Lux. The Luciano line is named for Ace Prime co-owner Luciano Meirelles. According to Ace Prime: The blend itself consists of a high-priming Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler. The cigar is available […]
Cigar News: Ace Prime to Release The Sergeant as PCA Trade Show Exclusive
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Ace Prime has announced an exclusive cigar that will be offered at the 2021 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show called The Sergeant. It’s a cigar that pays homage to the military “dedicated to the heroes who fight in anonymity, the ones who self sacrifice out of deep-rooted honor, regardless of recognition or acclaim.” “Luciano […]
Prime Time Episode 188: Luciano Meirelles, ACE Prime
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Luciano Meirelles, co-owner of ACE Prime Cigars makes his return to the Prime Time Show. Luciano is back from TPE 21 and getting ready for the PCA Trade Show. At the same time, things have been quite busy with ACE Prime and we’ll get the scoop from Luciano himself. Plus, we will have our Live […]