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Weekly News (April 8, 2013)

Editor’s Note: The following is the letter from the editors from the April newsletter, it’s worth repeating. This isn’t a warning and our policies aren’t changing. This is a plea, a plea for a bit more consideration. We pride ourselves on running a website that can present two sides to a conservation. We do not [...]

News: Casa Fernandez Planning 35th Anniversary Limited Edition, Box Pressed Reserva Maduro

Casa Fernandez is finalizing plans on a limited edition cigar that will debut at the upcoming IPCPR trade show and celebrate the 35th anniversary of the company. Paul Palmer, president of Casa Fernandez/Tabacalera Tropical,  said that the cigar, which will be known as the Casa Fernandez 35th Anniversary, will be a 6 1/2 x 54 [...]

IPCPR 2012: Casa Fernandez

The flagship brand of AGANORSA has had a busy time in the past year, including an entire shifting of production to Miami. IPCPR saw three extensions to the domestic stable, including a 5 1/4 x 54 addition to the Arsenio line. The BoothIt felt tall. Casa Fernandez Miami ReservaFrom Patrick Lagreid: The Casa Fernandez-Miami Reserva [...]

Weekly News (July 23, 2012)

Editor’s Note: A few weeks ago I said the 2012 Cigar Releases List would sit at 750 before IPCPR. With a bit over a week before the start of the show, the list has 751 entries. And it’s just getting started. Litto Gomez Outlines La Flor’s IPCPR Releases — Details here. Camacho Ships Liberty Series [...]

News: Casa Fernandez to Add Two New Lines at IPCPR

Paul Palmer-Fernandez of Casa Fernandez has confirmed the company’s plans to add a pair of new lines to their portfolio, as well as a pair of new vitolas to their existing Miami Reserva line. All will be making their debut at the upcoming IPCPR convention and trade show in Orlando in August. The first new [...]

Weekly News (May 7, 2012)

Editor’s Note: As opposed to commentary, some random notes from halfwheel. Reviews have been consistently going up later in the day, we apologize and hope to change that. Some may have noticed an increase in news over the past few months, that’s here to stay and will likely continue to increase in the coming months, [...]

News: JFR 770 San Andrés & Other Updates From Paul Palmer

  Paul Palmer-Fernández, president of Casa Fernandez, recently sat down to talk about what’s new with the company as a whole, which includes the Danlí, Honduras-based Raíces Cubanas. Casa Fernandez/Tabacalera Tropical will be unveiling a Maduro version of its JFR 770 cigar, most likely in April. It will use a San Andrés Maduro wrapper as [...]

Editorial: Ten Questions for 2012

Last year, I published an article entitled Ten Questions for 2011. The concept was simple, what were a few of the topics to watch for in the upcoming year. With the notable exception of E.P. Carrillo’s crazy year, I’d like to think that we covered most of the major topics of 2011. With another year [...]

Weekly News (October 17, 2011)

Editor’s Note: As far as what is after the jump, it may seem a bit light. The reality is, this week is anything but. There are quite a few details that are being tied up for other stories for later in the week, at least I think. Without getting too much into trying to make [...]

Weekly News (September 19, 2011)

Editor’s Note: Quietly, there are a few people beginning to wonder about the IPCPR show in Orlando next year. The main reason for the concern is that Orlando’s City Council (and Mayor) have been on anti-smoking crusade as of late. The IPCPR published this press release days before Orlando’s City Council unanimously passed a resolution [...]