{"id":71586,"date":"2024-09-24T14:53:40","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T12:53:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/?p=71586"},"modified":"2025-08-21T22:49:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T20:49:09","slug":"intertabac-24-exclusive-the-monster-in-the-portfolio-pete-johnson-on-limited-editions-and-market-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/en\/intertabac-24-exklusiv-das-monster-im-portfolio-pete-johnson-ueber-limitierte-editionen-und-markttrends\/","title":{"rendered":"InterTabac 24 exclusive: The monster in the portfolio - Pete Johnson on limited editions and market trends"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>So here I sit at the end of InterTabac with Pete Johnson from Tatuaje Cigars and My Father Cigars. It's been a long day of conversation, cigars and an endless array of flavours. Actually, I just wanted to ask Pete a simple question: \u201ePete, what's going on with you right now?\u201c He leans back and relaxes, grins and says: \u201eWell, there are those core products, of course. You know, without the core line, I might as well just do limited editions. But the core products are the backbone.\u201c<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">5<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#titel-1\" data-level=\"2\">Some people just don't like Connecticut Broadleaf<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-deutschland-ist-manchmal-ein-ratsel\" data-level=\"2\">Germany is sometimes a mystery<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-wir-tun-das-alles-fur-euch-zigarrenliebhaber\" data-level=\"2\">We do it all for you cigar lovers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-was-meinst-du-dazu\" data-level=\"2\">What do you think?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#ressourcen-zum-thema\" data-level=\"2\">Resources on the topic and buying cigars<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"362\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/00-Pic-Oliver-Lampe.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71534\" style=\"width:150px;height:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/00-Pic-Oliver-Lampe.png 362w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/00-Pic-Oliver-Lampe-13x12.png 13w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-style-large has-small-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The author behind these articles is Oliver - survivalist, winter griller, TV fuzzie from Bonn. He constantly fails at trying to stay sporty, loves cigars, rock'n'roll, barbecues, bad jokes and single malt whisky. He is now too old to grow up.<\/p>\n<cite>- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/broadleafjunkie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact via instagram<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"titel-1\">Some people just don't like Connecticut Broadleaf<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:1em\">He continues as I keep pulling on my cigar: \u201eThe RC series, for example, is going really well for us. But we don't make them for the USA, we make them for the international market. There are different flavours in different countries, you know? Some people just don't like Connecticut Broadleaf. I've noticed that especially in the UK. They want something more like a dark Habano or Corojo, because Broadleaf is too aggressive for them.\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201eInteresting,\u201c I say and nod. \u201eBut you love Broadleaf, don't you?\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201eOh yes, absolutely! But as I said, it depends on the market. For the UK, I'm thinking about changing the portfolio a bit. The Fausto range is doing great in the USA, but elsewhere, well, I'll have to see what goes down better.\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/tatuaje_my_father_messestand_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/tatuaje_my_father_messestand_2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/tatuaje_my_father_messestand_2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/tatuaje_my_father_messestand_2-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-deutschland-ist-manchmal-ein-ratsel\">Germany is sometimes a mystery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I ask him what the German market is like. Pete scratches his head and laughs. \u201eGermany, yes... sometimes it's a mystery. But Italy, they love starch! It's probably because of their preference for Toscano cigars. They like it strong. But I want to develop products that American smokers also find exciting when travelling in Europe. Something they can't get at home.\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The time flies by and Pete talks about all the small adjustments he makes to his portfolio to meet demand in different countries. \u201eThe Tatuaje Monster series, for example,\u201c he says, \u201ethat went like crazy in the USA. But for the international market, I want to do something similar that appeals to people there. Maybe a special monster series just for Europe.\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201eAnd how are things going at InterTabac this year?\u201c I ask, curious about his experiences. Pete beams. \u201eVery successful! It was really informative to see which products are doing well and which are not. It's always a learning experience. Sometimes it surprises me what people love in one country and what doesn't go down so well in another. I've picked up lots of new ideas here that I'll take home with me.\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wir-tun-das-alles-fur-euch-zigarrenliebhaber\">We do it all for you cigar lovers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We end our conversation with a hearty handshake. \u201eAnything else you'd like to add?\u201c I ask at the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pete_johnson.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pete_johnson.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pete_johnson-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pete_johnson-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201eJust a huge thank you to everyone who supports our cigars. Without the feedback from international smokers, we wouldn't be able to respond so flexibly to different tastes. We do it all for you, the cigar lovers, and we listen carefully to what you want.\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With these words I say goodbye to Pete, my cigar is almost burnt down by now. Pete has given me a private blend, 300 of which he had made in Miami for private occasions. Very smooth, sweet and mild - unusual for Tatuaje.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:1em\">A successful day with interesting insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-was-meinst-du-dazu\">What do you think?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#\">We look forward to your opinion - discuss this blog post with us in the forum!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ressourcen-zum-thema\">Resources on the topic and buying cigars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Tatuaje+Cigars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Tatuaje cigars<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/vasilij_100_csf54279.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-73395\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain;width:359px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/vasilij_100_csf54279.jpg 472w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/vasilij_100_csf54279-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>More smoke. 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