Emilio Cigars is bringing back two blends from the past Suave and La Musa. These cigars have been re-blended and the artwork revamped by James Brown owner of BLTC and Fabrica Oveja Negra. Both cigars are now rolled at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua.
Southern Draw is bringing 300 HANDS Connecticut to IPCPR 2019. Last year, it released the 300 HANDS Maduro and 300 MANOS Habano at IPCPR scoring a 93 and 90 respectively. The series is focused on collaboration through charity and is named after the 300 pairs of hands that touch every cigar that is made. See more about the project on their website.
Black Label Trading Company is bringing new artwork and packaging for its core-lines to IPCPR this year. Royalty, Salvation, Lawless and Last Rites will all be shoiwing off new artwork designed by designed by James Brown, creator of BLTC. These core lines have been on the market since 2013. Benediction was originally a core line for the company but is being replaced by Porcelain as a core line cigar.
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·Today, Joya de Nicaragua unveiled a new Connecticut shade-wrapped version of it's Antaño line: Joya de Nicaragua Antaño CT. The word Antaño translates to "Yesteryear". The Antaño CT joins the original Antaño CT, Antaño Reserva, and Antaño Dark Corojo in the line.
Mombacho Cigars S.A. has given new details about its latest installment of the annual Cosecha series. This will be the third in the series: Mombacho Cosecha 2014. The series started in 2017 with the Mombacho Cosecha 2012. That cigar scored a hefty 94 points in our review and made #5 on our top 25 list. Mombacho Cosecha cigars are a Nicaraguan puro, and true vintage, meaning they have been aging after being rolled.
Cubariqueño Cigar Co. has announced their fourth regular production line: Protocol Sir Robert Peel. This is a regular production cigar that will make its debut at IPCPR 2019. Protocol Sir Robert Peel will come in both natural and maduro blends, a first for the company to offer more than one blend of a line. Like all other Cubariqueño cigars, it is rolled at Erik Espinosa’s La Zona Factory in Estelí, Nicaragua.
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·"I thoroughly enjoyed this Cigar despite its large size. Sweet and lightly peppery with an abundance of smoke output. The only drawback was the aforementioned bitterness at the end. Be prepared to invest some time. This is one is slow burner. " -James H. (Keikan Jim)
Cubariqueño Cigar Co. has added a new size to their Protocol Official Misconduct line: Corona Gorda. This regular production will be shown off at the IPCPR trade show. Like the rest of the line, it will be rolled at Erik Espinosa’s La Zona Factory in Estelí, Nicaragua.
Crux Cigars announced today that it would be updating its logo, packaging, and messaging starting at this month. The rebrand includes a new logo, refreshed blend specific branding, all new packaging design, and a comprehensive communication plan. This rebrand will be on view at IPCPR 2019 with 5 updated lines to show including Epicure, Epicure Maduro, Limitada, Guild, and Bull & Bear. The rest of the lines Passport, Skeeterz, and Ninfamaniac will follow in the fourth quarter.