A Case Study for America One Cigar Lounge Survives Using Passion for Cigars, as the Best Defense By J. Glynn Loope, Executive Director Cigar Rights of America The La Habana Hemingway Team at New Orleans City Hall Last week was special, for one cigar lounge in America. Now one may wonder why, with thousands of Read more about This Just in From the Cigar Rights of America[…]
It’s good to have some vacation time and not have to go anywhere. Today I will review the “Leaf by Oscar” cigar. Before I get into the review allow me to introduce the man behind the Leaf – “Island Jim” Robinson. He is the man who owns the world-famous Leaf and Bean cigar cafe in Read more about Leaf by Oscar – Connecticut – Cigar Review[…]
New Orleans the city of fun and partying may introduce a comprehensive smoking ban. This is but just another right being taken away from us. To make matters worse, in 2015, the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) Association is planning their annual convention in July. This should make for some interesting times in New Orleans. You Read more about New Orleans City Councilwoman LaToya Cantrell to Introduce Smoking Ban[…]
A review of the Bill Bromley “Butter” Cigar At this years IPCPR I was fortunate to speak to many of the movers and shakers in our industry. I also spent some quality time with some of the not so famous , that is for now, boutique companies. One of these companies is Bill Bromley Cigars, I know , Read more about Bill Bromley Butter – Cigar Review[…]
Arandoza “BLUE” Label With this review I complete the Arandoza Red, White, and Blue Labels. I was relaxing on the balcony of my hotel after a busy day of travel to Troy, Michigan after stopping in to see the gang at Don Yeyo Cigars in Dearborn for a break, a little pizza, and to catch up on Read more about Arandoza Blue Label – Cigar Review[…]
Cigar Reviews – Crux Classic 6×52 It has been a long few days and we spent over 21 hours walking the convention floor talking to and interviewing manufacturers. We received many samples and now it is time to choose one. I reached in my portable humidor and pulled out a Crux Classic 6×52. A side Read more about Cigar Reviews – Crux Classic 6×52[…]
Walking the IPCPR floor on day 3 As we walked the floor, we took it a little lighter today and sat longer with some of manufacturers as they seemed to have more time. We had some real nice chats with La Palina Cigars, Veritas Cigars, and a special sit down with Willy Herrera of Drew Estate. Read more about Walking the IPCPR floor Day 3[…]
Warped Cigars – Flor Del Valle Kyle Gellis This years IPCPR has been great and there were new releases of blends from the manufactures at the show. But today, I am quite pleased to report that Warped Cigars introduced, by invitation only, their new Flor Del Valle (Flower of the Valley) cigar. This stick Read more about Warped Cigars – Flor Del Valle[…]
An appeal to the IPCPR After three days of walking the floor at this years IPCPR, I am compelled to report and comment on some of the booths that just should not have been at the show. I am not taking about cigars, pipes, and tobacco. I am talking about items like, Special Gem bracelets Read more about What should not have been at IPCPR[…]
Currently in Session The following state legislatures are meeting actively this week: Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. The District of Columbia and Puerto Rico are also meeting. Active Legislation by State The following legislative activity occurred from June 28 to July 3 on key issues impacting our members. Please contact us with any Read more about Changing cigar smoking laws.[…]
Arandoza Cigars has announced they will release their third line, the Arandoza Red. The new Arandoza Red joins the Arandoza White and Arandoza Blue as the latest cigar from the company. The “red” is expected to be a full bodied stick and it will be wrapped with San Andres leaf. It seems this is the Read more about Arandoza completes the Red, White, and Blue[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: HISPANIOLA CIGARS RELEASE THE VITOLA NO 2 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2014 HISPANIOLA CIGARS RELEASE THE VITOLA NO 2 Englewood New Jersey, June 1, 2014– Hispaniola Cigars announces the release of their Vitola no2 for their main line of cigars. Mr. Melo described the new line by saying, “These cigars deliver Read more about Press Release – HISPANIOLA CIGARS RELEASE THE VITOLA NO 2[…]
(Miami, Florida) June 30, 2014— Roberto P. Duran Premium Cigars, after a successful 2013 launch with the Azan Line of cigars is ready to come into the 2014 IPCPR with a new super-premium blend: The Roberto P. Duran Cigar Brand. Roberto Pelayo Duran introduced the Azan line of Cigars at the 2013 IPCPR which included Read more about Press Release: ROBERTO DURAN PREMIUM CIGARS TO INTRODUCE THE ROBERTO P. DURAN CIGAR BRAND AT THE 2014 IPCPR[…]
Washington, DC-After intensive searching, the IPCPR has named Mark Pursell as the new Chief Executive Officer. Previously, Mr. Pursell was the Senior Vice President of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Mr. Pursell brings a wealth of experience in business development, membership marketing, sales and association management to the IPCPR. At NAHB, Mr. Pursell Read more about IPCPR Hires New CEO Mark Pursell[…]