BREAKING NEWS – As many IPCPR attendees were awakening from a deeep slumber this morning, their phones were setting off alert messages from the IPCPR and texts from friends that noted the show will be opening at least 3 hours late. According to the latest information, an electrical fire started in or near the AJ Read more about BREAKING NEWS – Electrical Fire Delays Day 2 of IPCPR[…]
When we think of cigars from the Dominican Republic, we envision a tropical island paradise, one of the first places in the “new world” landed on by Christopher Columbus. The Dominican Republic is one of the largest producers of cigars in the world and is dotted with fields of tobacco, a plant that is indigenous to Read more about El Artista Gets Wild and Lives Free with the Cimarron[…]
The Jacobs Ladder cigar was launched last year by Southern Draw Cigars as part of a bevy of launches for the small Texas company. The cigar climbed our ladder of top 25 cigars to clock in at #7 for the year and my Stogie Press associate, Steve Ajhar, aptly described it as “smooth strength“, a Read more about Southern Draw Cigars Jacobs Ladder Lancero – Rated 96[…]
Island Lifestyle Importers, the exclusive manufacturer of Island Lifestyle Cigars and Tommy Bahama Luxury Cigar Accessories since 2010 has announced the national distribution release of the “Island Club” line of cigars . The launch will be happening at this year’s International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) Convention in Las Vegas. The Island Club cigar Read more about Island Lifestyle Importers Launching Island Club Cigars at IPCPR 2018[…]
Coming off a rocking 2017 IPCPR, Omar de Frias and his Fratello Cigar Company is set to launch their latest creation, the Navetta Inverso at this years International Premium Cigar and Pipe (IPCPR) Association Trade Show starting July 14, 2018. You may be familiar with the original Fratello Navetta that was launched last year at the Read more about Fratello Cigars to Launch Navetta Inverso at the 2018 IPCPR[…]
300 hands is what it takes to go from seed to palate when it comes to cigars. Everything from the planting and cultivation, picking and curing, fermenting, blending, and rolling, box design and creation, art and packaging, all the way to delivery of the final product. Robert Holt and Southern Draw Cigars understand that Read more about Southern Draw Cigars announces the 300 Hands Line of Cigars[…]
Micallef Cigars announced yesterday they will be offering IPCPR specials on all orders starting now through July 17, 2018. The specials include their full line including the latest Micallef Grande Bold line to be introduced at the show. You can mix and match boxes as you desire. Buy 12 boxes get 2 Boxes (equal or Read more about Micallef Cigars Announces IPCPR Show Specials[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2018 At the 2016 IPCPR, Ventura Cigar Company (VCC) made a big splash in the cigar world and hosted a standing room only media event about their latest cigar line known as the Archetype. As explained at that event: Archetype is inspired by the work of psychologist Dr. Carl Jung Read more about Ventura Cigars Extends Archetype Cigar Line to include the Miniseries[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2018 Austin Texas -A cigars ability to be different things to different people – and to be – in effect, the cornerstone of a tribute – was the starting point for the fifth core blend from Southern Draw Cigars. We continue the Southern Draw Cigars tradition of sharing our faith, Read more about Discover CEDRUS by Southern Draw Cigars – only at IPCPR 2018[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2018 As we get closer to the his years IPCPR in Las Vegas starting July 13, the news and press releases continue. If you are a fan of Gran Habano Cigars, then you should be pleased with the new launches that George Rico as been announcing. The latest announcement from the Miami Read more about Cigar News: Gran Habano Introduces Coleccion De Elegancia Corojo No. 5 Maduro[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 29, 2018 Miami, FL – Drew Estate announces today the national launch of “Factory Smokes by Drew Estate,” a collection of four blends, in four different sizes at a very friendly price point. Factory Smokes Sweet Factory Smokes Maduro Factory Smokes Shade Factory Smokes Sun Grown All four will be displayed Read more about Drew Estate Joins the Bundled Cigar Market[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2018 Austin, Texas – Southern Draw Cigars will inform its valued retail partners of a price increase that will take effect on August 1, 2018. The little brand from Texas, says that the increase is due to the cost of FDA compliance, most notably the necessity to update package design to Read more about Southern Draw Cigars announces general business updates and price increase[…]
As I have noted in past news, 2018 is going to be the year of the lancero, at first I thought it was just raining lanceros, but now I think it is a downpour as more cigar brands are filling out the portfolios of their most popular blends with the long-lost lancero vitola. The latest Read more about Foundation Cigars Joins the Lancero Downpour[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2018 Cornelius & Anthony Premium Cigars is proud to release The Gent and Mistress lines at this summer’s 2018 IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas. Both “The Gent” and “Mistress” are produced at the La Zona factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. Both lines will be presented in 4 sizes and presented Read more about Cornelius & Anthony Premium Cigars to release The Gent and Mistress[…]