IPCPR 2013: 262 Cigars

Things for 262 Cigars are staying mostly status quo with only a couple of changes to their lineup. While this is a small company, this is one of those companies that isn’t part of Gary Griffith’s House of Emilio. In addition, this is one of the more-established smaller companies in the industries, which also makes it an interesting visit.

The Booth
Not everybody gets front row or even middle booth space, which ended up being the case for 262. Tucked away almost in the very back corner, they had a very open and inviting booth, which despite their placement still seemed to have a steady amount of retailers in it even on day three.

Paradigm
As we confirmed in a news story at the beginning of the month, it was reiterated to us again about the Paradigm line losing the 4SIXTY.

Revere
The Revere line is the big news for 262 this show, with the exciting addition of a 7 x 38 Lancero size that has an MSRP of $161.00 for a box of 20.

Brian Burt

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.