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Cigar News: IPCPR Trade Show Returns to Sands Expo and Convention Center in 2019 and 2020
The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) has signed a multi-year contract to hold its Annual Convention & International Trade Show at the Sands Expo® and The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, beginning in 2019.
Team Cigar Review: My Father La Opulencia Corona
Flavorwise, it was dominantly earth and leather with a great caramel sweetness within the first two thirds, but unfortunately tapering off within the last third. This new blend is definitely worth a try but nothing to go deep on.
Cigar News: Camacho Coyolar Returns
While the blend and formats remain the same, Coyolar makes its return with a bold new look, outfitted with revamped black bands and packaged in unique 25-count grey and black lacquered boxes featuring an abstract design of the mountain ranges in Honduras and Nicaragua.
Cigar News: IPCPR Announces Executive Management Changes
The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) announces the promotion of Dawn Conger to Vice President of Operations and the hiring of Scott C. Pearce as Executive Director.
Team Cigar Review: MBombay Classic Torpedo
The MBombay Classic Torpedo is on the higher cost side, but as most of the MBombay offerings, it can earn that. If you like a good dose of flavor with a lower strength level, then this is a cigar that is well worth seeking out. I'm looking forward to smoking more.
Team Cigar Review: Gurkha The Master Select Toro
The Gurkha The Master Select already made my personal top cigar list for 2017, much to the howling and gnashing of teeth from online feedback. This is a very well performing cigar, and the price point makes it something that everyone should try for themselves.
Cigar News: Emilio Announces Return of Grimalkin
Grimalkin is available in 25 count boxes of Toro (6x50) and Robusto (5x50) vitolas with an MSRP of $10.00 and $9.80 respectively. The cigars will begin shipping in May 2018.
Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua Announces Antaño Gran Reserva Presidente
The Antaño Gran Reserva Presidente will be available exclusively for TAA Members and it will retail at US$12.50 per stick. It will also be available in three sizes Robusto Grande Box-Pressed (5 1/2 x 52), Belicoso (6 x 54), and Gran Consul (4 3/4 x60). The 20-count box will begin shipping in May 2018.
Team Cigar Review: La Aurora 1903 Edition Cameroon Corona
La Aurora continues to impress me with their Cameroon wrapper offerings. The La Aurora 1903 Edition Cameroon Corona isn't overly complex but the flavors are direct and full. This type of experience is well worth the $8 MSRP charged.
Cigar News: Michael Giannini Promoted to General Manager at Ventura Cigar
As General Manager, Michael Giannini will draw upon his extensive background in the premium cigar industry to establish and pursue business strategies and goals for the Ventura Cigar Company. He will determine objectives, visions, and product development, while maintaining operational missions and overall growth.
Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company Bishops Blend 2018 Ships This Month
Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce they are shipping Bishops Blend vintage 2018 to select retailers later this month. Bishops Blend is hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra.
Team Cigar Review: Espinosa Murcielago Robusto
This is a very nice re-introduction of the Murcielago and one I would go back to often. This would be a good evening/after dinner cigar based on the full and dark flavors along with the strength. Fans of the previous Murcielago's and those that are Espinosa fans are sure to find another favorite here.
Team Cigar Review: Winston Churchill The Late Hour Robusto
The cigar began with wood and an interesting combination of cinnamon and black pepper. Later on it was focused around creamy oak and some floral and musty notes. I never did experience any of the barrel aged notes that I expected.
Cigar News: Southern Draw Announces Jacobs Ladder Lancero
The Jacobs Ladder Lancero makes its debut in an exclusive box pressed format known as the TOP RUNG at Casa de Montecristo which coincides with the Texas Cigar Festival. The box pressed lancero in this award winning premium cigar blend is a limited exclusive release and will be available in a number of Casa de Montecristo retail locations.
