Assessment Updates will be posted on this web-site to: 1) Assess “pre-review” cigars that were not given a rating or score (typically pre-release cigars); 2) Provide numeric ratings to cigars previously assessed prior to the implementation of the numeric scoring system; 3) A re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide an […]
Cigar Preview: Camacho Blackout Limited Edition 2013
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Camacho Cigars will be launching a new limited edition cigar called the Camacho Blackout Limited Edition 2013. This marks the brand’s first new line since its rebranding “Bold Standard” campaign was launched last month. The Blackout Limited Edition 2013 will be launched in five sizes. The cigars will be available for pre-order at the 2013 […]
Cigar Preview: Room 101 Master Collection One
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Room 101 Master Collection One (Photo from Room 101 Cigars) Room 101 Cigars has officially unveiled the first cigar of their Master Collection series – the Master Collection One cigar. Back in February, we broke news of this upcoming limited edition cigar series by Room 101 cigars. The Master Collection One will be launched at […]
Cigar Preview: Room 101 Serie HN (Honduras)
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As we reported back on 6/13/13, Room 101 is launching its Room 101 Serie HN. The HN is short for “Honduras” – which represent sthe country of origin of Criollo wrapper of this cigar. The cigars are now getting ready to ship to retailers nationwide. This will be a cigar that will be showcased by […]
2013 IPCPR Trade Show Preview Part 3: Spotlight on Five Entities “Telling a Story”
William Cooper Uncategorized 1 Comment Boutique Blends Cigars, Camacho, Emilio, Fabricas Unidas, IPCPR 2013, IPCPR 2013 Preview, Kristoff, Oliveros
Welcome to our 2013 IPCPR Trade Show Preview. We are providing a preview into the cigar industry’s biggest event – the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show that begins on July 14th. Over the next few weeks, we’ll have a weekly preview from an industry standpoint. In between, expect lots of announcements and previews from the manufacturers. Today […]
Cigar Review: Ditka Throwback by Camacho Cigars
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Ditka Throwback by Camacho Cigars The Ditka Throwback is the fourth release in Mike Ditka’s line of cigars made by Camacho Cigars. It was prior to the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show where Camacho Cigars announced it had entered in a partnership agreement with NFL Hall of Famer Mike Ditka to produce a new series of cigars. The […]
News: Room 101 HN (Honduras) Coming Soon
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Room 101 HN (Honduras) (Photo Credit – Room 101 Facebook) The Room 101 Brand posted a picture of five vitolas of a new cigar called the Room 101 HN (Honduras). While there was no information on the cigar, the caption read “Sneak peek of the new Room101 HN (Honduras), announcement coming soon…” The cigars […]
Feature Story and Preview: A Look at Camacho’s “Bold Standard” Campaign and their Revamped Blends
William Cooper Uncategorized 1 Comment 2013 Preview, Camacho, Davidoff, Feature Story, IPCPR 2013
Camacho Cigars has announced a huge rebranding effort that will essentially re-launch their core line brand. The brand describes this as “the most brazen move in their nearly 50 year history“. The rebranding effort not only involves a new logo and new packaging to their cigars, but it will consolidate some of their existing lines as […]
Cigar Review: Mike Ditka Kickoff Series – The Player by Camacho Cigars
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 91-93, Camacho, Davidoff, Ditka, Nice to Have, Review
Mike Ditka Kickoff Series – The Player The Mike Ditka Kickoff Series is a series of three cigar blends launched by Camacho Cigars late in 2012. “The Player” represents the Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapped cigar in the series. It was prior to the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show where Camacho Cigars announced it had entered in a partnership […]
Cigar Preview: Ditka Throwback by Camacho Cigars
William Cooper Uncategorized No Comments 2013 Preview, Camacho, Davidoff
Camacho Ditka Throwback being packaged (Photo linked from Camacho Cigars Facebook page) Several retailers have received shipment of the Ditka Throwback. This is the fourth cigar in Camacho Cigars’ Mike Ditka line. This is a cigar we first reported on in early April. Details have now surfaced on the cigar blend, sizing, and production. Like […]