Here are just a few of our favorite live videos from IPCPR including interviews with Pete Johnson of Tatuaje Cigars and Nestor Plasencia of Plasencia cigars.
Rocky Patel Premium Cigars (RPPC) will debut the third line of cigars developed by Cuban master blender, Hamlet Paredes. It is called Liberation by Hamlet, and will be a single size figurado with a tapered head and shaggy foot. It’s meant as a testament to Hamlet’s talent as a cigar roller that is regularly displayed during his countless in-store events nationwide.
Ever since Daniel Marshall made his first humidor cack in 1982, his products have become synonymous with quality, luxury, and craftsmanship. In addition to desktop humidors Daniel Marshall also has an extensive line of other cigar accessories, as well as some very nice cigars made at the Plasencia factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. At the 2018 IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas they will introduce an array of new products. Here is a rundown of what we will see from Daniel Marshall this year.
Today, Drew Estate announced 6 smaller ring gauge line extensions for Liga Privada and Nasty Papas Fritas. The new vitolas for the Liga Privada No. 9 and T52 lines will be Corona Viva, Short Panatela, and Petit Corona. There will also be a new cigar Unico Serie Nasty Fritas. All these new cigars will be shown off at the IPCPR trade show later this week in Las Vegas.
Dapper Cigar Co has announced a third release for IPCPR later this week, the El Borracho Maduro (Broadleaf). The original El Borracho Maduro used a San Andrés whereas this one will use a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. The original blend was used as a starting point but was amped up in strength by adding more Nicaraguan Ligero from Oliva Tobacco's prized La Joya farm. This new line is scheduled to be available November.
This year we are doing things a little different for IPCPR. Instead of taking a bunch of pictures and videos and writing articles later, we are doing things LIVE. That's right, from Today July 13th through Tuesday July 17th, follow our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube accounts for live pictures and video interviews from the show floor. You can view them all together in the feed below or follow our accounts on each platform.
Drew Estate is bringing another addition to the Liga Privada line this week at the IPCPR trade show, and this is a big one. The new blend is dubbed H99 and uses a Connecticut Corojo wrapper. This marks the first new regular production line to the Liga Privada family since the T52 in 2009.
Antigua Esteli Segovias will make their debut at the 2018 IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas. The cigars are Nicaraguan puros and made Robusto, Torpedo and Toro. A box pressed vitola will also be available. The brand launched about two years ago and have been gaining ground ever since. The Segovias feature Nicaraguan maduro and Habano oscuro wrappers, with top-priming binder and filler leaves.
In addition to the Lancero announced earlier this month, Villiger will be bringing a 6x60 version of the La Vencedora to the IPCPR trade show later this week. The La Vencedora was released earlier this year to celebrate the company's 130 year Anniversary. Emmett did a quick review on it here and gave it a 91.
Translated to English, Siempre means "Always. This is what Dapper Cigar Company wants to be known for, is always crafting world-class cigars. Our blind reviews of the La Madrina and El Borracho from Dapper scored very well from our panelists. The latest cigar from Dapper will be unveiled at the 2018 IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas. The Siempre Sun Grown uses a lush Sumatran Oscuro wrapper complimented by a rich combination of other tobaccos, the Siempre Sun Grown cigar is made to provide a sophisticated smoking experience.