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 […]
On May 5th, 2016 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced regulations to implement the Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act of 2009. These regulations gave the FDA authority to regulate all tobacco products. Under these rules, premium cigars were now placed under FDA regulatory control. One of the new regulations involves some changes […]
Over the past year, one of the most common I’ve heard from many people is “When will see Cuban Cigars available the United States?” The answer to that question pretty much is dependent on when the Cuban Embargo will actually be lifted. However, this answer is now more complicated by the recent announcement of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s […]
On August 8th, 2016, premium cigars will be subject to regulations introduced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This will drastically change the way new products will be introduced to the marketplace. One thing that has been the subject of much conversation is something called the “grandfather” date to market a premium cigar product […]
