At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Sindicato Cigar Group launched three new cigars, but indicated a fourth cigar is currently in development. The new cigar will be called “Sindicato” and according to Sindicato Cigar Group President and CEO Jim Colucci this will be the company’s flagship line.. Colucci did indicate on a Cigar Dave broadcast […]
Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2, Number 27 (7/20/13)
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The Cigar Week Wrap is a one stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of our news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. We will throw in a few bonus items from time to time as well. Our intent is to […]
News: Drew Estate Expands Acid Line – Adds Kuba Grande, Blondie Black, Blondie Bold, Blonde Sweet, and Blondie Select
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Acid Kuba Grande At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Drew Estate announced several extensions to its popular Acid line. This includes a new 6 x 60 line extension to the Kuba Kuba line as well as four variations of the popular Blondie line. Acid Cigars represent Drew Estate’s infused line. Typically, the company has kept […]
News: Drew Estate Classics Pipe Tobacco Debuts at 2013 IPCPR Trade Show
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The IPCPR Trade Show is not just about cigars, it also focuses on the pipe industry. At this year’s trade show, Drew Estate has made a splash into the world of pipe tobacco. The Drew Estate Classics was officially launched at the trade show. As a part of this line, the company has made eight […]
News: E.P. Carrillo Edición Limitada 2013 is Coming
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Packaging for the E.P. Carrillo Edicion Limitada 2013 At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, E.P. Carrillo showcased the packaging around the E.P. Carrillo Edicion Limitada 2013. The E.P. Carrillo Edicion Limitada has been a different blend each year done in one size for a one time release. We spoke to Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr and he […]
News: Asylum Cigars Showcases New Asylum 13 Authentic Corojo Packaging
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Asylum 13 Authentic Corojo 6 x 60 Back in June when we showed some of the first shipments of the Asylum 13 Authentic Corojo packaging, it was using the standard Asylum 13 black band. In a discussion we had with Christian Eiroa, he indicated they were making a band change to avoid confusion with the […]
News: Bodega Premium Blends (BPB) to Become Eighth Company to be Distributed by House of Emilio
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Reunion by BPB The House of Emilio, the umbrella for which Emilio Cigars handles distribution for other companies has added a new member to its family. Bodega Premium Cigars has entered into an agreement by which House of Emilio will handle their distribution. Information of this announcement was provided in a press release by House […]
News: Davidoff Golden Band Award Winners for 2013 Announced
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For the second consecutive year, Davidoff Cigar hosted its annual the Golden Band Award Show at the IPCPR Trade Show. The awards program is meant to honor and the company’s best Appointed Merchants that according to Davidoff “truly embody the Davidoff Standard of Excellence”. The awards were announced at an event held for the company’s […]
Cigar Preview: Toraño Re-packages Reserva Selecta and Adds 6 x 60
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Torano Reserva Selecta As we noted a few weeks ago, Torano Family Cigars is re-packaging their Reserva Select line. In addition, the company is adding a fifth vitola, a 6 x 60. These changes were launched at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. The packaging changes involved eliminating the glass tubes. In a discussion […]
News: Tatuaje Showcases Tatuaje Monsters Series No. 6 at 2013 IPCPR
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Tatuaje Monsters No. 6 Tatuaje Cigars has a new booth at the IPCPR, and it allowed Pete Johnson and his team to showcase the upcoming 2013 blend of the Monsters Series. Because this is the sixth installment of the series, the cigar is being called the “No. 6” As far as a “Monster” goes, the […]