It was our choice for what would be the hottest cigar out there, and the Padron family did not disappoint. IPCPR 2015 was the place where the Padron family would unveil Damaso – the long awaited Connecticut cigar in the Padron portfolio. Damaso introduces a milder offering into the Padron portfolio. This is the first line […]
Cigar News: Camacho Shellback Announced at IPCPR 2015
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For the third consecutive year, Camacho Cigars has unveiled a new limited edition cigar at IPCPR. The Camacho Shellback is scheduled to make its way to retailers. The cigar is the initial cigar of a new series known as the “Brotherhood Series”. A shellback refers to a sailor (or Marine) who has crossed the equator […]
Cigar News: Alec Bradley Tempus Nicaragua
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Alec Bradley will be adding a third blend to its Tempus line, and its keeping to a theme of Nicaragua. Yesterday the company launched a new website and showcased several new offerings including the Alec Brdley Tempus Nicaragua. The Alec Bradley Alec Bradley Tempus Nicaragua joins the Alec Bradley Nica Puro and the newly announced. Alec Bradley Nica […]
2015 IPCPR Trade Show Preview Part 5: Around the Show Floor (Second Pass)
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Editor’s Note For the sixth consecutive year, the Cigar Coop brand will be providing coverage of the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) Association Trade Show and Convention. For the past three years we have brought to you our multi-part preview series on what to expect from the show. This year we made some […]
Cigar News: Asylum 33
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At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Asylum Cigars will launch a new line called Asylum 33. This line appears to introduce a limited production model into the portfolio. The model for Asylum 33 is based on utilizing aged tobaccos in the blend. In this case this is an all Honduran cigar available in four sizes […]
Cigar News: Gurkha Maharaja – The $2,000.00 Cigar
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Earlier this year, Gurkha Cigars announced a new ultra-premium offering known as a the Maharaja. For this cigar, it is raising the bar on “most expensive cigar”. The Maharaja will carry a price point of $2,000 per cigar! Additional details have now been released on the cigar – including the packaging. It is anticipated that […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Makes Liga Privada Unico Serie Ratzilla Available to Drew Diplomat Retailers
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After two small batch releases, the Liga Privada Único Serie Ratzilla is coming back for another run. Today the company announced that that the highly sought after cigar is coming back for what has been described as its largest production run to date. The cigar will be made available to the company’s Drew Diplomat (Preferred) […]
Cigar News: Alec Bradley Nica Puro Rosado
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Alec Bradley will be adding a new cigar to its Nica Puro line. Today the company launched a new website and showcased a new product offering. The Alec Bradley Nica Puro Rosado becomes the company’s second Nicaraguan puro. The cigar is expected to be seen at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show. The cigar is highlighted […]
Cigar News: Cubariqueño Cigar Company Heads to IPCPR with Protocol
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At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Cubariqueno Cigar Company – the venture of Juan Cancel and Bill Ives will showcase its first release, Protocol. After selling the first small batch run of 5,000 cigars to select retailers in New Jersey, the company will do a slightly increased second run (6,000 cigars), and has plans to open […]
Cigar News: Viaje Skull and Bones Ten Ton Tess Collector’s Edition to Launch at IPCPR
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At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Viaje will release a new installment of its Skull and Bones series called Ten Ton Tess. This marks the 13th batch of Skull and Bones released since the line’s inception. As with several Skull and Bones releases, it has a bomb theme. In this case, Ten Ton Tess […]