Feature Story: Cigar Conversation with Davidoff CEO Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show

August 3, 2016 William Cooper Feature Story 1 Comment Cigar Conversation, Davidoff, Feature Story, IPCPR 2016

It’s certainly become one of my highlights of covering the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Trade Show and Convention, namely the opportunity to sit down with Davidoff Chief Executive Officer, Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard. It was back in 2011 when Oettinger Davidoff named Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard its Chief Executive Officer. Under his leadership, Davidoff incorporated themes of innovation and has not […]

Feature Story: Nate McIntyre Talks Percy Ray Cigars

November 20, 2015 William Cooper Cigar News, Feature Story 3 Comments Cigar Conversation, Cubanacan, Feature Story, News, Percy Ray Cigars

Many know Nate McIntyre as the current Eastern Sales Manager for Cubanacan Cigars and former National Sales Manager at House of Emilio. Recently, McIntyre added a new title to his resume – brand owner. Back in September, McIntyre announced the launch of his own cigar brand, Percy Ray Cigars. The brand is slated to have […]

Feature Story: Mike Bellody Talks MLB Cigar Ventures

September 2, 2015 William Cooper Feature Story No Comments Cigar Conversation, Feature Story, MLB Cigar Ventures

Last year, Mike Bellody’s MLB Cigar Ventures released its first cigar called Imperia. If Bellody’s name sounds familiar, he is a former partner with Tiant Cigar Group. With Imperia, Bellody started out with a regional release, but as he told us on Episode 152 of Stogie Geeks, he is now in the process of taking […]

Feature Story: Cigar Conversation with Jonathan Drew of Drew Estate

August 4, 2015 William Cooper Cigar News, Feature Story No Comments Cigar Conversation, Drew Estate, Feature Story, IPCPR 2015, People

On the eve of the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, we caught up with Jonathan Drew of Drew Estate, who joined us as a special guest as a part of the celebration for Episode 150 of Stogie Geeks. In this in-depth cigar conversation, we hit a variety of topics in regards to Drew Estate. Drew provided his insights […]

Feature Story: Cigar Conversation with Christian Eiroa of CLE Cigar Company

August 3, 2015 William Cooper Cigar News, Feature Story No Comments Cigar Conversation, CLE, Feature Story, IPCPR 2015, News, People

Just after the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, we caught up with Christian Eiroa of CLE Cigar Company, who joined us as a special guest for Episode 150 of Stogie Geeks. This year Eiroa just celebrated his 20th anniversary in the cigar business. In this in-depth cigar conversation, we take a look at Eiroa’s history in […]

Feature Story: Cigar Conversation with Davidoff CEO Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard at IPCPR 2015

July 24, 2015 William Cooper Feature Story No Comments Cigar Conversation, Davidoff, Feature Story, IPCPR 2015, People

In 2011, Davidoff of Geneva named Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard its Chief Executive Officer. Under his leadership, Davidoff has grown and this past year the company saw record revenue and production levels. There have been two key strategic initiatives we have seen from Davidoff: innovation and the “crop to shop strategy” – both of which have been […]

Cigar Conversation: Rafael Nodal of Boutique Blends

July 26, 2014 William Cooper Uncategorized No Comments Aging Room Cigars, Boutique Blends Cigars, Cigar Conversation, IPCPR 2014, Oliveros, Swag Cigars

The visit to the Boutique Blends booth at IPCPR is always one of the most entertaining. Company President Rafael Nodal does an outstanding job at combining passion and humor in his presentation to the media. 2014 is no exception as Nodal proudly unveiled his four releases for 2014. As Nodal explained, the bar was raised […]

Cigar News: El Cedro Toro In the Works

May 9, 2014 William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments Cigar Conversation, El Cedro, News

Anwar Elboustani, founder of El Cedro Cigars was our special guest for Episode 94 of Stogie Geeks and announced he is planning on adding a Toro into his El Cedro line of cigars. According to Elboustani, the size is currently planned to be a 6 x 56 cigar. It will become the third different size […]

Cigar News: Skip Martin of RoMa Craft Tobac Provides Update on 2014 Activities

April 18, 2014 William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized 1 Comment Cigar Conversation, News, RoMa Craft Tobac

Skip Martin, co-owner of RoMa Craft Tobac made a surprise call-in to Episode 92 of Stogie Geeks and gave us a short update on some things happening with his company. Martin updated us on the Neanderthal release. This was a cigar he had broke some news about when he was on Episode 75 of Stogie […]

Cigar News: Alex Goldman Discusses Royal Gold Cigars on Stogie Geeks

April 18, 2014 William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments Cigar Conversation, News, Royal Gold Cigars

Alex Goldman, President of Royal Gold Cigars was our special guest on Episode 92 of Stogie Geeks. On this episode he discussed the company, the products he made, the relationship with Swisher International and gave us some insights into some potential new projects. Royal Gold Cigars was announced back in early 2013 as a premium cigar division […]