In this cigar conversation from the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, I catch up with Oliver Hyams, Marketing Manager of Gurkha Cigars. I’ve known Oliver since his days with Torano Family Cigars and have always found him to provide an enjoyable and informative conversation. In this video, Oliver will introduce us to Gurkha’s two new lines, […]
Cigar Preview: Casa Magna Colorado Box-press Line Extensions
Casa Magna Colorado Box-press At the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, S.A.G Imports showcased the new box-pressed line extensions to its popular Casa Magna Colorado line. These line extensions are the first box-press vitolas that have been added to the Casa Magna Colorado line. The Casa Magna Colorado line is a collaboration between Manuel Quesada and […]
Cigar Conversation: Gary Sheffield – Cigars and More (Part 3 of the 2012 IPCPR Conversation Series)
In this cigar conversation, we sit down with baseball great Gary Sheffield. Sheffield has been working with Rocky Patel Premium Cigars on an exciting new project – the Rocky Patel HR500 (Rocky Patel Gary Sheffield 500 Homerun Club Cigar). This is cigar meant to commemorate baseball great Gary Sheffield’s 500th home run. In this conversation, […]
Cigar Preview: La Aurora Cien Anos Maduro
La Aurora Cien Anos Maduro At the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, La Aurora Cigars unveiled the special limited production La Aurora Cien Anos Maduro cigar. Last month, La Aurora announced the return of the La Aurora Cien Anos. The Cien Anos was a limited edition cigar that was launched in 2003 to commemorate the 100th […]
Cigar Pre-Review: Tres Reynas
Tres Reynas – Robusto The Tres Reynas Cigar is a joint project between two of the iconic families in the cigar business – the Quesadas and the Garcias. In particular it was the daughters of the family, Patricia and Raquel Quesada (S.A.G. Imports) and Janny Garcia of My Father Cigars that spearheaded the project. At […]
Cigar Conversation: Joseph R. Gannascoli (Part 2 of the 2012 IPCPR Conversation Series)
As a milestone, this is our 1000th published article on Cigar Coop. We’re very proud to include actor and entrepreneur Joseph R. Gannascoli as a feature in our 2012 Cigar Conversation Series. Gannascoli was our first interview that was done at 2012 IPCPR in Orlando, Florida. Not only do we thank him for the interview, […]
Cigar Preview: RoMa Craft Tobac Aquitaine
The 2012 IPCPR Trade Show was the first for RoMA Craft Tobac. It was at the show where the company unveiled their latest blend, the Aquataine. The Aquataine is the third new blend to be launched by RoMA Craft Tobac in 2012 (the Intemperance EC XVIII and Intemperance BA XXI are the other two). The […]
Cigar Pre-Review: La Flor Dominicana Oro Maduro
La Flor Dominicana Oro Packaging – Photo provided by La Flor Dominicana Prior to the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, La Flor Dominicana announced what they intended to launch in terms of new offerings. One of the new blends was launched was the new La Flor Dominicana Oro line. The Oro line new blend being packaged […]
Cigar Preview: Subculture Studios/Joya de Nicaragua My Uzi Weighs a Ton +11
At the 2012 IPCPR Trade, the Drew Estate booth was showcasing the latest entry into the My Uzi Weighs a Ton family – the My Uzi Weighs a Ton (MUWAT) +11. At the 2011 IPCPR, the MUWAT line was launched by Drew Estate. MUWAT was a joint-collaboration by Drew Estate Subculture Studios with Joya de […]
Cigar Preview: Carmelo Primeros by Honduras Caribbean
Carmelo Primeros by Honduras Caribbean At the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, Honduras Caribbean Cigars unveiled their newest offering – the Carmelo Primeros. Honduras Caribbean has been a company that has been at the IPCPR trade show for the past few years. They are based in Miami, Florida, but have production and farms in Honduras. The […]
