IPCPR 2012 Cigar Conversation: Clint Aaron of 262 Cigars
Channel: William Cooper
Date: 2012-08-21

In this cigar conversation, we talk to Clint Aaron, President of 262 Cigars.   This is the first time 262 has had a booth at the IPCPR Trade Show, and there was a great amount of activity at the booth.  

In this conversation, Clint gives us some of his early impressions of being at his first trade show.  He gives us a little of the messaging around the 262 Cigars company and how it ties in to the "call to arms" by cigar enthusiasts against the hypocrisy of government regulation on the cigar industry.

Clint gives us a walk-thru of his line - the Paradigm, Ideology, Manifesto, and the cigar he launched at the show - the Revere.  He takes us through some line extensions being done to the Paradigm and Ideology.

Clint gives us his perspective on industry trends.   While he went ahead and added a large 60 ring gauge into his portfolio, he talks about how he has had success with an unlikely vitola - the lancero.

Note: I lost my voice during this interview.  Luckily Clint had all of the interesting things to say.  I thank him very much for his patience during this conversation.