At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show in New Orleans, Cubanacan Cigars will unveil a national launch of its Mederos cigar brand. The Mederos brand has been one in the company’s portfolio for five years. During this time it has enjoyed a small following. The company now has plans to take the brand to the next level. […]
Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo to Introduce Selección Oscuro at 2015 IPCPR
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At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, E.P. Carrillo will release the new E.P. Carrillo Seleccion Oscuro. The cigar introduces a San Andres Oscuro wrapper into the company’s portfolio. According to a post on the company’s Facebook page, the cigar is expected to arrive in stores late July, early August. The company describes the cigar as […]
2015 IPCPR Trade Show Preview Part 3: Around the Show Floor (First 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: La Flor Dominicana La Nox
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At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, La Flor Dominicana will unveil a new line called La Nox. La Nox is Latin for “the night” and the theme of dark will be front and center with both the cigar and the packaging. The cigar features a dark Brazilian wrapper over a San Andres Mexican binder and […]
Cigar News: La Flor Dominicana Coronado Returns
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About 18 months ago, many were surprised when La Flor Dominicana announced it was discontinuing the Coronado by La Flor line. Fans of that cigar have can now look forward to its return. The cigar will be rebranded La Flor Dominicana Coronado and include the La Flor Dominicana branding on it. Plans are for the […]
Cigar News: Hirochi Robaina Leaves Cubanacan, Joins La Palina Cigars
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As we approach the final week heading into the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, a name who made a splash at last year’s IPCPR Trade Show is on the move. La Palina Cigars has announced that acclaimed cigar grower / cigar maker Hirochi Robaina is joining its team. In parallel, Robaina has told Cigar Aficionado he […]
Cigar News: Litto Gomez Diez LG 2015
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After a one year hiatus, La Flor Dominicana has announced the return of the Litto Gomez LG line. This is a tobacco comprised of tobacco from a single vintage year and a single farm (in this case La Canela). It is also the eponymous cigar for company founder Litto Gomez. Plans are for the […]
Cigar News: Alliance Cigar adds Aging Room Quattro F55 to DeSocio Collection
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Wholesale distributor Alliance Cigar has announced it will carry a new exclusive size of Boutique Blends Aging Room Quattro F55. The Aging Room Quattro F55 DeSocio is set to make its debut at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show. This new size becomes the fifth installment of Alliance Cigar’s DeSocio series – a series of sizes […]
Cigar News: La Flor Dominicana 1994 Tango
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At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show in New Orleans, La Flor Dominicana will showcase a new size to its La For Dominicana 1994 line. The La Flor Dominicana 1994 Tango will become the fifth vitola in the regular production 1994 blend. The Tango introduces a 4 1/2 x 48 vitola- the smallest size in length […]
Cigar News: The Meridian by Cornelius & Anthony
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At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show in New Orleans, Cornelius & Anthony will launch its Meridian. Meridian is produced in the Dominican Republic and it will be available in four sizes. Based in Virginia, Cornelius & Anthony is the premium cigar arm of S & M Brands. S & M is owned by the Bailey […]