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 […]
The company is Global Premium Cigars and the brand is 1502 Cigars – and now the company is about to take the brand global. Last week, Global Premium Cigars announced it is bringing 1502 Cigars into the European market. The company has announced the availability of 1502 Cigars in Germany and Slovakia. Plans are to expand […]
The 1502 XO Toro is the fifth line to be released by Global Premium Cigars, the makers of the 1502 Cigar brand. It was at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show where the 1502 XO made its debut. While the first four lines by 1502 were regular production lines, the XO is 1502’s limited edition line. Owner Enrique […]
The 1502 XO, a cigar that was unveiled at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show is getting ready to make its retail debut. Global Premium Cigars founder and CEO Enrique Sanchez Icaza announced on Episode 173 of Stogie Geeks that the 1502 XO will launch on March 5, 2016 at an event being held at Wooden […]
“The 1502 Emerald has proven to be an excellent line… but with the Corona, I found this cigar goes to a whole new level. Without a doubt, this is the best cigar in the line released to date.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, San Andres Mexican Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Plasencia Cigars […]
1502 Cigars founder Enrique Sanchez Icaza has taken his time in building his four regular production lines in his portfolio. With his fourth line the 1502 Nicaragua receiving its first line extension this year, many did not expect Sanchez to have a new product at the show. However Sanchez threw many for a loop, by […]
