La Antiguedad by My Father Cigars – Toro La Antiguedad is a new line by My Father Cigars that has been launched in 2014. From its initial appearance, its banding evokes memories of another line by My Father Cigars, the Flor de las Antillas. La Antiguedad is a completely different line; but with the banding […]
2014 IPCPR Trade Show Preview Part 3: Manufacturer Spotlight
Welcome to our 2014 IPCPR Trade Show Preview. During the next few weeks, we are providing a preview into the cigar industry’s biggest event – the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show that begins on July 19th in Las Vegas, Nevada. During this time, we’ll continue our weekly preview from an industry standpoint. In between, expect lots […]
Cigar News: My Father Connecticut (Cigar Preview)
My Father Cigars will be the latest company to introduce a Connecticut Shade Cigar. The company will be introducing the My Father Connecticut at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. Some initial details on this announcement were reported by Cigar Aficionado this week. The My Father Connecticut is significant for two reasons. First, […]
Cigar News: My Father Cigars La Antiguedad Arrives on Shelves (Cigar Preview)
La Antiguedad the latest line by My Father Cigars has begun to surface on retailer shelves. Back in February, the La Antiguedad line was announced by My Father Cigars. The name La Antiguedad is Spanish for “the seniority or the aged”. This release was described to us as a “Flor de las Antillas but […]
Cigar Review: My Father TAA Exclusive 2014
My Father TAA Exclusive 2014 The My Father TAA Exclusive 2014 is one of seven releases of the 2014 TAA Exclusive Series. This series consists of cigars from seven different manufactures that will be sold exclusively to Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) retailers. This marks the second time that My Father Cigars has released a […]
Cigar Review: My Father Draper’s 126th Anniversary
My Father Draper’s 126th Anniversary The My Father Draper’s 126th Anniversary cigar is a limited production, retail exclusive by My Father Cigars to Washington DC area retailer W. Curtis Draper. In 2013, this cigar was one of two releases to commemorate the 126th Anniversary of Draper’s (the other was a lancero edition of the Guillermo […]
Cigar News: My Father TAA Exclusive to be Released to Tobacconist Association of America (Cigar Preview)
At the 2014 Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) convention held in Cabo San Lucas , it was announced that My Father Cigars will be providing an exclusive cigar to TAA members. The My Father TAA Exclusive will add a 6 x 50 box-pressed toro based on the original My Father blend. The My Father TAA […]
Cigar News: My Father Cigars to Launch La Antiguedad
In the 2/8/14 edition of our Cigar Industry Report, we noted a teaser photo by My Father Cigars’ Janny Garcia on a cigar called La Antiguedad. Information on this project has now surfaced as Cigar Aficionado.com has reported this will be a new line launched by My Father Cigars. According to the report, the cigar […]
2013 Year in Review: Best Line Extensions for 2013
The vision behind our Cigar Coop Cigar of the Year Coutndown is to find the best new blends that were smoked in the past year. At the same time, there are many great blends that have already been released that add line extensions in the form of new vitolas. These vitolas share the same tobacco […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #6 Don Pepin Garcia – 10th Anniversary Limited Edition 2013 (Part 25 of Epic Encounters 2013)
“…this cigar is also the total package. It is one of the best releases to come out of My Father – and there have been some good ones.” #6 – Don Pepin Garcia – 10th Anniversary Limited Edition 203 Coming in at #6 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the Don Pepin Garcia – 10th […]