At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Drew Estate Tobacco company will introduce a line extension to its Herrera Esteli Norteno line. The Herrera Esteli Norteno Edicion Limitada Churchill will introduce a limited edition 7 x 48 Churchill “Parejo Prensado” into the line. The new Churchill becomes the seventh vitola in the line and first line extension since Norteno made […]
Cigar News: Untamed Extreme by La Aurora
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At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, La Aurora Cigars will release a new line called Untamed Extreme. The cigar is meant to be a follow-up to the Untamed by La Aurora – which was released at last year’s trade show. The original Untamed Cigar was positioned a stronger, full-bodied release in the La Aurora […]
Cigar News: Miami Cigar and Company to Introduce Coffee Break by Tatiana
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At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Miami Cigar will introduce a new line under its flavored cigar brand, Tatiana. The Coffee break by Tatiana will introduce three flavor variations with the theme of coffee. There are three flavor options. In a press release announcing the Coffee Break by Tatiana, the three blends are described […]
Cigar News: Steve Saka’s Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust to Launch Sobremesa
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If you watched Episode 146 of Stogie Geeks with former Drew Estate CEO Steve Saka, you heard for the first time of his plans to return to the cigar industry. It was the first interview with Saka since his non-compete with Drew Estate had expired on June 19, 2015. While Saka didn’t drop company names, […]
Cigar News: Crux Limitada PB5
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Crux Cigar Company has announced the third of its releases planned for the second half of 2015. The Crux Limitada PB5 is the first in what is planned to be an annual release small batch series. The PB5 will make its debut at the 2015 IPCPR Show along with the previously announced Crux Guild and Crux […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Undercrown Shade
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Drew Estate has announced a new cigar under its Undercrown brand. The cigar introduces a Connecticut Shade offering in its premium cigar portfolio. The Drew Estate Undercrown will be unveiled at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. The cigar was blended by Drew Estate Master Blender Willy Herrera and marks his first release […]
Cigar News: Klin Tobacco to release The Caleanoch Featuring Peat Fired Tobacco
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At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Klin Tobacco who is best known as the parent company for Hammer + Sickle Cigars will unveil a new brand called The Caleanoch. The goal of The Caleanoch was to bring together a cigar experience for the Scotch Whiskey enthusiast. As the company soon discovered, it found this easier […]
Cigar News: A.J. Fernandez Enclave
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At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, A.J. Fernandez will introduce its newest line of cigars, the A.J. Fernandez Enclave. The Enclave pays tribute to the native Americans, who were well known to be purveyors of tobacco. Once again, master blender A.J. Fernandez will team up with his father Ismael to produce the blend. The name […]
Cigar News: La Flor Dominicana Air Bender Maduro Launching at 2015 IPCPR
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La Flor Dominicana is extending its Air Bender line to include a maduro offering. The company has announced that the Air Bender Maduro will be launched at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show. While this isn’t the first time an Air Bender Maduro has been released, it now will have an on-going spot in the LFD portfolio. […]
Cigar News: Cubanacan Cigars to Add Toro to Connecticut, Habano, and Maduro lines
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At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Cubanacan Cigars will debut a new toro-sized line extension to its Cubanacan branded lines. The Cubanacan Connecticut, Cubanacan Habano, and the Cubanacan Maduro will each receive a 6 x 50 Toro in its lineup. The addition becomes the first line extension to the Cubanacan branded line since the Cubanacan […]