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Trademark Maduro – IPCPR 2015

The cigar that was once known as Icon, is seeing a Maduro added to the line. The Trademark Maduro from Hammer + Sickle is debuting at IPCPR and we reviewed it just a short time ago. The cigar is available in three sizes: Robusto (5 x 50); Toro (6 x 50) and Churchill (7 x 48) and will carry an MSRP of $8.50 to $9.50

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Island Jim – IPCPR 2015

In this brief video the most colorful man in the Cigar Industry that looks like he should have a shop in Key West instead of Pittsburgh, PA Island Jim reminds us of the Leaf by Oscar as well as the new 8 x 66 based on the Maduro blend.

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Oliva – IPCPR 2015

John Gazerro takes the time to tell us a little bit about the Oliva Serie V Melanio, which was awarded cigar of the year in 2014 by Cigar Aficionado. Although 1,100 humidors were made, the company is only selling 1,000 of them at an MSRP of $900.00.

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Crowned Heads – IPCPR 2015

The brand La Imperiosa has a history dating back to Cuba in the early 1900’s and translates into The Imperative, or “..that which is absolutely necessary or required.”. The La Imperiosa artwork and band was inspired from the original band. The blend features 100% Nicaragua binder and fillers, and is finished with the same Ecuador Habano wrapper that was used on the Las Calaveras EL 2014 and is available in 4 classic Cuban sizes.

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Foundation Cigar Company – IPCPR 2015

We caught up with Nick from Foundation Cigar Company who tells us the meaning behind the name, “El Gueguense”. The cigar from the former Drew Estate employee will available in 5 sizes: The boxes of 25 cigars will be available in 5 sizes; Robusto (5.5 x 50); Corona Gorda (5 5/8 x 46); Toro Huaco (6 x 56); Churchill (7 x 48) and Torpedo (6.25 x 52) and will carry an MSRP of $9-$13. It is […]

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Black Label Trading Company – IPCPR 2015

One of the new cigars launched at the IPCPR by Black Label Trading Company is Deliverance Nocturne. The cigar is available in 2 sizes both of which are Salmon. The Salomon “Snub Nose” – 6 1⁄4 x 36 x 56 and Short Salomon “Snub Nose” – 4 3⁄4 x 40 x 56. Each cigar is hand rolled at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua and is expected to ship in mid-September.

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Padron Damaso – IPCPR 2015

We caught up with Jorge Padron at the 2015 IPCPR to talk about the Padron Damaso. The cigar is being billed as milder but true to the cigar name. It will be available in four sizes: No 8 (5.5 x 46), No. 12 (5 x 50), No. 15 (6 x 52) and No. 17 (7 x 54) and is named after the grandfather of Orlando Padron.  

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Cigar In A Bottle – IPCPR 2015

If you are a fan of Opus X, then you are familiar with Cigar In A Bottle. At the 2015 IPCPR Brand Owner and inventor was on hand showing off the familiar Cigar In A Bottle, however, this time around it features a cigar rolled by Henke Kelner. Pricing was not available.

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KC Johnson and L’atelier La Mission – IPCPR 2015

L’atelier new release is La Mission which features a Sanctus Spiritus wrapper. The wrapper is a hybrid between Pelo de Oro and Criollo that is grown in Ecuador. The Mission is available in three sizes: 1959 (4.75 x 52/$8.00); 1989 (5 5/8 x 54/$9.00) and 2009 (6.5 x 56/$10) KC Johnson is the brother of Pete Johnson and the cigars are made at My Father in Esteli, Nicaragua.

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