You can’t drop by the General Cigar booth without stopping by the Macanudo section. This year we talked to Laurel Tilley the new and very limited, brick and mortar-only Macanudo Inspirado Palladium which features more of the tercio-aged tobacco like the kind that goes into the Cohiba Spectre. Next we check out the M Bourbon […]
IPCPR 2019: Curivari
As a big fan of Curivari (the Buenaventura in particular) I always look forward to stopping by the Curivari booth and talking to Andreas Throuvalas about what’s happening. This year isn’t about new product for Curivari, it’s about maintaining consistency and building up tobacco inventory. But also reintroducing people to the popular Achilles line with […]
IPCPR 2019: CAO
CAO has a couple of new cigars for 2019. Rick Rodriguez and Doug Baldwin tell us about the idea behind the new CAO Session and consumers can expect when they light it up. We also take a look at the limited edition V19 extension to Flathead, with a tweaked fermentation process intended to give the […]
IPCPR 2019: Nat Sherman
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.