2018 marked the fifth IPCPR for Caldwell Cigar Company. The company has evolved its portfolio into a combination of core lines, limited editions, and collaborations. Over the past five years, Caldwell has worked with factories in three different countries (Dominican Republic, Honduras, and Nicaragua). It has also established a strong distribution company with Down & […]
Almost 21 years ago, Arturo Fuente cigar debuted the first OpusX cigar. This was a project featuring a Dominican grown wrapper from the Fuente farm. Opus X would go on to become one of the most iconic premium cigar brands in the history of the cigar business. Now two decades later, Arturo Fuente is getting […]
At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Arturo Fuente Cigars showcased a new limited edition line extension to its Casa Cuba brand known as Casa Cuba Divine Inspiration. This past week, the cigar began to arrive on retailer shelves. The Casa Cuba Divine Inspiration is a different blend than the regular production Casa Cuba offering. It […]
For many years, Drew Estate has always been one of the most active booths at the IPCPR. In 2015, Drew Estate went into its first IPCPR Trade Show as a subsidiary under Swisher International. As we observed, Drew Estate very much remained Drew Estate at that trade show – namely there still was hip-hop music and […]
The 2016 IPCPR Trade Show saw the debut of Cattle Baron Cigars, a line launched by Montana-rancher Bryan Mussard earlier this year. While it was a small booth at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, there was no doubt the big heart that represents of the State of Montana was very much present. Front and center […]
Cigares Prive, a line of cigars by Illusione that was designed to be shop exclusives for various retailers will now be available to all retailers. The line was showcased at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show. The name Cigares Prive stands for “Private Cigars”. Several of Illusione’s shop exclusive cigars were put under the Cigares Prive […]
Just prior to the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Illusione Cigars announced a major expansion to its portfolio. One of the new offerings unveiled at the show was a new line called the Illusione Garagiste. The name Garagiste refers to a group of winemakers in the Bordeaux region, producing “garage wines” who somewhat are considered renegades. […]
Connecticut Shade was certainly a theme with Rocky Patel Premium Cigars at the 2016 IPCPR. One of the new lines showcased was the Catch Twenty-Two Connecticut – a new Connecticut Shade offering in the value-priced Rocky Patel Catch Twenty-Two. The Catch Twenty-Two made its debut at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show in a Corojo offering. The […]
Just prior to the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Illusione Cigars announced its Cruzado line was getting an makeover. The new revamped Cruzado line remains a Nicaraguan puro, but now features a streamlined set of sizes, and new packaging. The Illusione Cruzado is a Nicaraguan puro featuring a Nicaraguan Corojo 99 Rosado wrapper over Nicaraguan Corojo and Criollo […]
At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Sindicato Cigars showcased an old brand known as Particulares. This is a brand currently owned by Casa Fernandez, but Sindicato will be distributing under its umbrella. Particulares is a brand that can be traced back to 1896 Cuba. In 1935, the Particulares brand was purchased by Alonso Menendez. It […]
