Asylum Cigars – IPCPR 2017

July 31, 2017

IPCPR 2017

It was the 5th anniversary for Asylum Cigars and the overall C.L.E. Cigar Company at this year's IPCPR show. As such, the brands showed off a new setup, which contained C.L.E. Cigars, Asylum Cigars, EIROA Cigar... Read More...

93%Juicy

AVO Syncro South America Ritmo Torpedo Largo

Jordan Guttormson

July 28, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2017

AVO Cigars received an update in early 2015—not quite as extreme as sister brand Camacho (both brands being owned by Davidoff of Geneva), but more of a subtle evolution—bringing the twenty-eight-year-old brand ... Read More...

AJ Fernandez – IPCPR 2017

Jordan Guttormson

July 27, 2017

IPCPR 2017

It's no secret that AJ Fernandez has been gaining some serious ground over the past few years, and this was more apparent than ever at this year's IPCPR show. The biggest names in the industry all want a piece ... Read More...

Camacho – IPCPR 2017

Jordan Guttormson

July 25, 2017

IPCPR 2017

Camacho has operated as a sort of "booth within a booth," located within Davidoff's massive layout since Davidoff re-launched the brand in 2013. Since then, the overall Davidoff/Camacho layout has remained larg... Read More...

Drew Estate – IPCPR 2017

Jordan Guttormson

July 24, 2017

IPCPR 2017

Drew Estate managed to hold off from any major announcements (seen from most other brands of similar size) until the last moment, unveiling their plans for IPCPR 2017 mere days before the show opened. And while... Read More...

90%Welcome to the Jungle

CAO Fuma Em Corda

Jordan Guttormson

July 21, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2017

CAO has long been known to push the boundaries, introducing unorthodox packaging, marketing strategies, and highlighting exotic tobaccos that are often unfamiliar to the average enthusiast. This is most evident... Read More...

Foundation Cigars Giveaway

Jordan Guttormson

July 19, 2017

Contests

UPDATE: this contest is now closed Our winners this week were picked by Nick Melillo, live on this week's episode of Smoke Night LIVE. Winners: A.A.A. Donald S. Jerry G. (Grand Prize) ... Read More...

Drew Estate Pappy Van Winkle Tradition cigar display

Drew Estate Announces Pappy Van Winkle “TRADITION”

Jordan Guttormson

July 8, 2017

Press Releases

Miami, FL - Drew Estate announces the formal release of Pappy Van Winkle “TRADITION”. This extremely limited supply brand will be displayed in Drew Estate’s booth (Booth #2608) at the IPCPR Convention and Trade... Read More...

Espinosa Revamps Murcielago Cigar Line

Jordan Guttormson

July 8, 2017

Press Releases

The bat is back... again. Murcielago (Spanish for "Bat") has seen its fair share of changes over the years, including a change in ownership, a change in factories, a new blend, and a rebranding. And for IPCPR 2... Read More...

Drew Estate New York Water Tower tin cigar display

Drew Estate Expands Tin Packaging Across Lineup

Jordan Guttormson

July 7, 2017

Press Releases

Drew Estate is certainly no stranger to small or petit cigars, with many ACID cigars, the Liga Privada Papas Fritas, and Undercrown tins (introduced at IPCPR 2016) being some of the first that come to mind. But... Read More...

IPCPR 2017

Jordan Guttormson

July 7, 2017

IPCPR 2017, PCA

2017 marks the 85th annual convention for the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR), held on July 10 - 14. For those unaware, this is the event for any and all things tobacco rela... Read More...

92%Old School

Aladino Robusto

Jordan Guttormson

July 7, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2017

Nearly every cigar enthusiast, whether or not they are cognizant, has experienced the product or influence of the Eiroa family. Despite the absence of their family name being displayed in the marketplace, such ... Read More...

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