In this cigar conversation from the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, I catch up with one of the rising stars in the cigar industry – Antonio Lam of Reinado Cigars. Antonio founded Reinado Cigars a couple of years ago and his cigars have gotten many accolades. Reinado is a true boutique company that is focused on […]
Cigar Conversation: Ernesto Perez-Carrillo of E.P. Carrillo (Part 13 of the 2012 IPCPR Conversation Series)
In this cigar conversation from the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show in Orlando, Florida, I sit down with the “Godfather of Boutique Cigars”, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr. of E.P. Carrillo. We start off our conversation talking about the E.P. Carrillo Inch line – a new line launched at the trade show. Ernesto discusses how he wanted to […]
Cigar Review: Cuenca y Blanco by Joya de Nicaragua
Cuenca y Blanco by Joya de Nicaragua The Cuenca y Blanco cigar is a new cigar that was launched by Joya de Nicaragua at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. The cigar was anticipated for two reasons: 1) It was the first blend by Joya de Nicaragua since Jose Blanco signed on to be the senior […]
Feature Story: Oliveros/Boutique Blends at the 2012 IPCPR
At the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show in Orlando, Florida, Oliveros Cigars hosted a media session for several members of the online media. The session covered two main areas:1) An understanding of some of the company’s restructuring, line consolidations and repackaging; 2) A walk-thru of the new offerings (and existing offerings for those not familiar with […]
Cigar Conversation: Clint Aaron of 262 Cigars (Part 11 of the 2012 IPCPR Conversation Series)
In this cigar conversation, we talk to Clint Aaron, the president of 262 Cigars. Prior to the show, we identified 262 Cigars as one of our five boutique companies to watch 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. This was 262 Cigars’ first trade show and judging by the activity at the booth, 262 lived up to expectations. Clint will […]
Cigar Review: Tatuaje Avion 12
Tatuaje Avion 12 The Tatuaje Avion 12 is the second release of the Tatuaje Avion line. The Avion line is actually a series of annual release vitolas that are based on the Tatuaje Fausto blend. When Fausto was launched at 2011, the core line consisted of a series of parejos. It was at that time […]
Cigar Conversation: Skip Martin of RoMa Craft Tobac (Part 10 of the 2012 IPCPR Conversation Series)
In this conversation, I sit down with Skip Martin of RoMa Craft Tobac. Prior to the show, I felt that RoMa Craft Tobac was one of the boutique/small companies that we felt would be creating a lot of buzz at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. Judging by the high level of activity in the booth, […]
Feature Story: Nat Sherman at IPCPR 2012
Michael Herklots in action at the Nat Sherman booth at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. Over the past 15 months, an evolution has surfaced at Nat Sherman Cigars. In particular this was evident at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. I managed to get some time with Michael Herklots at the Nat Sherman booth. My time […]
Feature Story: Illusione at IPCPR 2012
Illusione Ultra OP No. 9 One of the big questions I got from many folks from the IPCPR Trade Show was: “what was new from Illusione?”. Illusione brand founder, Dion Giolito made a decision to not unveil anything new at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. Giolito chose to focus on his recently released brands, the […]
Cigar Conversation: Bill Paley of La Palina Cigars (Part 9 of the 2012 IPCPR Conversation Series)
In this cigar conversation, we talk to Bill Paley of La Palina Cigars. We see a little bit of history in this video as Bill is smoking his very first La Palina El Diario KB II (Kill Bill II). We get to see Bill’s initial thoughts to how the cigar is smoking. Given La […]
