Cigar Editorials

2016 Cigar of the Year

2016 Cigar of the Year

Take a look at our individual cigar of the year lists which consist of new cigars released in the calendar year of 2016.

Developing Palates

Cigar Review Scoring System Explained

We have received some questions from readers as well as some cigar manufacturers and brand owners regarding our cigar review scoring system. We created this video for those who don't want to read the long write-up that we have on the topic.

IPCPR 2016

IPCPR 2016 Media Recap Show

As part of our coverage of the IPCPR 2016 trade show, we wanted to bring in some other cigar media members to have a discussion about the event and surrounding topics.

Interview with Ryan Akins - IPCPR 2016 Inside the Box Winner

Interview with Ryan Akins – IPCPR 2016 Inside the Box Winner

This year, The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) put together a contest called Inside The Box in which consumers could vie for a chance to attend the annual industry trade show. The trade show is not open to the public, so this would give a consumer (and a guest) an opportunity to attend this event designed for manufacturers, retailers and media.

IPCPR 2016

IPCPR 2016 Video Recap – Day 4

As part of our coverage of the IPCPR 2016 Tradeshow, we are recording a quick video at the end of each day to discuss our thoughts on the show itself and cigars, companies or people that caught our attention for one reason or another.

IPCPR 2016

IPCPR 2016 Video Recap – Day 3

As part of our coverage of the IPCPR 2016 Tradeshow, we are recording a quick video at the end of each day to discuss our thoughts on the show itself and cigars, companies or people that caught our attention for one reason or another.