The Cornelius & Anthony Meridian, a brand that was initially unveiled at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show is getting a re-launch for 2016. Today the company announced that at this year’s IPCPR Trade Show, the Meridian will once again be showcased – but this time will feature a makeover including a new blend and a […]
Cigar News: Cornelius & Anthony Venganza to Launch at 2016 IPCPR Trade Show
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Cornelius & Anthony has announced a new line called Venganza. The cigar is positioned as a “rich and flavorful powerhouse”. The cigar will be produced at Erik Espinosa’s La Zona factory and will make its debut at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show. The Venganza will feature art work for the 1876 patent form of The […]
Editor’s Corner Volume 5, Number 8: Decision Points
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2016 will mark our seventh consecutive year of IPCPR Trade Show coverage. For this year’s Cigar Coop IPCPR coverage, it appears we may have to adjust the formula we have used for several years. Over the past few years that formula has involved three components to our coverage: “Pre Game” (covering product announcements before the […]
Cigar News: D’Crossier Presidential Collection Pennsylvania Avenue to Launch at 2016 IPCPR
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At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Pure Aroma Cigars will launch the D’Crossier Presidential Collection, Pennsylvania Avenue. The name pays homage to company founder Santana Diaz’s appreciation of the U.S. being his home since 1995 while at the same time making a statement against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, who have issued crippling regulations for […]
Cigar News: Andre Farkas Discusses IPCPR 2016 and More
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Viaje Cigars President Andre Farkas was a special guest on Episode 192 of Stogie Geeks. As a part of his visit, Farkas discussed some of the company’s plans for 2016, including the details on what to expect from Viaje at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show. No doubt, the pending regulations from the U.S. Food and […]
Cigar News: Nomad Martial Law to Launch at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show
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At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Nomad Cigar Company will unveil its latest release, Martial Law. For this project owner Fred Rewey collaborated with a factory he hasn’t worked with in the past, Fabrica Oveja Negra. Martial Law marks the 11th blend produced by Nomad Cigar Company, and the 8th Nicaraguan been overall. The cigar incorporates […]
Cigar News: Cusano Revamps Bundled Line; Introduces Cusano N1 Nicaragua
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As a part of its overall revamping, Cusano Cigars, the value priced brand in the Davidoff portfolio has announced will also be revamping its bundle lines. This includes introducing a new blend offring, Cusano N1 Nicaragua as well as the repackaging the current Cusano M1 Connecticut and Cusano P1 Maduro offerings. The revamped Cusano bundle lines […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Yamasá Announced
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After tackling Nicaragua and Brazil, Davidoff returns home for its third installment of its “Discovery” (Black Label) brand. This week the company unveiled Davidoff Yamasa. The name Yamasa is for a region in the Dominican Republic, the country where many Davidoffs are produced. Plans are for the Davidoff Yamasa to be launched at the 2016 IPCPR […]
Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company Bishops Blend to Launch at 2016 IPCPR
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At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) will showcase a new blend called Bishops Blend. The cigar will be a small batch release that is highlighted by a blend that incorporates both Connecticut and Pennsylvania Broadleaf in the fillers. Plans are for Bishops Blend to ship to retailers […]
Cigar News: H.R. Claro, H.R. Blue, and Limited H.R. Corona to Launch at IPCPR 2016
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H.R Cigars, the collaboration between Hiroshi Robaina and Omar Gonzalez Aleman is adding ready to add two new lines. Today, White Hat Distribution the exclusive distributor for H.R. in the United States has announced it is adding two new blends under the brand – H.R. Claro and H.R. Blue. In addition a limited production corona […]