CAO – IPCPR 2018
Contained within General Cigar Company's large collection of brands, CAO was the company's primary focus for IPCPR 2018. This was evidenced by CAO utilizing the largest display in General's setup, as well as th... Read More...
Foundation Cigar Company – IPCPR 2018
Shortly before the trade show, Foundation Cigar Co. announced the company's new offerings for 2018, headlined by The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142—a followup to the original Tabernacle cigar from 2016. Whil... Read More...
Foundation Cigar Humidor Giveaway
Foundation Cigar Company owner Nick Melillo (aka @NickRAgua) stopped by the Dojo studio this weekend for an impromptu episode of Smoke Night LIVE. With the IPCPR trade show still fresh in everyone's minds, Nick... Read More...
Tatuaje Cigars – IPCPR 2018
Earlier this year, Pete Johnson announced that his two companies—Tatuaje and L'Atelier Imports—would merge under the Tatuaje Cigars Inc./Havana Cellars umbrella.
This was somewhat noticeable at IPCPR, where ... Read More...
Warped Cigars – IPCPR 2018
Warped showcased a slightly new look for IPCPR 2018, having an overall similar vibe with essentially a new coat of paint.
But what's important is that, unlike the year prior, Warped had plenty of new cigars ... Read More...
Queen City Coffee Giveaway
Much like the craft beer, whiskey/bourbon, and cigar movements in recent years, coffee has likewise seen a shift from "big box" to craft-minded offerings. No longer is it acceptable to simply roast the hell out... Read More...
Davidoff Ending Art Initiative
Oettinger Davidoff AG has announced they will be ending the Art Initiative by the end of 2018.
The Art Initiative was spearheaded by Mrs. Albertine Kopp (launching in 2012), allowing artists from the... Read More...
Caldwell Cigar Company – IPCPR 2018
In 2016, the Caldwell booth featured La Barba Cigars as a new addition to the Caldwell family. In 2017, the booth became the talk of the show, adding Matt Booth and his Room101 brand to the mix. But 2018 saw a ... Read More...
Nat Sherman – IPCPR 2018
Nat Sherman's booth had a similarly upscale feel, compared to past showings at the IPCPR trade show. But while there were little-if-no changes in recent years (following the acquisition of Nat Sherman by Altria... Read More...
Drew Estate Debuts Overhauled Herrera Esteli Lineup
Leading up to IPCPR 2018, kicking off this Friday, Drew Estate has rebranded the entire Herrera Esteli lineup of cigars, including a new core-line blend.
Herrera Esteli was formally launched in 2013, marking... Read More...
IPCPR 2018
The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) is set to converge in Las Vegas, Nevada, for the 86th annual trade show gathering on Friday, July 13th. The convention will be held from ... Read More...
El Artista Announces Cimarron Brand
El Artista Cigars, best known for their Puro Ambar and Big Papi cigars, has announced a new brand for 2018, titled Cimarron.
The cigars are named after the Cimarron regions of the U.S., where Radhames "Ram" ... Read More...