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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...

Cohiba Debuts Macassar at IPCPR 2016

Jordan Guttormson

August 10, 2016

Press Releases

Distant from even the most primitive modes of transportation, Indonesian Macassar is arguably the most difficult ebony in the world to procure and one of the world’s most beautiful exotic woods. In a fitting tr... Read More...

AVO Cigars – IPCPR 2016

Jordan Guttormson

August 10, 2016

IPCPR 2016

AVO embodies the clean and colorful design that Camacho made so easily accessible to consumers, while maintaining the classy/refined feel of Davidoff's premium selection. And this is where you'll find their boo... Read More...

Room101 – IPCPR 2016

Jordan Guttormson

August 10, 2016

IPCPR 2016

For the past few years, Room101 has occupied a small corner within the Davidoff compound at IPCPR. Their 2016 setup kept with this theme, bringing a calm, cool, and sophisticated demeanor - all the while retai... Read More...

La Gloria Cubana Serie R Black Maduro cigar packaging

La Gloria Cubana Introduces New Cigars at IPCPR

Jordan Guttormson

August 9, 2016

Press Releases

La Gloria Cubana is launching two new lines, one created solely for sale at brick and mortar cigar shops and the other developed for internet and catalog retailers. La Gloria Cubana Serie R Esteli Maduro Seri... Read More...

Author Jordan Guttormson