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August 2, 2016

IPCPR 2016: S.T.Dupont

It’s an anniversary year for S.T.Dupont. This year marks 75 years since the company was commissioned to create 100 lighters (more on that below) and…

IPCPR 2016: Crowned Heads

Normally Crowned Heads releases one new regular production line at the trade show, this year, there is two. Only one is not entirely new. Last…

Viaje Exclusivo Reserva Robusto

A new Viaje Exclusivo shipped earlier this year, but for the first time, it’s getting the Reserva treatment. Previously only relegated to the Oro and…

IPCPR 2016: Gran Habano

In recent years, Gran Habano has rolled out a booth that I always find to be one of the most distinct on the floor, not…

IPCPR 2016: Cavalier Genève

Although new to America, Switzerland-based Cavalier Genève is not a company that is new to cigars, and launched two blends for the U.S. market during the…

IPCPR 2016: Joya de Nicaragua

Joya de Nicaragua was again housed inside the Drew Estate booth, which was good news for traffic as they were directly inside the trade show…

IPCPR 2016: Arandoza Cigars

After building his portfolio with three core lines–the Red Label, White Label and Blue Label–Robert Arango is releasing his first limited edition in celebration of the…

IPCPR 2016: LUJ Cigars

If there was a current cult favorite line of cigars, LUJ Cigars would certainly have to be in the running. Based out of the Chicago…

IPCPR 2016: Altadis U.S.A.

As one of the cigar industry’s biggest companies, it’s interesting to see what Altadis U.S.A. will have in store both in terms of products and…

IPCPR 2016: Battleground Cigars

While Battleground Cigars was located in the back of the trade show floor, they made the most of their space by setting up a tent…

IPCPR 2016: Elogio

You save the best for the last, or until the lights are turned out. As was mentioned in my daily blog from before day four,…