Recluse Cigar To Release Recluse OTG Connececticut

Recluse Cigar Company announces the release of Recluse OTG Connecticut. The Recluse OTG Connecticut is an expansion of Recluse Cigar Companies original OTG Maduro blend which was the very first blend that was offered to the U.S. market. Scott Weeks, the companies President said, “The OTG blend was the blend that we hung our hat on from the beginning and it is part of the initial foundation that this company was built on.“‘ J.R. Dominguez, […]

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Drew Estate Announces Packaging Update to Tabak Especial

Drew Estate announced today packaging updates to their Tabak Especial Negra and Tabak Especial Dulce Cigars. The new packaging will be displayed in Drew Estate’s booth (Booth #2403) at the IPCPR Convention and Tradeshow held July 24 – 28, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Packaging update includes the following sizes: Tabak Especial Negra Belicoso (5 x 54) packaged in 24 Count Boxes with an MSRP of $8.70 per Cigar Tabak Especial Negra Colada (4 […]

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Drew Estate Announces Undercrown Line Extentsions

Drew Estate announced today the introduction of the following Undercrown Lineup: Undercrown Shade Flying Pig, Undercrown Shade Tubos, Undercrown Shade Churchill, Undercrown Shade 10 Count Metal Tins, Undercrown Maduro Churchill, Undercrown Maduro Tubos, and Undercrown Maduro 10 Count Metal Tins line extensions. The new cigars will be displayed in Drew Estate’s booth (Booth #2403) at the IPCPR Convention and Tradeshow held July 24 – 28, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Released at the 2011 IPCPR […]

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How To Play Cigar Horseshoes

Cigar Horseshoes What you need: A horseshoe pit or a 40’+ long area and 2-4’ Inch and a half PVC Pipe cut square on both ends (if you don’t have a Horseshoe pit use 2-3 1/2’ traffic cones 2-12oz beer or soda bottles 1 Frisbee disk suitable for consistent 40’ throws 4 cigars of equal length and girth Plum the horseshoe stakes and slide the PVC pipes over them (or level the ground when using […]

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Podcast: Next Stop Las Vegas For IPCPR

This week on The Cigar Authority with IPCPR a few days away we discuss all the latest news and rumors as the industry is set to converge on Las Vegas… Will there be any acquisitions, companies closing the doors, or drama? We will preview what is to come…. We will also discuss an article from Dr. Marc Micozzi that suggests smoke can be used to clear the air of bacteria. Lastly, we will light up […]

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Cigar Rights of American Announces The Stamp Program

Today, Cigar Rights of America unveiled a new program for its corporate sponsors and benefactors, as a means to recognize those companies which are assisting CRA with the organization’s legislative program, development of a national grassroots network of cigar patrons, and now litigation against federal regulatory oversight of premium cigars. CRA is launching “The Stamp” initiative leading into the 84th International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers trade show in Las Vegas next week. The stamp […]

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Vertigo Cyclone 2 – Torch Lighter Review

Out of my stockpile of cigar lighters, there’s always one that I keep within arms reach. The Vertigo Cyclone 2 by Lotus is a workhorse that just won’t quit. It’s a dependable tool that’s great for all day use. It has a few nice features that make this lighter something special. I’ve had this torch for about 6 months now, and I’ve purchased a few more as gifts for my friends since then. It’s been […]

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Viva Republica Releasing Art of War

On July 21st, 2016 attendees of the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailer trade show will be introduced to Viva Republica’s Art of War, a larger sized parent brand to the company’s popular Warfare Series. The Art of War, handmade at La Aurora, along with all of the company’s releases, will be featured in four sizes: Robusto (5” x 50) $8.50, Corona Gorda (6” x 47) $9.50, Toro (5.5” x 54) $10.50 and Gran Toro […]

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The Cigar Convention Countdown Begins

THE CIGAR COUNTDOWN BEGINS The IPCPR 2016 is just a few days away Over 2,000 Cigar Retailers representing over 1,000 cigar shops in the U.S. and across the globe will merge together once again for The Cigar Convention better known in the industry as “The I.P.C.P.R.” the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Convention. This year the 84th Annual Trade Show will be held at the Sands Exposition Hall at the Venetian in Las Vegas, […]

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Cigar Rights of America Announces 2016 Sampler

Today, Cigar Rights of America announced that all of the proceeds generated through the sale of its 2016 ten-pack sampler, during the upcoming International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Trade Show, will be dedicated to a Legal Defense Fund, committed to advancing the recently filed lawsuit against the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. The ten cigar sampler includes cigars from the Arturo Fuente Cigar Co., Ashton Distributors, Rocky Patel Premium Cigars, Tatuaje, J.C. Newman Cigar Co., […]

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