This time of the year, plenty of new cigars post IPCPR are show up at local stores. However cigar consumers are noticing a flurry of new cigars that weren’t announced prior to, nor showcased at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show. In fact, these are cigars that have had virtually no marketing and most have been sight […]
It is perhaps 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). TABSA is the factory in Nicaragua owned by Casa Fernandez. This is a factory that has become world-renowned for working with its Aganorsa farm […]
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 […]
It’s a time we personally look forward to each and every IPCPR Trade Show – Boutique Blends’ President Rafael Nodal’s address to the media. And this year, Nodal had quite a bit to be proud of. Boutique Blends has launched its new Aging Room Solera line – a blend that combines aging tobaccos of different […]
For the seventh consecutive year, the Cigar Coop brand will be providing coverage of the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) Association Trade Show and Convention. For the past four years we have brought to you our multi-part preview series on what to expect from the show. Last year, we streamlined the series from […]
Editor’s Note For the seventh consecutive year, the Cigar Coop brand will be providing coverage of the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) Association Trade Show and Convention. For the past four years we have brought to you our multi-part preview series on what to expect from the show. Last year, we streamlined the […]
Editor’s Note For the seventh consecutive year, the Cigar Coop brand will be providing coverage of the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) Association Trade Show and Convention. For the past four years we have brought to you our multi-part preview series on what to expect from the show. Last year, we streamlined the […]
Editor’s Note For the seventh consecutive year, the Cigar Coop brand will be providing coverage of the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) Association Trade Show and Convention. For the past four years we have brought to you our multi-part preview series on what to expect from the show. Last year, we streamlined the […]
Last week came word that J. Cortès NV was acquiring Oliva Cigar Company. For the past 20 years, Oliva has been one of the leading cigar companies in the premium hand-made cigar sector. Oliva has also been a relatively stable cigar company. While the sale of Oliva wasn’t a completer surprise to many industry insiders, the […]
On June 21st, 2016, Cigar Rights of America (CRA) held an industry summit in Miami, Florida to discuss the pending regulations on premium cigars set to take place beginning August 8th, 2016. Following the meeting, the Cigar Dave Show hosted a roundtable featuring Cigar Rights of America Executive Director Glynn Loope, Jorge Padron of Padron […]
