For the first time in three years, PDR Cigars’ AFR-75 Maduro line is receiving a line extension. At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, PDR Cigars introduced a new 4 x 54 vitola called Catador into the AFR-75 line. The Catador brings the total number of vitolas in the AFR-75 line to four. The AFR-75 derives […]
It’s a sequel – sort of. At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, CAO Cigars unveiled its CAO Consigliere. This is essentially is a return of the popular CAO Sopranos Edition that had been discontinued back in 2013. The cigar returns with a familiar look, but a new name – Consigliere. When talking to CAO blender/ ambassador Rick […]
E.P. Carrillo’s massive revamping of its portfolio pretty much hit every offering. While the E.P. Carrillo New Wave Connecticut did not have a blend change, it did receive some updated packaging. This new look was unveiled at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show. The new packaging included new band and box design. In addition, the Selectos […]
At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Caldwell Cigar Company unveiled two line extensions to The Last Tsar in the form of a Corona Gorda and Toro Extra. The new sizes add a third and fourth size to what has been to what is the Caldwell’s most premium offering in the portfolio. The Last Tsar is […]
Wasn’t this supposed to be the year where product was just going to come out of the woodwork? While General was right at the top of the amount of new releases, there actually seemed to be a little less than in previous years. The booth seemed to be slightly smaller as well – continuing a […]
At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Crux Cigar Company introduced several line extensions. These line extensions included new sizes for Crux Classic, Crux Bull & Bear, and the Crux Guild. First up, the Crux Classic receives two new sizes – a Corona Gorda (5 3/8 x 46, SRP $7.49) and a Gordo […]
Topper Cigars, a company that is based in Connecticut is celebrating its 120th anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, the company has released a special cigar. The Topper Grande 120th Anniversary is not only a commemorative cigar, but its a cigar that also pays homage to the company roots. Topper Cigars are known for its high […]
At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Espinosa Cigars showcased its new Connecticut Shade offering, the Espinosa Crema. However it was following the trade show where there were a few surprises. Made at the companys La Zona factory, the Espinosa Crema uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper from Ecuador over Nicaraguan binder and fillers. It was originally […]
At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, E.P. Carrillo launched a new line known as Original Rebel. The inspiration for this line came from Alan Rubin of Alec Bradley referred to EPC brand owner Ernesto Perez-Carrillo as “the original rebel”. The name struck a cord with Perez-Carrillo and he decided to launch a new line called […]
It is perhaps 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). TABSA is the factory in Nicaragua owned by Casa Fernandez. This is a factory that has become world-renowned for working with its Aganorsa farm […]
