Crux Cigar Company has announced the third of its releases planned for the second half of 2015. The Crux Limitada PB5 is the first in what is planned to be an annual release small batch series. The PB5 will make its debut at the 2015 IPCPR Show along with the previously announced Crux Guild and Crux […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Undercrown Shade
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Drew Estate has announced a new cigar under its Undercrown brand. The cigar introduces a Connecticut Shade offering in its premium cigar portfolio. The Drew Estate Undercrown will be unveiled at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. The cigar was blended by Drew Estate Master Blender Willy Herrera and marks his first release […]
Cigar News: Cubanacan Addresses Robaina Move, HR Line, and Factory Questions
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Last Friday, news broke that Hirochi Robaina told Cigar Aficionado that he was leaving Cubanacan Cigars. This was followed up by a report that La Corona factory in Esteli had broken ties with Cubanacan. Today Cubanacan commented on Robaina’s decision, stated that the HR brand remains a part of Cubanacan, and confirmed the company has not lost, nor ever have […]
Cigar News: Klin Tobacco to release The Caleanoch Featuring Peat Fired Tobacco
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At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Klin Tobacco who is best known as the parent company for Hammer + Sickle Cigars will unveil a new brand called The Caleanoch. The goal of The Caleanoch was to bring together a cigar experience for the Scotch Whiskey enthusiast. As the company soon discovered, it found this easier […]
Cigar News: A.J. Fernandez Enclave
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At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, A.J. Fernandez will introduce its newest line of cigars, the A.J. Fernandez Enclave. The Enclave pays tribute to the native Americans, who were well known to be purveyors of tobacco. Once again, master blender A.J. Fernandez will team up with his father Ismael to produce the blend. The name […]
Cigar News: La Flor Dominicana Air Bender Maduro Launching at 2015 IPCPR
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La Flor Dominicana is extending its Air Bender line to include a maduro offering. The company has announced that the Air Bender Maduro will be launched at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show. While this isn’t the first time an Air Bender Maduro has been released, it now will have an on-going spot in the LFD portfolio. […]
Cigar News: Cubanacan Cigars to Add Toro to Connecticut, Habano, and Maduro lines
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At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Cubanacan Cigars will debut a new toro-sized line extension to its Cubanacan branded lines. The Cubanacan Connecticut, Cubanacan Habano, and the Cubanacan Maduro will each receive a 6 x 50 Toro in its lineup. The addition becomes the first line extension to the Cubanacan branded line since the Cubanacan […]
Cigar News: Cubanacan Cigars Plans Full Launch of Mederos at 2015 IPCPR Trade Show
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At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show in New Orleans, Cubanacan Cigars will unveil a national launch of its Mederos cigar brand. The Mederos brand has been one in the company’s portfolio for five years. During this time it has enjoyed a small following. The company now has plans to take the brand to the next level. […]
Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo to Introduce Selección Oscuro at 2015 IPCPR
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At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, E.P. Carrillo will release the new E.P. Carrillo Seleccion Oscuro. The cigar introduces a San Andres Oscuro wrapper into the company’s portfolio. According to a post on the company’s Facebook page, the cigar is expected to arrive in stores late July, early August. The company describes the cigar as […]
Cigar News: La Flor Dominicana Salomon Especial
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Last year, La Flor Dominicana brought back its Salomones offering for a limited run. This year, it makes another return with a twist literally. At this year’s IPCPR Trade Show, the company will launch the La Flor Dominicana Salomon Especial. This will be based on the Habano blend of the Salomones, but feature an Ecuadorian […]