The 2012 IPCPR Trade Show featured three new cigars being launched by Gurkha Cigars. At the show, details of the Gurkha Ghost were released. The Gurkha Ghost joins the Gurkha 125th Anniversary and the East India Trade Company’s Red Witch as its current 2012 IPCPR offerings. Gurkha continues its tradition with its innovative packaging. The Ghost […]
Cigar Preview: Pinolero by A.J. Fernandez
Pinolero by A.J. Fernandez The Pinolero is the latest cigar to be released under A.J. Fernandez Cigars. Back in May, we were the first online cigar web publication to provide a pre-review of a pre-release of the Pinolero. We didn’t know a lot about the cigar, but knew it was coming. At the 2012 IPCPR […]
Cigar Preview: Trinidad Paradox by Altadis
Trinidad Paradox by Altadis At the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, Altadis unveiled its new Trinidad Paradox blend. This cigar follows the hot trend in the industry around the use of San Andres (Mexican) wrapper. It makes the first San Andres wrapper to be brought into the Trinidad family. For Altadis (the parent company of the […]
Cigar Preview: La Palina El Diario KB II (Kill Bill II)
La Palina El Diario KB II La Palina Cigars launched a seventh vitola to its El Diario line. This is a Corona Gorda and is officially called the La Palina El Diario KB II (short for Kill Bill II). Earlier this year, a sixth vitola was added to the El Diario line called the La […]
Cigar Preview: Quesada Q D’Etat Daga
Quesada Cigars officially launched the third installment of its Q D’Etat series. This one is called the “Daga” and gets its name from being a “dagger” like weapon. The Q D’Etat series has used weapon names in each of the releases. The Daga is the longest of the Q D’Etat cigars. This one is in […]
Cigar Preview: Alec Bradley Nica Puro
Alec Bradley Nica Puro (Torpedo) At the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, Alec Bradley Cigars has launched the Alec Bradley Nica Puro. The cigar places a all Nicaraguan tobacco cigar into the Alec Bradley portfolo. The cigar was described to Cigar Coop as a “medium strength” offering. The cigar’s logo features the year 1685. That year […]
Cigar Preview: La Gloria Cubana Trunk Show Twenty Twelve Liga LR-1
La Gloria Cubana Trunk Show Twenty Twelve Liga LR-1 General Cigar Company has added two blends to a new line to its La Gloria Cubana brand. The new line is called the La Gloria Cubana Trunk Show Twenty Twelve and was launched at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. The line is positioned as a small batch, limited release […]
Cigar Preview: La Gloria Cubana Trunk Show Twenty Twelve Liga YG-23
La Gloria Cubana Trunk Show Twenty Twelve Liga YG-23 General Cigar Company has added two blends to a new line to its La Gloria Cubana brand. The new line is called the La Gloria Cubana Trunk Show Twenty Twelve and was launched at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show.The line is positioned as a small batch, […]
2012 IPCPR Trade Show Preview Part 4a: Around the Show Floor
Welcome to our 2012 IPCPR Trade Show Preview. During the month of July, we are looking into the cigar industry’s biggest event – the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show that begins on August 2nd. We’re committed to delivering comprehensive coverage to this event. During the month, we are providing some features of what to expect and […]
2012 IPCPR Trade Show Preview Part 3: Vitolas and Beyond
Welcome to our 2012 IPCPR Trade Show Preview. During the month of July, we will provide a preview into the cigar industry’s biggest event – the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show that begins on August 2nd. We’re committed to delivering comprehensive coverage to this event. Over the next few weeks, we’re providing some features of what […]