Everyone's home safe and sound....


So how did this week go, and what was the blogoshpere up to?

I thought the week was super - I followed the big guys at the tradeshow via Twitter and here's a little of what they brought back...

The fellas at StogieReview were on top of their game at the IPCPR - not only did Walt, Jerry and Brian give us the goods on what cigars we can expect in the coming months...but we got detailed reviews of the cigars they smoked and video cam interviews. Here's one of my favs from the Gurkha booth....check out the $15,000 exclusive Royal....



For the all the reviews and vids from Stogie Review at the IPCPR

So all is back to normal, and I've managed a little time to cruise around, and I thought we should hear from the Inspector - Seems that the Inspector wasn't able to make it to the show either, but he gives us links to the coverage at

IPCPR 2008 Link Love

It was an exciting time even for us Cigaraholics that couldn't be there.  Thanks to all the media bloggers for being there for us!

and for those of us who have devoured the leaf and want to learn all we can about the cigar, its construction and history...

The Tobacconist University


First and foremost, we provide free educational resources for consumers and professional Tobacconists.  As a University, it is our mandate to research, learn, and teach.  Our Vision is to set and support the highest standards of excellence in Product Knowledge, Appreciation, and Professionalism throughout the luxury tobacco industry.  In that process, we create value for Consumers, Retailers, Sales forces,and Manufacturers while enhancing Relationships, Service,Professionalism, Credibility, and Opportunities for the whole industry.  Above all, we are preserving the luxury tobacco industry for generations to come.

I'll be talking more about the University in days to come!

The President's Blog

Have a great weekend, and we'll cya all next week!