A few weeks ago, we noted a segment in which Davidoff North America president Jim Young was a guest on Kiss My Ash Radio. During that segment, Young mentioned that there were a pair of 25th Anniversary Cigars coming from Davidoff of Geneva. One cigar was meant to showcase the 25th anniversary of Davidoff in the […]
It was nearly three years ago when I first learned about La Palina. I happened to be in Roanoke, Virginia at Milan Tobacconist and a La Palna event was taking place upstairs at Commonwealth Cigar Club. I had not heard of La Palina Cigars, but I came out of that event and realized this was […]
At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Davidoff was showcasing some packaging for will become their second installment in their limited edition series dedicated to the Chinese Zodiac – the Davidoff Year of the Horse 2014 Limited Edition. The Year of the Horse release was not a surprise. Prior to the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Davidoff North […]
At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Ashton Cigars announced a line extension to its La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Reserva line. The La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Reserva Pomposo will become the fifth vitola in the line – adding a 6 1/2 x 60 non box-pressed offering into the line. The La […]
Avo Serenata Toro – Cigar Coop IPCPR 2013 photo At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, the Avo Cigars section of the Davidoff booth was showcasing a new cigar being added to the brand. The Avo Serenata will be a core line offering – becoming the brand’s first non limited release since the Avo Heritage released […]
The 2013 IPCPR Trade Show is now in the annuls of history. We’d like to thank the IPCPR for the opportunity to cover this event. We’d also like to thank the many manufacturers who have been generous in sharing information leading up to (as well as at) the trade show. This month’s column will focus […]
There is no doubt that in 2013, General Cigar Company was the leader in terms of releasing new products – and in particular new blends. The Richmond, Virginia based company kept things under lock and key before the show and then opened the show with a bang. Of all of the brands under General, the […]
George Rico S.T.K. Miami American Puro Last month, we reported on a new cigar from Gran Habano that would be a blend consisting of 100 percent U.S. grown tobacco – the George Rico S.T.K. Miami American Puro. This was a cigar that was showcased by Gran Habano at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. Since then, […]
Viva Republica Rapture Maduro At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, boutique cigar company Viva Republica showcased two 2013 cigar releases. One of these cigars marked the company’s first maduro cigar called the Rapture Maduro. Viva Republica is a company that was started last year by Jason Holly. Holly also owns a shop in Northeast Pennsylvania called […]
At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Dunhill Cigars showcased their second installment in less than a year to the Aged Reserva Especiale series. This installment is called the Dunhill Aged Reserva Especiale 2006. The Dunhill Aged Reserva Especiale 2006 derives its name from the Dominican Piloto Cubano tobacco contained into the blend. […]
