Macanudo Maduro Cigar Giveaway

August 24, 2016

UPDATE: This contest is now closed Our winners this week were Jimmi & Kyle S. Beginning earlier this year, Macanudo, among the most recognized premium cigar brands in the world, updated its look f... Read More...

Davidoff – IPCPR 2016

Jordan Guttormson

August 24, 2016

IPCPR 2016

Cigar smokers worldwide know Davidoff as the masters of luxury and refinement. And since the 2013 IPCPR, with the introduction of their "Black Label" series with Davidoff Nicaragua, the cigars have become both ... Read More...

Tatuaje – IPCPR 2016

Jordan Guttormson

August 22, 2016

IPCPR 2016

It was long overdue, but for 2016, Tatuaje finally made the leap into their own booth - detaching from the usual setup with My Father Cigars. Pete Johnson then split his new digs between his Tatuaje and L'Ateli... Read More...

Cornelius & Anthony – IPCPR 2016

Jordan Guttormson

August 18, 2016

IPCPR 2016

If you'd have told me that Cornelius & Anthony would be one of the most hoppin' booths at the 2016 IPCPR show a year ago, I'd have responded with, "Who?" Some quick digging around would inform me that they ... Read More...

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Bellas Artes

Jordan Guttormson

August 18, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2016

In 2014, A.J. Fernandez Cigar Company introduced the New World brand at the IPCPR show in Las Vegas. This cigar featured a design unlike anything in their lineup at the time, showcasing a classical and ornate, ... Read More...

Arturo Fuente – IPCPR 2016

Jordan Guttormson

August 17, 2016

IPCPR 2016

The Fuente booth was the same as always for 2016, save for the lack of Carlos Fuente Sr. and Jr. - foreshadowing for the devastating news that the legendary Carlos Fuente Sr. would pass away only one week later... Read More...

RoMa Craft Tobac – IPCPR 2016

Jordan Guttormson

August 16, 2016

IPCPR 2016

In 2014, RoMa Craft shared a booth with Mombacho Cigars, a brand they intended to distribute. In 2015, they went their separate ways, RoMa returning to their own location. But in 2016, it's sort of a mixture - ... Read More...

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust – IPCPR 2016

Jordan Guttormson

August 16, 2016

IPCPR 2016

In 2015, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust debuted at the IPCPR show in New Orleans, ending a 2-year gap in the cigar industry for Steve Saka - the man formerly best known for his work with the legendary Liga Priva... Read More...

CAO Unveils Consigliere at IPCPR 2016

Jordan Guttormson

August 13, 2016

Press Releases

There was a great CAO cigar that came in a red lacquered box. One day it was gone. Everyone assumed it was sleeping with the fishes. A certain crew of guys who smoke CAO made us an offer we couldn’t refuse. ... Read More...

Rocky Patel – IPCPR 2016

Jordan Guttormson

August 12, 2016

IPCPR 2016

The Rocky Patel Booth was similar to 2015's version. There is a large, open space, with gridded-out pillars covering the entire space. Each pillar showcases new or highlighted brands from RP in an elegant fashi... Read More...

Illusione – IPCPR 2016

Jordan Guttormson

August 12, 2016

IPCPR 2016

Arguably the two coolest booths at IPCPR 2016 were Caldwell and Illusione, with the latter taking the top spot for most members of the Cigar Dojo crew. The booth was basically its own entity, moving away from t... Read More...

A.J. Fernandez – IPCPR 2016

Jordan Guttormson

August 11, 2016

IPCPR 2016

AJ's booth was noticeably larger than in years past. The vibe was similar, only the fortress had been fortified - higher walls and complete coverage from all sides... Sometimes these booths begin to resemble st... Read More...

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