IPCPR 2019

In perhaps one of the worst booth placements I’ve ever seen, La Sonrisa was back at the show this year. And in the back. Placed…

While much of my time in Las Vegas was in conversations with people not thrilled about CigarCon, there was a lot to like at the…

While the company name may be slightly vague on what they produce, once you see The Best Cigar Pal, it’s apparent to those that are…

Serino Cigar Co. made its debut in 2016 by releasing four different lines under the Serino Royale 20th Anniversary name, all of which were rolled…

The Lotus Group/Integral Logistics booth, like many accessory companies, was in the back half of the hall, but easily identifiable by its signature spinning banner…

We are almost done with our coverage of the 2019 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show. Brooks Whittington and I are back for the final live…

Cigar factories that release their own brands are not exactly rare in the industry, but that did not stop Tabacalera Pichardo—a Nicaraguan based factory—from offering…

Long known for its flavored cigars, Bahama Mamas came out swinging at this year’s IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, introducing four different vitolas infused with…

As one would expect from one of the biggest premium cigar makers, the Altadis U.S.A. booth is one of the biggest on the show floor,…

In terms of news, 2018 was definitely a big one for XIKAR, as in January of that year the company was acquired by Quality Importers,…

Southern Draw made it clear a few months ago: the 2019 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show would be a big one for the company. On…