While we have covered the trade show for the past five years, we really haven’t done an appropriate “wrap up” or recap on Cigar Coop. Thus, this year, we present the first “Post Game” report. This won’t put a close to the 2015 IPCPR coverage. Our product-centric coverage will continue over the next week or […]
2015 marked a big year for Robert Wright and Pura Soul Cigars at the IPCPR Trade Show. This year the company launched two new offerings, one of which is the new Pura Soul Maduro. Like the other offerings in the Pura Soul portfolio, the Pura Soul Maduro will be made by CLE Cigars. Pura Soul […]
At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, General Cigar introduced a second release of its Cohiba Luxury Selection line. The Cohiba Luxury Selection was introduced last year as a ultra-premium offering under the Cohiba line. This release comes in a new size, a 6 x 52 Toro dubbed the LS No. 2. This follows up the […]
Earlier this year, it was announced that Pure Aroma Cigars was entering into a agreement with Espinosa Cigars to handle its distribution. Pure Aroma Cigars is best known for making the D’Crossier brand of cigars. The move was not a surprise to many as D’Crossier Cigars owner Isaisas Santana Diaz and Espinosa Cigars’ owner Erik Espinosa […]
At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Kristoff introduced its new Kristoff San Andres line. The name of this cigar is no surprise as it is named for the San Andres Mexican wrapper this cigar . The Kristoff San Andres is available in three sizes: Robusto, Churchill, and 6 x 60. In addition to the San Andres […]
At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, CLE Cigars showcased three new lines: Aladino, Tatascan, and Rancho Luna. These are new lines of cigars that are spearheaded by Eiroa’s father, Julio Eiroa. “Those are my father’s babies,” said Christian Eiroa who appeared on Episode 150 of Stogie Geeks. According to Christian, his father always wanted to […]
At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Kings Cigars launched its latest line, Knights. Knights will add three new blends to the company’s portfolio. It will also add a value-priced offering with pricing in the $4.00 to $6.00 range. The Knights line will offer three wrapper options, a Connecticut Shade, a Ecuadorian Habano, and Brazilia Mata […]
For the past four years, Boutique Blends President Rafael Nodal has set aside time the first day of the IPCPR Trade Show for the media to give a briefing on his new releases. In this author’s opinion, this is a model that more brands should follow. Nodal pretty much provides uninterrupted access and gives his full […]
Three years ago, Michael Giannini and General Cigar Company launched Foundry Tobacco Company, which would essentially become a subsidiary under the General Cigar umbrella. The brand has been known for the unpredictable and a sandbox for Giannini’s creativity. This year marked a big change for Foundry. While there were considerably less releases than in previous […]
While it was announced several months ago, the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show saw the unveiling on the second installment of the Viaje Collaboration Series. This year’s collaboration was with the new factory the company is working with – PDR Cigars. The Viaje Collaboration 2015 marks first Viaje release to be packaged in individual coffins. The […]
