Cigar Coop Prime Time Show

Prime Time Episode 197 Audio: Abe Flores, PDR Cigars

Tonight we welcome the one and only Abe Flores of PDR Cigars as our special guest!

In the past decade Abe has become a power in the cigar industry, and we’ll talk about his journey and get up to date on some of the latest happenings at PDR. Plus we will have our Live True, Sopranos, and DTT Industry Deliberation segments.

Prime Time Episode 197: Abe Flores, PDR Cigars

Tonight we welcome the one and only Abe Flores of PDR Cigars as our special guest!

In the past decade Abe has become a power in the cigar industry, and we’ll talk about his journey and get up to date on some of the latest happenings at PDR. Plus we will have our Live True, Sopranos, and DTT Industry Deliberation segments.

PCA 2021: La Palina (Audio)

From the 2021 PCA Trade Show, we talk to Bill Paley of La Palina Cigars.

In reality, there were actually two booths at the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show that La Palina was exhibiting. One of the booths was literally set up as a mobile studio for La Palina's Cigar Lockdown show. The other booth was where La Palina was doing its Trade Show business. When it came to the booth handling sales, La Palina was one of the many companies that scaled down its main booth size. At the same time there was plenty going on at the La Palina booth. This year saw a mix of La Palina embracing the past and present in terms of the products released.

We apologize in advance for any audio issues.  We hope you enjoy the interview.

References

• PCA 2021: La Palina Cigars

PCA 2021: La Palina

From the 2021 PCA Trade Show, we talk to Bill Paley of La Palina Cigars.

In reality, there were actually two booths at the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show that La Palina was exhibiting. One of the booths was literally set up as a mobile studio for La Palina's Cigar Lockdown show. The other booth was where La Palina was doing its Trade Show business. When it came to the booth handling sales, La Palina was one of the many companies that scaled down its main booth size. At the same time there was plenty going on at the La Palina booth. This year saw a mix of La Palina embracing the past and present in terms of the products released.

We apologize in advance for any audio issues.  We hope you enjoy the interview.

References

• PCA 2021: La Palina Cigars

PCA 2021: Miami Cigar & Company (Audio)

From the 2021 PCA Trade Show, we talk to Jason Wood of Miami Cigar & Company.

The past two years have certainly been years of changes at Miami Cigar & Company – and it’s obvious the team of Nestor Miranda and Jason Wood are embracing and adapting. For many years, Miami Cigar was known for making its Nicaraguan cigars at My Father Cigars, and partnering to distribute the La Aurora portfolio as well as make select Dominican Cigars. Since 2019, we have seen Miami Cigar branch out working with AJ Fernandez for the Don Lino Africa line and now Tabacalera El Artista for the new Don Lino Dominican. With Miami Cigar & Company reducing its sales force, many wondered what this would mean for Miami Cigar & its relationship with La Aurora. At the Trade Show, the partnership between La Aurora and its distributor in the U.S. Miami Cigar & Company seemed healthy.

References

• PCA 2021 Report: Miami Cigar & Company

PCA 2021: Miami Cigar & Company

From the 2021 PCA Trade Show, we talk to Jason Wood of Miami Cigar & Company.

The past two years have certainly been years of changes at Miami Cigar & Company – and it’s obvious the team of Nestor Miranda and Jason Wood are embracing and adapting. For many years, Miami Cigar was known for making its Nicaraguan cigars at My Father Cigars, and partnering to distribute the La Aurora portfolio as well as make select Dominican Cigars. Since 2019, we have seen Miami Cigar branch out working with AJ Fernandez for the Don Lino Africa line and now Tabacalera El Artista for the new Don Lino Dominican. With Miami Cigar & Company reducing its sales force, many wondered what this would mean for Miami Cigar & its relationship with La Aurora. At the Trade Show, the partnership between La Aurora and its distributor in the U.S. Miami Cigar & Company seemed healthy.

References

• PCA 2021 Report: Miami Cigar & Company

PCA 2021: Kristoff Cigars (Audio)

From the 2021 PCA Trade Show, we talk to Glen Case of Kristoff Cigars.

While Kristoff didn't have any new products to launch at the 2021 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show, our team had made the decision early on to cover the company as the first booth of the Trade Show.  There was no economy of scale or minimalist booth when it came to Kristoff. The company had a full-scale booth and had brought its full sales team into action. Owner Glen Case made the decision to not launch new products, but keep the focus on quality and consistency of his portfolio.

References

• PCA 2021 Report: Kristoff Cigars

PCA 2021: Kristoff Cigars

From the 2021 PCA Trade Show, we talk to Glen Case of Kristoff Cigars.

While Kristoff didn't have any new products to launch at the 2021 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show, our team had made the decision early on to cover the company as the first booth of the Trade Show.  There was no economy of scale or minimalist booth when it came to Kristoff. The company had a full-scale booth and had brought its full sales team into action. Owner Glen Case made the decision to not launch new products, but keep the focus on quality and consistency of his portfolio.

References

• PCA 2021 Report: Kristoff Cigars

 

Prime Time Special Edition 104 Audio: The Cigar Coop Coalition PCA Post Game Show, Part 2

We thought Prime Time Special Edition 103 would be the final PCA Wrap-up show – it didn’t turn out like that.

On Prime Time Special Edition 104, the whole Cigar Coop team will continue the recap of the booths we visited and go through a detailed run of what cigars were launched by what companies.

Plus, we have our One Must Go, and our Great Things are Happening Segments.

Prime Time Special Edition 104: The Cigar Coop Coalition PCA Post Game Show, Part 2

We thought Prime Time Special Edition 103 would be the final PCA Wrap-up show – it didn’t turn out like that.

On Prime Time Special Edition 104, the whole Cigar Coop team will continue the recap of the booths we visited and go through a detailed run of what cigars were launched by what companies.

Plus, we have our One Must Go, and our Great Things are Happening Segments.