Earlier this year, JRE Tobacco Co. announced it would be releasing its Aladino Habano Vintage line. It was initially announced that the cigar would be released in a single size, a 48 x 4 1/2 Rothschild. As the Aladino Habano began reaching stores, it turns out there is a second size coming in the form […]
Cigar News: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Announces DTT Timeshare Experience
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With many companies announcing alternative events to cancellation of the 2020 PCA Trade Show, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust has announced its program – the DTT Timeshare Experience. As opposed to doing a virtual sales meeting, DTT will incorporate education, product knowledge, and business strategy. As for the “Timeshare” element, this is derived from the sales […]
Cigar News: Rocky Patel Quarter Century to be Released
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This year marks a major milestone for Rocky Patel Premium Cigars’ founder Rocky Patel. He has been in the cigar industry for 25 years. To commemorate the occasion, the company will be releasing a cigar appropriately called the Rocky Patel Quarter Century. Produced in Nicaragua at the company’s TAVICUSA factory, the Rocky Patel Quarter Century […]
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 389 (7/11/20)
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The Cigar Industry Report is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of the news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. In addition, each week we will look back at Cigar Coop history. Look for this report every Saturday morning at […]
Cigar News: TMG Announces Refunds Will Be Issued If TPE 21 is Cancelled due to COVID-19
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Tobacco Media Group (TMG) announced earlier today refund policies if it has to cancel the Tobacco Plus Expo 2021 (TPE21) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While TPE21 has not been cancelled, the refund policies published mark the first acknowledgement the possibility does exist for a cancellation. According to TMG, the policies for Exhibitors and Attendees […]
Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Expands Distribution to Switzerland
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Fratello Cigars has announced Importadora Corazza GmbH will handle its distribution in Switzerland. Importadora Corazza has been in the cigar industry since 2010 and is headquartered in Switzerland. “What first started as a friendly chat at one of the international trade shows years ago ended in a focused and highly motivated cooperation. After keeping in […]
Cigar News: Altadis USA to Release Onyx Bold Nicaragua
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Add the Onyx brand as the latest brand that Altadis USA will partner with AJ Fernandez on. This week Altadis USA has announced an addition to the Onyx line known as Onyx Bold Nicaragua. The Onyx Bold Nicaragua is a medium-to-full-bodied cigar that will be sure to delight the enthusiast in search of a dark […]
Cigar News: Alec Bradley 10 Year Anniversary Fine & Rare Commemorative Limited Edition Set Announced
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2020 marks the ten year anniversary of the Alec Bradley Fine & Rare collection, and to mark the occasion Alec Bradley Cigar Company is releasing a special limited edition set known as the Alec Bradley Fine & Rare Commemorative Limited Edition. Each box contains the five blends used over the ten years. Alec Bradley Fine […]
Cigar News: Alec & Bradley Kintsugi Now Slated for Fall 2020 Release
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The Alec and Bradley Kintsugi, the third release from Alec & Bradley Cigars has been pushed back for a fall release. The brand also showcased packaging and other details about the cigar for the first time. The project was originally announced back in March with plans for a springtime release. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
Cigar News: Espinosa 601 La Bomba Warhead VI Announced
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Espinosa Cigars will introduce the sixth installment of its 601 La Bomba Warhead Series, the Warhead VI. The 601 La Bomba Warhead Series was first introduced back in 2013, and with a few exceptions has been an annual release. The Warhead Series features a Broadleaf Maduro wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and fillers. Each year’s release […]