Editorials

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.

IPCPR 2016

IPCPR 2016 Video Recap – Day 2

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 1

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.

Developing Palates Coffee Insights

Coffee Insights: Grinding

This series will go over various topics as we try to glean as much knowledge as we can from Peter about all things coffee.

Sponsor Spotlight: Peter Schmidt of The Excellent Cup

Sponsor Spotlight: Peter Schmidt of The Excellent Cup

We've been roasting coffee for over 15 years, with nothing but extremely satisfied customers. The retention of loyal customers, the distances from which they drive to pick up coffee and/or the distances where our coffees are shipped to, speaks volumes!

Cigar Line Analysis: Southern Draw QuickDraw Connecticut

Cigar Line Analysis: Southern Draw QuickDraw Connecticut

I enjoyed both vitolas equally. Both will pair great with the conventional Connecticut cigar pairing of coffee. Both will also stand well by itself, as the cigars provide good depth of flavors, body and finish for any time of the day. Robert Holt’s years in the making has paid off well especially for us flavor forward cigar lovers.