Tag: IPCPR
Cigar industry leaders on Cigar Snob’s 10th anniversary
We asked some cigar industry leaders (and our publisher) to reflect on the last 10 years of Cigar Snob. Here’s what they had to say. …
FDA issues press release on new regulations, extension of authority over tobacco products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today released a 499-page document detailing an extension of its regulatory authority to all tobacco products (which includes …
2015 Davidoff Golden Band Awards
Davidoff Golden Band Awards Every year, Davidoff takes one night during the IPCPR trade show to recognize its appointed merchants at the Golden Band …
Sam Leccia took a beating at the 2015 IPCPR trade show
At the 2015 IPCPR trade show in New Orleans, Sam Leccia was accompanied by his own pro wrestler. They demonstrated the namesake wrestling moves of …
Hamlet Paredes on his transition from rolling Cuban cigars to creating his own line with Rocky Patel
Rocky Patel partnered up with renowned Cuban cigar roller Hamlet Jaime Paredes to create a new cigar. Hamlet has been working with Rocky at BURN, …
Steve Saka on his new company and its first cigar: Sobremesa
Steve Saka It’s been about two years since Steve Saka’s departure from Drew Estate. Under the terms of the split, he’s now free to re-enter the …
Matt Booth on Room 101’s Johnny Tobacconaut
Room 101’s Johnny Tobacconaut At the recent IPCPR trade show in New Orleans, we caught up with Matt Booth of Room 101 to talk about …
Duran cigars announces limited-edition Salomon and other new vitolas
Durán Cigars announced that it will unveil its latest offering, the Limited Edition Roberto P. Duran Salomon, at the upcoming IPCPR trade show in …