We met up with Michael Herklots of Nat Sherman to discuss the new Epoca Limited Edition, Timeless Limited Edition and the stunning Timeless TAA Exclusive. We also discuss the changes between the 1930 and Epoca Reserva.
IPCPR 2019: Partagas
This year the Partagas Decadas is getting a re-release after- you guessed it- a decade. And Andres Maturen was there to tell us all about it. Though the details of previous release’s blend weren’t made public beyond the 10 year old Cameroon wrapper, I think it’s safe to say the rest of the blend will […]
IPCPR 2019: Peter James
We met up with Matt Henderson at the Peter James booth to discuss the changes to their Aficionado case which Ben has carried daily for the past 6 years.
IPCPR 2019: JRE Tobacco Company
We visit JRE Tobacco Company and discuss the new Aladino Connecticut and the new Aladino Corojo Reserva Toro with Justo and Vivi Eiroa.
IPCPR 2019: Diesel
In the Diesel section of the General Cigar booth, Justin Andrews tells us about the new Diesel Whiskey Row PX Sherry Cask, and how it differs from the original Diesel Whiskey Row. Since Ben has already reviewed the sherry cask, he also talks about his impression of the cigar, and what consumers can expect. A […]
IPCPR 2019: Plasencia Cigars
We talk to Nestor Andrés Plasencia about the new Alma del Fuego cigar, continuing their excellent cigar lines.
IPCPR 2019: Crux Cigars
We talk to Casey Haugen of Crux Cigars to discuss the new Epicure Maduro and new packaging for the rest of the Crux line.
IPCPR 2019: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust
We met up with a more trim and athletic Steve Saka this year in the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust booth at IPCPR / CPA 2019. Before we get down to business, we get find out what Steve’s favorite fishing lures are for smallmouth bass. But since since it is a cigar trade show, and we […]
IPCPR 2019: Balmoral Cigars
We met up with Boris Wintermans, President of Royal Agio, and Francisco Batista, master blender, to discuss what is new at Balmoral Cigars.
IPCPR 2019: Room 101
We get the low down of what is new from Room 101 from the one and only, Matt Booth. Bonus footage of a 10 year old circle game still ongoing and being played by grown men.