White Hat Cigars has announced it is changing the name of its company to La Familia Robaina. The name transition will occur over the next month and the company will attend the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show under its new name. “After fielding questions for the past 3 1/2 years about the relationship between the Robaina’s […]
Cigar News: White Hat Cigars Releasing Store Exclusives of H.R. Signature
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2019 Preview, HR, News, White Hat
White Hat Cigars has announced two store exclusive vitolas of its H.R. Signature line. Corona Cigar Company, based in Central Florida has received a lancero offering while Fox Cigar Bar in Arizona will receive a Gran Toro. Both cigars are being released to commemorate what would have been Allejandro Robaina’s 100th birthday, the grandfather or Hirochi […]
Feature Story: Spotlight on White Hat Cigars at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show
William Cooper Feature Story, IPCPR 2017 No Comments Feature Story, HR, White Hat
White Hat Cigars is a distribution company headed up by industry veteran Spencer Drake. The company handles the distribution of the HR line of cigars. When Hiroshi Robaina and the La Corona factory parted way with Cubanacan Cigars, both Robaina and La Corona needed a distribution arm to keep the HR brand going. Drake had built a relationship with […]
Cigar News: H.R. Claro, H.R. Blue, and Limited H.R. Corona to Launch at IPCPR 2016
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H.R Cigars, the collaboration between Hiroshi Robaina and Omar Gonzalez Aleman is adding ready to add two new lines. Today, White Hat Distribution the exclusive distributor for H.R. in the United States has announced it is adding two new blends under the brand – H.R. Claro and H.R. Blue. In addition a limited production corona […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #4: Cubanacan HR Sublime (Part 27 of The Box Worthy 30)
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“Not only is this an outstanding cigar, but its a landmark cigar. It will not only be talked about as one of the best cigars for 2015, but a cigar I believe many will be talking about for years to come.” Wrapper: Ecuador Habano 2000 seed Hybrid Binder : Nicaraguan, Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan, Esteli and […]
Cigar News: Status of HR Still in Doubt as 2015 IPCPR Trade Show Closes
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A week before the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show came word that Hirochi Robaina forming a collaborative partnership with La Palina Cigars. At the same time, Robaina announced to the world he was ending his relationship with Cubanacan, with whom he collaborated with on the HR cigar. The situation was made more complicated when Robaina also announced the […]
Cigar News: Hirochi Robaina Leaves Cubanacan, Joins La Palina Cigars
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Cubanacan, HR, IPCPR 2015, La Palina, News, People
As we approach the final week heading into the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, a name who made a splash at last year’s IPCPR Trade Show is on the move. La Palina Cigars has announced that acclaimed cigar grower / cigar maker Hirochi Robaina is joining its team. In parallel, Robaina has told Cigar Aficionado he […]
Cigar Review: Cubanacan HR Sublime
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 2 Comments 5.0 - The Oasis, 94-96, Cubanacan, HR, Review
Cubanacan HR Sublime The Cubanacan HR is a new brand that has been launched by Nicaraguan cigar manufacturer Cubanacan Cigars. 2014 has been a year of transformation for Cubanacan cigars. Earlier this year the company also streamlined its portfolio to focus on their existing Cubanacan, Soneros, and Mederos brands. The new HR brand was announced shortly […]
Feature Story: Hirochi Robaina and Cubanacan Cigars at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show
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Hiroshi Robaina, 2014 IPCPR Trade Show In 2014, Cubanacan Cigars has been undergoing a transformation. Earlier this year, the company streamlined their portfolio around three brands – Cubanacan, Mederos, and Soneros. Meanwhile the company has also embraced its heritage and is looking forward to the future. Prior to the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show, it was […]
Cigar News: Cubanacan Cigars Adds HR Blend by Hirochi Robaina (Cigar Preview)
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Cubanacan Cigars will be launching a new cigar with the initials of familiar name. The HR blend represents the initials of Hirochi Robaina, who is the grandson of the late Don Alejandro Robaina. The brand will pay homage to the Robaina family and Hirochi will be partnering on the cigar with Cubanacan. The first HR […]