Press Release: 262 Cigars is gearing up for the 2013 IPCPR Annual Tradeshow
262 Cigars is gearing up for the 2013 IPCPR Annual Tradeshow in Las Vegas, July 13-17. This will mark 262’s second year to exhibit at the show. Located at booth #861/961, Clint and the guys will be unveiling the new Revere Lancero, scheduled to start shipping to retailers this Fall.
262 On Tour Updates
Clint Aaron is burnin’ it up all across the country this Summer and Fall with the 262 Revere Tour. Below are some upcoming tour dates. Visit www.262Cigars.com/262OnTour for more event dates.
June 21
Havana Manor
Louisville, KY
July 5
Brookelynn Premium Cigars
Wilmington, NC
July 30
Up In Smoke
Clarksville, TN
Answering Viewer Questions Transcription
A big thank you to Mike Boucher for being the first to respond and get in the transcription job! Enjoy your sampler buddy! For those that just want the nitty gritty an don’t want to watch the videos here is the meat and bones (the vids contain more info as I go off on other topics here and there). And please remember – these answers are all my OPINION. You are free to disagree with everything but please don’t start an argument:
Transcription of Video #1.
1. Does the color of the wrapper dictate how strong a cigar is?
- There is no direct correlation between the color of the wrapper and the strength of a cigar. You can have a Maduro (dark wrapper) wrapped cigar be extremely Mild in strength or a Connecticut (light wrapper) wrapped cigar be a knock you on your butt Full strength cigar. There is more to a cigar than just the wrapper. The filler and binder play a huge part in dictating whether or not a cigar has strength or certain flavors.
2. What are the different kinds of humidification?
- There are two types of humidification devices, Active and Passive. The active are usually electronic which are actively misting water into the air, usually these are used for huge walk in humidors. An example of this is the Oasis electronic humidifier, they can be found all over the place online. Passive humidification (one or two way) is what you’ll normally find in smaller desktop humidors. One way passive humidification only gives off humidity and two way will give off humidity as well as take in humidity if the humidity rises too high. An example of a one way humidification device are water pillows, these are literally small pillows of gel that soak up water and emit humidification right around 70% these are good to throw into a zip lock baggy if you ship cigars. An example of a two way humidification device which is what I use and (more…)
CO Answering Viewer Questions 3!
The next, maybe the last, of the long series where I put out an open call for all your questions, then sat down and went through them! I should have a full transcript of all thre soon, so there will be an easy to read and lookup page coming soon for all these. In the meantime, I hope this adds to the huge reference series and helps some of you out!
Press Release: Camacho – bold is back with a vengeance
Bold is back with a vengeance!
–– The World’s Leader in Bold Cigars Reveals Most Brazen Move In History ––
PINELLAS PARK, FL (Wednesday, June 12th, 2013) –– Camacho, the world’s leading brand of bold cigars,
today revealed one of the most brazen moves in their nearly fifty-year history. The brand is taking an
aggressive stance on the future and aims to reset the bar for bold and full flavored cigars. Nearly all
elements of Camacho have been intensified; starting with a bolder brand identity, a fierce assortment of
revamped blends, stunning packaging, and an array of killer consumer experiences that sum up this effort in
one simple statement – Camacho is back and bolder than ever.
The new branding, which features an aggressively-poised scorpion, is a fusion of both the old school
heritage and modern day vibe of the brand. The Scorpion mark, a nod to Camacho’s aggressive and
entrepreneurial spirit, personifies a number of core characteristics of the brand: power, fearlessness,
passion and competition. “The core values and DNA of who we are have not been altered, the volume has
been cranked and the focus has been intensified. Our new image is a strong representation both of what we
were and who we have become. It’s a badge of honor to be worn by the powerful, elemental person who
seeks to live his life the way we do – all-out and full throttle,” said Dylan Austin, head of marketing for
Camacho.
Four out of the six blends have been upgraded and taken to heights that most cigars have never dared climb. (more…)
Press Release: Kelner Boutique Factory introduces “Smoking Jacket Cigars”
Kelner Boutique Factory introduces “Smoking Jacket Cigars” – the inaugural release by young master of tobacco and cigar blender,
Hendrik Kelner, Jr.
Santiago, Dominican Republic – June 11th, 2013. Newly independent boutique cigar manufacturer Hendrik Kelner, Jr., son of tobacco legend Henke Kelner, is set to release his first cigar. Fashionably titled – “Smoking Jacket Cigars”, the new brand will debut during the IPCPR Convention in July 2013.
The inaugural release by Hendrik Kelner, Jr., “Smoking Jacket” is the first cigar created in his newly opened Kelner Boutique Factory (KBF) in Santiago. At a very young age, Hendrik always dreamed of opening an independently owned cigar factory, enabling him to create unique cigar blends with his personal touch. After almost 20 years of working with his father Henke, Hendrik’s dream has finally become a reality.
Utilizing some of the finest tobaccos in the world, “Smoking Jacket” was developed to provide connoisseurs with a truly sophisticated cigar smoking experience. Unique tobaccos from the Dominican Republic are the foundation of the blend, while special Brazilian, Peruvian and Nicaraguan tobaccos offer each vitola its own distinct flavor and essence.
The blend will be available in four classic formats: (more…)
Press Release LIMITED EDITION 601 LA BOMBA MADURO “WARHEAD” TO BE INTRODUCED AT IPCPR 2013
Press Release LIMITED EDITION 601 LA BOMBA MADURO “WARHEAD” TO BE INTRODUCED AT IPCPR 2013
Hialeah Gardens, Florida (June 6, 2013) – Espinosa Premium Cigars is proud to announce they will be introducing a limited edition cigar for their full bodied 601 La Bomba line called “Warhead” at IPCPR this year. This is the first time the 601 La Bomba line is offered with a Connecticut Broadleaf maduro wrapper. The Warhead measures 6 1/2 inches by 54 ring and is semi-box pressed with the familiar fuse-like pig tail that is found on the 601 La Bomba line. “Although the wrapper is different, we are using the same powerful blend as the rest of the line.” said Erik Espinosa. (more…)
Awesome Stogieboys.com Video :)
Oh man, this is one of the funniest cigar ads I’ve ever seen, check it and their promotion sale out!
Good Cigar Construction
In the open call for Answering Viewer Questions, someone asked if I could demo deconstruction of a good vs. poor cigar. While I can’t, because I don’t know a cigar has poor construction until it’s smoked, I can show you a good one. Previous videos have already shown poor as I was smoking. I didn’t mind sacrificing this one for two reasons. First and most importantly, I knew with 100% certainty it was constructed right – because I made it. All of it. Second, it sucks 
I’m a terrible blender and roller, they came out pretty bad, at least the last time I tried it. I’ll revisit them at some point but am in no hurry. Anyway, I show you how the vast majority of properly constructed cigars should be. (more…)
Press Release: EAST INDIA TRADING COMPANY TO RELEASE THE ‘ROGUE’
EAST INDIA TRADING COMPANY TO RELEASE THE ‘ROGUE’
(Tamarac, FL) – May 24, 2013: The East India Trading Company is proud to announce the upcoming cigar launch of ‘Rogue’. This much-anticipated brand will hit cigar stores nationwide this summer and be distributed by the Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc.
The mischievous Rogue is the third cigar release under the East India Trading Company and also the name of the top secret, ‘pre-release’ cigar that the company has been featuring at in-store events during the first quarter of 2013, which has received rave reviews from cigar enthusiasts. (more…)
Press Release: Davidoff launches the Masters Edition 2013 “Club House” Toro
Press Release: Davidoff launches the Masters Edition 2013 “Club House” Toro: the perfect cigar for enjoyment over 9 holes of golf.
Basel, May 2013: Davidoff tobacco masters have created these very special Limited Edition “Club House” Toro Cigars with moments of shared pleasure in mind. The connoisseur’s choice, wherever he or she is relaxing, particularly enjoying the fairways on a golf course.
Creation of the Davidoff Masters Edition 2013 “Club House” Toro
For this cigar, the Davidoff Master Blenders decided to play the long game, taking adventurous, sometimes risky, shots. They mixed rare and specially matured tobaccos, focusing on delivering delightful aromas rather than pure strength. (more…)
DJ J13
This is just a shoutout and plug for one of my buddies, a local DJ who makes some of my favorite mixes! I no joke play his compilations pretty much non-stop in the office, I’m a techno/trance/house fan and it’s a staple as background music around here So if you are in to it or haven’t experienced it check out his work here!
Press Release: MOYA RUIZ CIGARS IS ADDING A 6 x 60 VITOLA TO LA JUGADA – PRIETO LINE
Press Release: MOYA RUIZ CIGARS IS ADDING A 6 x 60 VITOLA TO LA JUGADA – PRIETO LINE
May 17, 2013 (Miami, FL) – Moya Ruiz Cigars has announced they are adding a 6 x 60 vitola called Ancho to their La Jugada – Prieto line. The line is available in five sizes, Robusto (5 x 52), Belicoso (6-1/8 x 52), Toro (6 x 52), Doble Corona (7-1/2×49), and now Ancho (6 x 60).
The Ancho vitola is now available and ready to ship to retailers. It is presented in boxes of 20 cigars with an MSRP of (more…)
Press Release: LA GLORIA CUBANA TO LAUNCH ITS FIRST NICARAGUAN CIGARS
LA GLORIA CUBANA TO LAUNCH ITS FIRST NICARAGUAN CIGARS
La Gloria Cubana® is making a bold departure from its Dominican roots with the launch of two new Nicaraguan collections, the first-ever La Glorias to have Nicaragua as the country of origin. Both expressions will mark the expansion of the top-selling Serie R line which started the large ring, full flavor craze back in 1999.
According to Michael Giannini, General Cigar’s director of innovation, “When Serie R debuted, we established a market for bold cigars, and inspired other manufacturers to follow suit. We’re shaking things up again, by further expanding the size and flavor spectrum of our cigars with two unique and different full-flavored Nicaraguan blends, each in ultra-large ring gauges. Both new collections are (more…)
Press Release: La Palina releases the second Goldie from the La Palina Collection: The Goldie Laguito No.5
La Palina releases the second Goldie from the La Palina Collection: The Goldie Laguito No.5
Goldie Drell Paley, the namesake of La Palina cigars, was the wife of Samuel Paley, who founded the company in 1896. Bill Paley, Sam’s grandson and current owner, created The La Palina Collection Goldie to celebrate the history, contributions and accomplishments of women in the cigar industry. Bill is proud to present the initial release of the new Goldie in late May, with a second release in August of 2013. The La Palina Collection Goldie Laguito No.5 will be limited to 2500 numbered boxes.
Produced at the El Titan de Bronze factory in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami, the Goldie is made under the supervision of owner Sandra Cobas. The La Palina Goldie Laguito No.5 will be a (more…)
Press Release: PDR Cigars Announces Distribution Agreement with El Primer Mundo Cigars
PDR Cigars Announces Distribution Agreement with El Primer Mundo Cigars
(Miami, FL) – May 8, 2013: PDR Cigars based in Doral FL is strengthening their relationship with El Primer Mundo Cigars based in Atlanta GA. PDR Cigars will be the exclusive distributor of EPM Cigars managing the sales and distribution of the EPM brand throughout the U.S. and international markets. As a smaller brand, EPM has a limited nationwide presence but this partnership will significantly increase brand availability throughout the country. “This is a great opportunity for the EPM brand. Abe and I have worked well together with launching La Hermandad and have some good synergies with our overlap on sales reps and key accounts. This move will just make things a lot more efficient for our reps and our retailers”, said Sean Williams of EPM Cigars. EPM’s La Hermandad has been made with Abe Flores at PDR Cigars since its launch last spring and has enjoyed solid success. At his factory in the Dominican Republic Abe Flores also makes cigars for brands such as (more…)
