Press Release: Zino Platinum Reunites With Urban Artists UR New York to Produce “The Make of New York” Collector’s Edition

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May 1, 2013 (Pinellas Park, Fla.) — A brand with roots deep in self-expression, that’s pushed the limits of the cigar industry. Zino Platinum recognizes that same disruptive innovation of a city that’s constantly redefining the culture that surrounds it. Following the global success of the first limited edition, launched in 2012 for the ten-year [...]

Press Release: Zino Platinum Releases Zino Platinum Ten Collector’s Edition Toro and Salomones in Celebration of Tenth Anniversary

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In commemoration of the tenth anniversary, Zino Platinum has unveiled two limited editions, both accented by a brand new blue and black band and unique packaging. The ZP Ten New York Collector’s Edition, a toro especial, weighs in at 5 ½” x 60. Featuring a Nicaraguan Rosada wrapper, Dominican Criollo binder and Dominican and Peruvian filler tobaccos, the Toro [...]

Press Release: Zino Platinum Collaborates with Urban Artists UR New York for Collector’s Edition Commemorating 10 Year Anniversary

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In celebration of the ten-year anniversary of Zino Platinum, the brand has produced a premium collector’s edition set of four custom boxes in collaboration with urban artists UR New York. Dubbed “The Make”, this collector’s edition celebrates the self-made man and his success, as well as ten years of redefining cigars and a new generation of cigar smokers. Zino [...]

Press Release: Zino Platinum Celebrates 10 Years with Nationwide Tour of the Zino Platinum Mobile Lounge

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July 30, 2012 — Zino Platinum pushes the boundaries of design with the unveiling of the newest addition to the brand, a mobile cigar lounge. The once-blank canvas, a Mercedes Sprinter 2500EXT, is now outfitted for the ultimate cigar lounge experience. The mobile lounge has every technological toy encased in it’s completely custom interior, including three new [...]

Weekly News (July 23, 2012)

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Editor’s Note: A few weeks ago I said the 2012 Cigar Releases List would sit at 750 before IPCPR. With a bit over a week before the start of the show, the list has 751 entries. And it’s just getting started. Litto Gomez Outlines La Flor’s IPCPR Releases — Details here. Camacho Ships Liberty Series [...]

News: Zino Platinum to Release Ten Toro X

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Zino Platinum has commissioned a New York City art collective to decorate the boxes for their upcoming Zino Platinum Ten Toro X release that will celebrate the brand’s 10th anniversary. “The artwork will adorn four different collector’s edition boxes,” Richard Krutick, Davidoff’s head of marketing told Cigar Aficionado. “The collection is inspired by the innovators, [...]

Weekly News (June 6, 2011)

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Editor’s Note: On Friday, the IPCPR sent out the much awaited “rules” for the bloggers. It was met with quite a host of criticisms, but in the end, I think it can only be viewed as a step in the right direction. There were a host of difficulties involved with trying to create a solution [...]

Weekly News (May 23, 2011)

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We are fifty-five days out from the start of the IPCPR tradeshow in Las Vegas. Brands are quietly showing off their “secret” unannounced products for the show, nightlife is being planned, and, there is still zero word on bloggers and their status in the show. I don’t plan on commenting on the details of the [...]

Weekly News (May 2, 2011)

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Late cigar news is better than no cigar news? Apologies, it’s been a hectic day, shouldn’t happen again. Now for things you care about… A week without Tatuaje news? Almost. A week without Viaje news? Absolutely not. A week with any other news? Yes. Info for new products from Habanos S.A., Nestor Miranda, La Caridad [...]

Weekly News (April 4, 2011)

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Apologies for this late edition of cigar news. Another somewhat quiet week as far as new products go. TAA went on in Cabo this past week and this week brings the Nicaraguan Cigar Fest, I don’t believe there’s anything scheduled for next week. April Fools was relatively quiet with no Candela Liga Privada attempts, although [...]