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: 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 →

Another new face to the show, meet the Rebellious Cigars blends! RebelliousCigars.com

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 through the … Continue reading →

The J&D crew talk about the company and the blends! JDCigars.com

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

Showing off his growing collection of special ‘Shorty’ branded/sized blends from various manufacturers, his collection of popular hits keeps improving! Shorty Rossi Cigars

The crew of Veritas Cigars takes you through their lineup of blends! VeritasCigars.com

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

Bringing 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, newcomers to the industry made their debut at the show this year and takes us on a tour of their new blends! CZCigars.com

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 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 (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 →

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 … Continue reading →

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 2 dozen … Continue reading →

FOR 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 “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 trend?? They … Continue reading →

CAO 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 →