At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Global Premium Cigars, makers of the 1502 brand, officially announced the 1502 XO Churchill – the second vitola of the 1502 XO line. The 1502 XO line was first showcased in 2015. The distinguishing characteristic of this blend is that it incorporates 18-year-old tobacco into the blend. The cigar first hit […]
For Episode 7 of the Prime Time Show. we welcome our special guest, the one and only Enrique Sanchez Icaza, the founder and CEO of Global Premium Cigars – makers of the 1502 brand! It will be fun show to relax and enjoy. We will catch up on what’s been happening with 1502. In our […]
Global Premium Cigars, the makers of the 1502 Brand is ending its distribution agreement with Boutiques Unified. The company will switch its distribution to 3R Cigars, the operation run by Jim Robinson. The change will be effective as of Monday April 24, 2017. In a press release announcing the change, Boutiques Unified Owner Scott Zucca commented, “Enrique Sanchez owner […]
On Friday January 20, Cigar Coop named the late Carlos Fuente Sr its 2016 Cigar Industry Person of the Year Award recipient. The Person of the Year Award is awarded to a person(s) in the cigar industry that has made a significant impact over the course of a year or from a lifetime achievement perspective. This year, we […]
“…there was great anticipation of the release of the 1502 XO. I can say that this is a cigar that came through with flying colors.” Wrapper: Not Disclosed Binder: Not Disclosed Filler: Not Disclosed Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Plasnecia SA) Toro: 6 x 50 (Box Pressed) Price: $17.75 Review: 1502 XO Toro Brand Appearances on Countdown: […]
This week the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) responded to the lawsuit filed by the cigar industry’s three major trade associations – the Cigar Association of America (CAA), Cigar Rights of America (CRA), and the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR). In there response the FDA denied the claims made in the lawsuit […]
The 1502 XO line, which made its debut at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show is expanding. At this year’s 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Global Premium Cigars unveiled seven additional sizes to its 1502 XO line. The 1502 XO was originally released in a 6 x 50 box-pressed Toro. When the line was launched company CEO […]
At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Global Premium Cigars, the makers of the 1502 brand showcased its fifth regular production line, the 1502 Blue Sapphire. The 1502 is a Nicaraguan puro that comes in one size – a 6 x 52 Toro. The cigars come packaged in 27 count boxes. There is one difference with […]
At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Global Premium Cigars, will unveil the sixth blend in its 1502 brand, the 1502 Blue Sapphire. The 1502 Blue Sapphire is a Nicaraguan puro that will be launched in one size – a 6 x 52 Toro Gordo. The cigar is positioned as a stronger and bolder offering. The […]
A legal challenge is coming from the premium cigar industry against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s final regulations for premium cigars. Today, Global Premium Cigars CEO Enrique Sanchez Icaza announced that he has filed lawsuit in the Southern District of Florida court against the FDA on the Deeming Regulations. In a press release announcing […]
