Press Release: House of Emilio Announces Master Retailer Program Gary Griffith announced today that House of Emilio, which includes the Emilio, 1502, Ezra Zion, Nomad, Epicurean, Rodrigo, Guayacan, and Bodega Premium cigar brands has created a “Master Retailer” program. Participating retailers receive training for their staff on all House of … Continue reading
Press Release: House of Emilio Announces Master Retailer Program
by Bryan Glynn, September 23, 2013Press Release: Joya de Nicaragua announces the departure of José Blanco as Senior Vice President
by Bryan Glynn, August 29, 2013Press Release: Joya de Nicaragua announces the departure of José Blanco as Senior Vice President Estelí, Nicaragua-JOYA DE NICARAGUA S.A announced today that José Blanco has stepped down from his role as Senior VP of the Company.The move comes at the end of a two-year contract that resulted in a … Continue reading →
Rebellious Cigars Booth Tour 2013 IPCPR
by Bryan Glynn, July 28, 2013Another new face to the show, meet the Rebellious Cigars blends! RebelliousCigars.com
Emilio Ezra Zion Guayacan Epicurian Nomad And Rodrigo Cigars Booth Tour 2013 IPCPR
by Bryan Glynn, July 25, 2013[nggallery id=791] The House Of Emilio as they say, is now jam PACKED with boutique goodness, with homeruns galore, no joke! These guys were way in the back but probably had the most excitement per sq.foot IMO when it comes to blends. Gary and some of his gang walk you … Continue reading →
J&D Cigars 2013 IPCPR Booth Tour
by Bryan Glynn, July 25, 2013The J&D crew talk about the company and the blends! JDCigars.com
Vato Cigars 2013 IPCPR Booth Tour
by Bryan Glynn, July 24, 2013[nggallery id=790] Vato had one of the more themed booths this year, and I look forward to trying their blends in the future – really nice folks! VatoCigars.com
Shorty Rossi Cigars 2013 IPCPR Booth Tour
by Bryan Glynn, July 24, 2013[nggallery id=789] Showing off his growing collection of special ‘Shorty’ branded/sized blends from various manufacturers, his collection of popular hits keeps improving! Shorty Rossi Cigars
Veritas Cigars 2013 IPCPR Booth Tour
by Bryan Glynn, July 23, 2013[nggallery id=784] The crew of Veritas Cigars takes you through their lineup of blends! VeritasCigars.com
D’Crossier 2013 IPCPR Booth Tour
by Bryan Glynn, July 23, 2013[nggallery id=783] I reviewed and was impressed with the older D’Crossier blends a couple years ago and am looking forward to trying the new releases detailed in this tour! DecrossierCigarsStore.com
Tabacalera El Artista 2013 IPCPR Booth Tour
by Bryan Glynn, July 22, 2013Bringing a full line of blends including the MONSTER 90×11.5″ guy you might have seen in one of my last updates at the show, The Tabacalera El Artista guys show you what they’ve got! ElArtista.com.do
CZ Cigars 2013 IPCPR Booth Tour
by Bryan Glynn, July 22, 2013[nggallery id=781] CZ, newcomers to the industry made their debut at the show this year and takes us on a tour of their new blends! CZCigars.com
Arandoza Cigars 2013 IPCPR Booth Tour
by Bryan Glynn, July 20, 2013[nggallery id=776] I recently reviewed the Arandoza Blue Label and am anxious to try the new White, to see how they compare. Robert & his son take you through their blends! ArandozaCigars.com
Foundry Cigars 2013 IPCPR Booth Tour
by Bryan Glynn, July 18, 2013Foundry Cigars 2013 IPCPR Booth Tour Starting off the coverage this year with Foundry, Michael Giannini takes us through a TON of new releases, and most importantly, reveals details about what the heck those gears were for and what’s next! The booth this year was a little more tame prop … Continue reading →
Press Release: Republic Cigar Company Launches Two New Blends
by Bryan Glynn, June 28, 2013Press Release: Republic Cigar Company Launches Two New Blends (Tampa-FL) Republic Cigar Company is proud and excited to announce the release of the ‘Silver Label’ Connecticut Shade, and the ‘Red Label’ Corojo. The Republic Silver Label is a hand rolled, long filler cigar. It is wrapped in a flawless Ecuadorian … Continue reading →
Press Release: Toraño Family’s Blend D-042 from the Vault Now Ready Fourth-generation cigar and tobacco producers, Toraño Family Cigar Company, has introduced its second Vault premium cigar. The new handmade Blend D-042 joins the top-rated Vault Blend A-008 which was launched in 2011. This latest “Blend from the Vault” combines … Continue reading →
Press Release: Camacho – bold is back with a vengeance
by Bryan Glynn, June 12, 2013[nggallery id=751] 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 … Continue reading →
Cuban Paradise Shoot
by Bryan Glynn, May 18, 2013[nggallery id=739] I had a quick shoot this morning for a new manufacturer about to come on the scene. They have had a small shop in a local tourist area for the past few years but are now expanding and shipping worldwide, just about to launch a website and over … Continue reading →
Press Release: Nomad Cigar Company To Release Nicaraguan Cigar At IPCPR
by Bryan Glynn, April 23, 2013FOR IMMEDITATE RELEASE Nomad Cigar Company To Release Nicaraguan Cigar At IPCPR Orlando, FL (April 23, 2013) – Fred Rewey, founder and president of Nomad Cigar Company, formally announced the introduction of a Nicaraguan blended cigar to the Nomad family. The Nomad Estelí LE Lot 1382 will be released in … Continue reading →
Press Release: Espinosa Cigars Releases a 7×70 Cigar
by Bryan Glynn, April 12, 2013[nggallery id=717] Press Release: Espinosa Cigars Releases a 7×70 Cigar “We have already begun shipping to some retailers. The cigars come in 10 count boxes and have an MSRP of $9.99 per cigar.” On a personal opinion note, I asked them WHY they are continuing this (IMO) stupid huge cigar … Continue reading →
Press Release: CAO Brazilia Carnivale Hits Retail
by Bryan Glynn, March 19, 2013CAO Brazilia Carnivale Hits Retail CAO Brazilia Carnivale is hitting cigar shops as we speak. The 6 ½” x 60 box-pressed beauty is a limited edition release that puts an innovative spin on the popular Brazilia blend. “Carnivale” is made with ligeros from the DR, Honduras and Nicaragua, and a … Continue reading →
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