IPCPR 2016: MLB Cigar Ventures
Mike Bellody has been working on and talking about a number of new releases since the spring, but it looks like we might not see them due to FDA’s requirement that new products become commercially...
View ArticleIPCPR 2016: Felipe Gregorio
At this year’s IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, Felipe Gregorio was showing off a relaunch of its Selection Oriana line, a brand that was last seen in 1998. There are two different blends being...
View ArticleIPCPR 2016: La Sirena
La Sirena has been building buzz for its 2016 releases for some time now, starting with the La Sirena LT that came out in April and followed by the Merlion Maduro, which was announced in May and just...
View ArticleIPCPR 2016: Sindicato
Just a few years ago, the 2013 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show opened with a good bit of buzz surrounding a new company formed by some of the largest retailers in the country and headed by the former...
View ArticleIPCPR 2016: Tobacco & Cigar Distribution Corp.
You may not know this company by its proper name, but Tobacco & Cigar Distribution Corp., better known as Tabacalera El Artista, is a Dominican factory and brand that has steadily built a name for...
View ArticleIPCPR 2016: El Galan Cigars
El Galan Cigars released two new brands at the 2016 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show: one is an extension of an already existing blend, while the other is a cigar meant to honor owner Felix A Mesa’s...
View ArticleIPCPR 2016: Daniel Marshall
While Daniel Marshall is primarily known for his humidors, the company’s booth this year is mainly focusing on two cigar lines not named Red Label. The company is showcasing its White and Black lines,...
View ArticleIPCPR 2016: Quesada
In terms of approaches, Quesada seemed to take the conservative approach with its new products. There is one new regular production line, one IPCPR exclusive line and the yearly updates to the...
View ArticleIPCPR 2016: HVC Cigars
HVC Cigars is back for another year, this time with a cigar named after the neighborhood where a famous Cuban pimp was killed and a new size for the popular La Rosa 520. I think this is a rare instance...
View ArticleIPCPR 2016: Don Kiki Cigars
The 2016 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show was the debut of K by Karen Berger, a new cigar by the widow of Enrique “Kiki” Berger, who passed away in 2014. The cigar is not only made exclusively with...
View ArticleIPCPR 2016: Dictador Cigars
While there were no new blends at this year’s show for Dictador Cigars, the company did announce a pair of new vitolas for two of its lines: J. Nelson 1974 and Pavo Real. J. Nelson 1974 Box Pressed...
View ArticleIPCPR 2016: Epic Cigars
After adding just one new cigar at the trade show last year, Epic Cigars was showing off two new lines this year, as well as making two former limited editions regular production releases. Although it...
View ArticleIPCPR 2016: Falto Cigars
On a major lane in the middle of the floor, Falto Cigars has a fairly extensive booth that included both frosted glass and extremely comfortable carpet, along with a nice display of both new and...
View ArticleIPCPR 2016: Ashton
It’s Vegas. If you asked me to place a bet on what to expect from Ashton Distributors Inc.: a new line for La Aroma de Cuba or San Cristobal and new sizes for the limited edition blends of both. And...
View ArticleIPCPR 2016: Caldwell Cigars
Robert Caldwell rolled out a new booth this year that was designed by a team of Los Angeles-based artists and made out of a mixture of crates, pallets and other similar materials. The result was far...
View ArticleIPCPR 2016: A.J. Fernández
As one retailer put it: A.J. Fernández is everywhere. The factory is making new cigars for the two largest companies in the business, Altadis U.S.A. and General Cigar Co., as well as smaller companies...
View ArticleFlor de Selva No. 20
In 2015, Maya Selva Cigarres celebrated its 20th anniversary with a limited edition lancero, bearing the brand and blend of its flagship line, Flor de Selva, and the appropriate name of No. 20. The 7 x...
View ArticleIPCPR 2016: Foundation Cigar Co.
The sophomore year for Nicholas Melillo is a big one. There are three new lines and extensions. To give you an idea, the Foundation Cigar Co. portfolio has increased from five SKUs to 31 with this...
View ArticleIPCPR 2016: Battleground Cigars
While Battleground Cigars was located in the back of the trade show floor, they made the most of their space by setting up a tent that captures the company’s vibe of producing cigars with themes and...
View ArticleIPCPR 2016: Altadis U.S.A.
As one of the cigar industry’s biggest companies, it’s interesting to see what Altadis U.S.A. will have in store both in terms of products and presentation. In previous years the company has undertaken...
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