Well the votes are in. Now that it has been two weeks since the 2017 IPCPR it is time to announce the best Boutique Cigar booth at the show. First let me say, these small brands that go to the show, spend a fair share of their money to market their brand with the hope Read more about Best Boutique Cigar Booth at IPCPR 2017 – Southern Draw Cigars[…]
A living, breathing moment, that’s how Tony Bellatto and Craig Rossi describe a cigar on their La Barba Cigars website. I don’t disagree with that statement. If you have been following boutique cigar lines for anytime in recent history then you are familiar with the La Barba brand founded in 2010. Like many boutique lines, Read more about La Barba Purple Cigar Review – A Living, Breathing Moment[…]
You know, when I get my hands on a cigar brand I have never had or just got acquainted with, I always do a little background research on it. I try to find a story, a reference to the name, or the meaning of the band. Today is no different, as I reached into the Read more about Jeremy Jack JJ15 Cigar Review – Smart and Refined Pleasure[…]
Every year in July, the cigar industry converges for a celebration of our lifestyle with brand owners, retailers, and media members. This event is known as the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) association convention. It is here where those responsible for creating the new blends introduce them to the those that sell them Read more about Try the Green ACID! – Two Wrongs Make a Beautiful Right.[…]
During the 2017 IPCPR I took some time with numerous brand owners to talk about their blends and business in general. One of the questions I asked, was how are they handling the FDA regulations on the cigar industry. It is just about a year (August 8, 2016) since the FDA clamped down on our Read more about Cigar Industry Talks about FDA Rules[…]
Back at the 2016 IPCPR, Ventura Cigar Co, introduced the Case Study Cigar Project to the world. The project plans to feature 26 unique blends from all over the worlds tobacco producing regions. The concept is a tribute to Arts & Architecture magazine, which through the years 1945 to 1966, commissioned the rising stars of mid-century Read more about Ventura Cigars Case Study 03 Cigar Review[…]
One of the busiest booths at this years IPCPR was Micallef Cigars. You may not know this company, but you might have heard of the Gomez Sanchez family who has crafted cigars for 134 years. Maybe you have visited one of the Reata restaurants in Alpine and Fort Worth, Texas owned by Dr. Al Micallef. Read more about Micallef Cigars Experiencia – A Name Wrapped in 134 Years of Experience[…]
Last month I took an opportunity to stop into the Don Kiki Cigar Superstore in Daytona Beach, FL. As you may have read in that article, it is one of the nicest shops I have been to. During my visit there, I picked a Don Kiki Gold Label cigar to enjoy and review when I Read more about Don Kiki Gold Label Cigar Review – Passion Loyalty Courage[…]
Back in 2015, Crossfire Cigar, LLC released the Library Series 1st Edition cigar line. The line contained three different blends each packaged in 10-count boxes resembling a novel. Each blend was named like the title of a book. Diary of a Connecticut Count of San Andres Legends of the Arapiraca In the company’s original press Read more about Crossfire Legends of the Arapiraca Cigar Review[…]
Well,I finally made it to Vegas as you have all seen from some social media posts. After a long drawn out registration process and a long hotel check in line I made it to my room, freshened up and got my bearings. I was going to attend the business meetings but by the time I got all Read more about IPCPR 2017 Day 1 and 2 – A short update.[…]
Let’s get one thing straight, I don’t believe in Zombies and I don’t watch or like Zombie movies or TV shows. Maybe I am in a small percentage of people but I am not worried about a Zombie Apocalypse. I figure if there was such an event we have plenty of Marvel Super Hero’s to Read more about Viaje Zombie Antidote Collectors Edition Cigar Review – I Needed Help![…]
Last year at the IPCPR, the Moya Ruiz team teased us all with a new blend – the IL Ridotto. The name translates into “The Private Room” . IL RIDOTTO was the first public legal casino in Venice. We noted back then: If the Rake set the bar, the IL RIDOTTO has can be expected to Read more about We have been waiting for it – The Moya Ruiz IL Ridotto[…]
Thursday, July 6, 2017 — Miami, FL – Drew Estate announces today the newest extension to the prized Undercrown Brand, the Undercrown Sun Grown. The new Sun Grown is the third Undercrown expression, complimenting Undercrown Maduro and Undercrown Shade. The Undercrown Sun Grown will be displayed in Drew Estate’s booth (Booth #2608) at the IPCPR Read more about The Undercrown Takes in Some Sun – The Undercrown Sun Grown[…]
Direct from Coral Gables, FL, Litto Gomez and La Flor Dominicana are bringing 3 new releases to this years IPCPR in Las Vegas. Announced today, the company will be introducing the following at this years show: La Volcada Factory Press La Nox Petite (50-count cabinet) The La Volcada is described as a nod to Uruguay, the Read more about La Flor Dominicana Announces New Releases[…]