Debonaire Sagita Phil Zanghi’s Debonaire Cigars has added two vitolas to its Debonaire line of cigars. These extensions will include a panatela offering called Sagita as well as a Toro-sized offering. These line extensions were showcased at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. Debonaire Cigars was launched in 2012. The cigars are made […]
Feature Story: Señor Solomon Cigars 2013 (2013 IPCPR)
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It was about 18 months ago, when I met with Gershon (Gregory) Aizenman at Cuban Crafters in Miami, Florida and learned about his line called Senor Solomon Cigars. Aizenman along with Cuban Crafters’ founder Don “Kiki” Berger are the two principals behind the company. The unique proposition of Senor Solomon Cigars is that the cigars are certified Kosher for Passover. Senor […]
Cigar Pre-Review: George Rico S.T.K. Miami American Puro by Gran Habano Cigars
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George Rico S.T.K Miami American Puro At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Gran Habano Cigars showcased the new George Rico S.T.K. Miami American Puro. This is a cigar that is garnering significant attention for a few reasons. First, as the name indicates, it is a cigar containing only tobacco being grown in the United States. The […]
Cigar Preview: El Reloj by J.C. Newman
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Just prior to the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, J.C. Newman Cigar Company launched a new value priced cigar line. The cigar is called El Reloj and the first size being released is an 8 x 53 cigar known as El Ocho. The cigar was also showcased at the trade show. The […]
Cigar Preview: Davidoff Colorado Claro Anniversario No. 3
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At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Davidoff Cigars showcased a new addition to their Colorado Claro line. The Davidoff Colorado Claro Anniversario No. 3 will add a 6 x 50 toro into this popular limited edition line. The Anniversario No. 3 will become the fifth frontmark to be released in this line. The Davidoff Colorado […]
Cigar Preview: Elogio Robusto Limitada
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Elogio Robusto Limitada At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Elogio Cigars launched its new Elogio Robusto Limitada. This would be one of two new products the company would unveil at the trade show. The Elogio Robusto Limitada is based on the Elogio Limitada Salomon blend. The profile of the Robusto Limitada is described as stronger […]
Cigar Conversation: Rafael Nodal of Boutique Blends at IPCPR 2013
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Rafael Nodal – President of Olveros/Boutique Blends Prior to the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, we identified Boutique Blends as one of our “Five Spotlight Entities” (companies). Boutique Blends would spinoff the Swag and Aging Room Cigars lines of Oliveros Cigars in 2012 into a subsidiary company. The moved proved to be very successful has those […]
Cigar Preview Guayacan Maduro
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Guayacan Cigars launched its second cigar blend at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. This cigar is a maduro offering and is known as the Guayacan Maduro. Guayacan Cigars is a new company in the cigar scene. The company was founded by a gentleman name by Noel Rojas. The cigars are produced in Esteli, Nicaragua where […]
News: Zino Platinum Showcases “The Make of L.A.” at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show
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At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, the Zino Platinum brand of Davidoff showcased its second release in its “Make” series. This one pays homage to the city of Los Angeles and is called “The Make of L.A.” From a report in Cigar Insider, the Zino – Make of L.A. is a slightly modified blend of […]
Cigar Preview: Partagas Black Label Puritos
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At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, mini Cigars were definitely an emerging trend. General Cigar’s Partagas Black Label announced a line extension that would add a mini/cigarillo offering. The Partagas Black Label Purito, due for release in September will be the thinnest ring gauge offering of the line to date. The Partagas […]