In this video Ben Lee talks to Hendrik Kelner, Jr, the man behind Smoking Jacket cigars. This year Kelner is introducing the brand’s second limited edition, the Gran Toro. And limited edition is right, there are 300 boxes of 10 cigars produced for the world, 250 of them destined for the U.S. market. Each one […]
IPCPR 2016: Davidoff
In this video Ben Lee talks to Jeff Stone, Davidoff’s brand ambassador about the latest developments in the world of Davidoff as they walk through the booth. They start off with the new Escurio Gran Perfecto, a Robb Report award winning line extension. There is also a new Corona Gorda in the Escurio line. Stone […]
IPCPR 2016: Camacho
In the Camacho section of the Davidoff booth Ben talks to Shaun Carroll, Brand Manager for Camacho. They cover the next installment of the Master-Built Series, the Camacho Powerband, which is a followup to last year’s American Barrel-Aged. Camacho has a nation-wide event tour planned for the Powerband where people will have a chance to […]
IPCPR 2016: Avo
In this interview, Ben talks to Avo Brand Manager Scott Kolesaire about what’s new with Avo this year. Kolesaire shows off the brightly-packaged Avo Syncro Nicaragua Fogata, and runs through the details of the blend and vitolas, highlighting the new short torpedo format. The Fogata builds of last years Avo Syncro Nicaragua, which Ben reminds […]
IPCPR 2016: Warped
We missed Kyle Gellis at last year’s IPCPR, so we made a point of getting on the Warped schedule this time around as soon as we could. You might wonder why Brian, with the formidable beard is not in front of the camera facing off with Kyle’s equally robust beard for this interview. The answer […]
IPCPR 2016: Crowned Heads
Crowned Heads really did well this year in terms of booth placement. They were very close to the main entrance, just a little off to one side. It was convenient for us, as we inevitably walked past them at least twice a day. Which means I probably said “we gotta go talk to Jon” half […]
IPCPR 2016: Graycliff
In this video we talk to Adam Collins, the General Manager of Graycliff in the Bahamas, and guides us through what’s new for them at IPCPR. To begin with he tells about their brick and mortal-only piano laquered boxes with magnetic lids and removable trays that can double as small humidors. These B&M cigars will […]
IPCPR 2016: Island Lifestyle Importers
When I saw Tommy Bahama and Island Lifestyle banners at IPCPR I was doubly surprised- the first time just to see them at the trade show, then immediately followed up with surprise that they had never attended before. Cigar accessories do make up a good percentage of what you’ll see in one of their stores. […]
The FDA Update with Frank Herrera
We interrupt our regularly scheduled IPCPR coverage to bring you an update on the legal state of the cigar industry now that the dreaded August 8th effective date has past. If you caught our interview with Frank at IPCPR 2016, you know there was the possibility that this date might be pushed back. And that’s […]
IPCPR 2016: Cavalier Genève
It’s safe to say that IPCPR is all about new things. For us, it usually means new blends, lines and vitolas for brands we’ve known for years. But sometimes it’s about meeting entirely new people and learning about new (to us, anyway) cigar brands. Such is the case with this interview. As I was walking […]