For all you lancero lovers out there....

catfishbluezz

This year at IPCPR, I noticed a lancero trend. Seriously, seemed like every booth we went to was working on a lancero, talking about releasing one, or had one for new release from petite to 8in. The long and skinny is making a comeback... Also, seemed like tons of short smokes as well. Very excited honestly.

danielzreyes

rsherman24

What DZR said

wwhwang

Somewhat off topic, but at IPCPR, did you get to sample AJ's New World and Cubanacana's HR? I think those two are the most anticipated blends for me. Huge AJ fan and I'm curious about Hiroshi Robaina's (Alejandro Robaina's grandson for the BOTLs that don't know) first non-ISOM blend.

catfishbluezz

SleevePlz

After following all the news out of IPCPR, I kinda got the impression that many lanceros were being made. Good to hear specifically from someone there! It's funny how nationally they don't sell real well, but the manufacturers refuse to give up on them. Appreciate them looking out for us diehards!

catfishbluezz

Well Tony, i think it is a trend of the consumer being more educated. Really the boutique boom is in full force, and many are sinking or swimming. Stores are starting to embrace the boutiques now and take up enough shelf space that the big guns are reinventing themselves, like Camacho for example. That is a sign of the consumer education increasing, and the blogging world increased, so more smokers that are researching are looking for the lancero. All of these companies would not be making them if demand did not exist. Last year, everyone talked about how hard it was to sell a lancero. This year, everyone is making them because the demand is there. Good times for us! The big RG's are not trending as well, not like last year. However, you are seeing standardized sizes of larger rings like 6x60 or 6x56 in line portfolios.

heels0303

Gray4lines

Been checking out your ipcpr vid interviews. I am definitely looking forward to trying some more of the boutique brands. Hadn't heard of warped before, but looks like something I'd be into. Hooray for lanceros!

Poker Slob

Very good to hear the RG's are going to a smaller size. Thanks for the heads up Dustin.

ehehat

This makes me very happy.

rsherman24

I saw today that Fuente is releasing a new Anejo in a 44 rg (sweet), and there are a ton of corona and lancero sizes hitting the market. Then I see that Avo just released a 6 x 60? I thought we were over that phase, or are they just late to the party.

danielzreyes

Man I think Im getting my ish mixed up. No.888 right? New pointed tip?

Bob Luken

I've tried a few lanceros. I have not liked them yet. It's been a while but as I recall there was not enough airflow and smoke for me. And a few were rolled too tight as well. I will try again sometime. I still have a few staring at me from my humidor. But if you asked me to select an RG at which ALL cigars would be made. I'd pick 50. Seems like 50 is my favorite RG.

rsherman24

Gray4lines

rsherman24:

Then I see that Avo just released a 6 x 60? I thought we were over that phase, or are they just late to the party.

lol! I noticed that too... a little late. But some companies are still pumping out the massive cigars. Hell, most cuban regional eds are fat this year.

rsherman24

danielzreyes

youngryan216