The E.P. Carrillo Core Line, a staple of the company for nearly five years is getting an overhaul. At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, the company showed off the E.P. Carrillo Core Plus in both Natural and Maduro offerings. The Core Plus not only has a new look in terms of packaging and bands, but […]
At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Steve Saka’s Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust’s focus was on the new Mi Querida and line extensions to Sobremesa. At the same time, there were several other offerings being offered. These lines will have more limited production and distribution with plans to expand it further over time. Sin Compromiso This […]
At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Caldwell Cigar Company showcased the new Blind Man’s Bluff Connecticut, the second installment of its Blind Man’s Bluff series. Last year, Caldwell launched the first Blind Man’s Bluff in a Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. The significance of the Blind Man’s Bluff line is that he is partnering with Davidoff’s AgroIndustrias Laepe […]
Last week, we discussed what we felt was the most significant, but least talked about story at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show – namely the Connecticut Shade releases coming from Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A. (TABSA). This is significant because this is a factory not known to work with a lot of Connecticut Shade. TABSA […]
As a part of E.P. Carrillo’s portfolio revamping, the E.P. Carrillo Cardinal line has undergone some changes. For starters, the line is now being called the E.P. Carrillo Cardinal Impact. The line has now become an all box-pressed offering. In addition, the cigars have received new banding and new packaging. The Cardinal Impact made its […]
When it comes to collaborations, Boutique Blends is no stranger to this concept. Last year, the company collaborated with Altadis’ Grupo de Maestros to produce the Romeo by Romeo y Julieta Aging Room. The company has also had a long partnership with Jochy Blanco at Tabacalera Palma. This year, Rafael Nodal’s company has teamed up with Ernesto […]
At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, JRE Tobacco showcased its Aladino brand. Aladino is a brand created by Julio Eiroa, father of CLE Cigar Company owner Christian Eiroa. Last year, CLE Cigar showcased and then soft-launched the Aladino brand. Earlier this year, it was announced that Julio Eiroa and his other son (and Christian’s brother), […]
It turns out that for Avo Uvezian’s 90th birthday, there will be a second cigar to commemorate the occasion. At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Shows, Avo Cigars unveiled the Avo 90th Classic Covers Volume 4. This limited edition cigar is the fourth installment of the Classic Covers Improvisation Series, and joins the Avo 90th Classic Covers Volume 3 […]
At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Colibri showed off four new additions to its popular V-Cut line with a Carbon Fiber print finish. These new cutters are expected to be available by the end of the year holiday season. The Colibri V-Cut Carbon Fiber will be available in four colors: blue, silver, red, and black. […]
At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Padron Cigar released the Padron 1926 Serie No. 90. The No. 90 is significant because it commemorates the 90th birthday of company founder Jose O. Padron. While Padron is has been very predictable when it comes to most of their releases (Natural/Maduro releases, box-press), the past couple of years […]
