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Brian Burt

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I have been smoking cigars since 2005 and reviewing them as a hobby since 2010. Initially, I started out small with a 50-count humidor and only smoking one or two cigars a month. Not knowing anybody else that smoked cigars, it was only an occasional hobby that I took part in. In March of 2010, I joined Nublive and Cigar Asylum, connecting me with many people who also shared an interest in cigars. Reading what they had to say about brands I had never heard of, I quickly immersed myself in the boutique brands of the industry and it was then that cigars transformed from a hobby into a passion.

IPCPR 2015: Global Premium Cigars

The Global Premium Cigars booth is headed up by the charismatic and enthusiastic owner Enrique Sánchez, who was more than happy to show off some of…

IPCPR 2015: Daniel Marshall

Daniel Marshall had a well-placed booth off the main front aisle, and as always had some eye-catching humidors that makes you want to stop and find…

IPCPR 2015: La Flor Dominicana

La Flor Dominicana was one of the booths that had a couple of very busy days, then experienced a wave lull that I discussed in my…

IPCPR 2015: Fratello Cigars

Fratello Cigars happened across a very well placed booth this year, somewhat in the middle of the trade show floor and right next to a…

IPCPR 2015: Day 2 Recap

Hi, I’m Brian. I actually slept last night. Here’s my thoughts on the show so far. The rectangle shape of the show floor seems to…

IPCPR 2015: AKA Cigars and Acme Cigar Company

AKA Cigars is back this year at what looks to be a slightly larger booth, but that’s because there’s a new name as well. Acme…

IPCPR 2015: Mombacho Cigars S.A.

Mombacho has moved out on its own, not only in booth terms but in distribution terms as well. After parting ways with RoMa Craft for…

IPCPR 2015: What’s In My Bag – Brian Burt Edition

I’m the outlier of the halfwheel staff. The standard is a MacBook Pro and a Canon DSLR. I however have done things a little different,…

IPCPR 2015: RoMa Craft Tobac

Not much was new at RoMa Craft Tobac this year, but what was new is exciting. The first thing isn’t new at the show, but…

IPCPR 2015: Córdoba & Morales Cigars

This year at Córdoba & Morales they had all of their previous lineup with two new offerings. The first new offering is an old blend…

The Angel’s Anvil 2015

Last year Crowned Heads released its Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA) exclusive called The Angel’s Anvil. Separate from any of the rest of Crowned Heads’ brands,…