Thank you to everyone who bought and/or promoted the Cigar Coop Battle of the Bands Sampler pack for Smoke Inn. We didn’t expect to win, and didn’t win. At the same time, this was a contest that was a lot of fun. This author learned a lot, and there was some great competition. I was particularly moved every time someone commented that they took the time to buy and enjoy the sampler pack assembled. That being said, sometimes when you lose, you win. I feel really good the way we approached this competition and wouldn’t change a thing.
That being said, it’s time to give back. Given things are not easy for people, I’ve decided to assemble a great sampler pack. It’s open to all. In other words NO PURCHASE REQUIRED AND EVERYBODY GETS A FAIR SHOT. The giveaway consists of five things and is valued at over $200.00!
- A limited edition Cigar Coop Battle of the Bands T-Shirt (XL Size Only – no substitutions). These are quite limited.
- A commemorative Cigar Coop Battle of the Bands Sampler featuring the E.P. Carrillo Elencos Don Rubino, My Father El Hijo, Perdomo ESV Maduro Box Pressed Regente, Aladino Cameroon Robusto, and the Cigar of the Decade, the La Aurora Cien Anos Edición Especial.
- An additional FIVE PACK of the Cigar of the Decade, La Aurora Cien Anos Edición Especial.
- A Cigar Coop Mini Swag Kit (Miscellaneous promotional items: Stickers, Magnet, Coasters)
- A $50.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE to SmokeInn.com (WILL BE FULFILLED VIA EMAIL ONLY)
To Enter:
LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW EXPLAINING WHY THE CIGAR COOP BATTLE OF THE BANDS SAMPLER WAS AWESOME.
Winner will be selected at random. VERY IMPORTANT – WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE COMMENT SECTION and WE WILL ATTEMPT TO CONTACT VIA EMAIL. You have 24 hours to claim your prize via our instructions, or we will void the winner. Please do not enter if you cannot promptly respond. You can bookmark and check this page for the winner.
DO NOT PUT COMMENTS ANYWHERE ELSE BUT ON THIS PAGE. THEY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED VALID ENTRIES! All comments are moderated, so they may not appear until reviewed. Only eligible comments will be posted to keep the contest selection process simple.
If you don’t know about the sampler. You can watch the video here explaining it.
Also, the contest uses our general rules – be sure to read them. The one exception is the 90-day window for winning a contest has been waived. The contest will run through October 24th and will require a minimum of 25 eligible comments from the cigar community in order for a prize to be rewarded. We will also cover the drawing live.
This is a big thank you to our fans and we hope you have a little fun doing it. Good luck and thank you again!
Photo Credits: Cigar Coop, except where noted.
Update 10/17/20: If we get to 100 valid entires, the Smoke Inn Gift Certificate will be raised to $100.00.
October 5, 2020 @ 9:54 am
Because EVERYTHING Coop does is Awesomely Awesome
October 5, 2020 @ 10:05 am
First! I enjoyed the sampler because it was free, lol. In all seriousness all of these cigars were firsts for me. The complexity and flavor in this pack was on point.
October 5, 2020 @ 10:05 pm
This sampler and the contest was great because you stuck to what makes cigar smoking great, our palates and the people. You took it for what it was instead of making it a race to get a prize. People bought each of your samplers because they support you and liked the cigars you chose only. Nothing against the ones who did give stuff away but you didn’t and it made this sampler special.
October 5, 2020 @ 10:09 am
It’s awesome because Coop chose them.
October 5, 2020 @ 10:09 am
The sampler pack was awesome because the cigar pack was picked out with the cigar smoker in mind ..it was chosen by someone’ with a love of cigars and someone who wanted to share his knowledge about cigars with his followers ..
October 5, 2020 @ 1:10 pm
The Sampler pack selected by Coop has a very good selection to be able try different cigars that are phenomenal.
October 5, 2020 @ 1:57 pm
The intent behind your selections was well thought out and you took the time to explain your thinking behind it and stuck too it. CigarCoop: Rumor Free, Teaser Free, “Gimmick Free”
October 5, 2020 @ 10:32 am
It’s a great sampler, I liked it enough to go back and get a second pack. One of the reasons why I got it was because of the whole thought process you put into your selection Coop, very nice!!
October 5, 2020 @ 10:39 am
Awesome Selection!
Price was right!
October 5, 2020 @ 12:35 pm
This pack is a celebration of family companies where they focus on creating a legacy through great products which will go beyond the company founders.
October 20, 2020 @ 7:50 pm
Your opinion on all things cigars matters to me Coop. I know that you picked these particular cigars because you truly felt they should have been part of the sampler and for no other reason. Great cigars n that sampler.
October 5, 2020 @ 1:03 pm
Coop you are a stand up guy and your sampler was one I purchased so it should have won!!
October 5, 2020 @ 1:29 pm
all of the sticks were the perfect size and you Included the the best brand on the market My Father
October 5, 2020 @ 2:11 pm
I think your sampler is awesome and should’ve won because it’s a great value and introduces people to some good “must try” cigars. And that Aladino Cameroon is fire!!
October 5, 2020 @ 7:22 pm
It was awesome because of the awesome selection of cigars by an AWESOME guy. The Awesomeness all around does not truly reflect how awesome this awesome contest was. Strictly and totally awesome.
October 5, 2020 @ 2:18 pm
I appreciated the sampler and the variety of cigars. You are a class act. Thank you.
October 5, 2020 @ 2:21 pm
Awesome pack. My father and the Aladino Cameroon are the reason why your pack is awesome. Cheers coop
October 5, 2020 @ 2:23 pm
The Cigar Coop Battle of Band is awesome because first of all these cigars are all very well established brands. These are medium to full body, well priced and fine tasting cigars that you have chosen. You want to share these with us because you believe these are great cigars and I certainly appreciate your thoughts and efforts for this event! Love what you do Coop! Thank you for all the great contents you have provided!
October 5, 2020 @ 2:51 pm
I really enjoyed the Cigar Coop sampler I ordered from Smoke Inn, it was actually the only sampler I ordered because I enjoyed listening to your discussion of the cigars you chose and why you chose them. I also thought it was good to see a sampler that was not a DTT lovefest. I smoked the Perdomo ESV from the sampler last night and really enjoyed it!
October 5, 2020 @ 5:22 pm
The Cigar Coop battle of the bands was awesome for many reasons. It showed me other groups which are part of the cigar community. It got me to make my first purchase with Smokeinn.com. I was impressed with their shipping! It had me spending more time on your site reading through your cigars of the decade post and digging deep into your reviews. I recognized how consistent your reviews are. I feel that the value of the sampler was increased due to coops’ excitement over these cigars. Very tasty too!
October 5, 2020 @ 7:19 pm
I liked the fact that a story was connected to each cigar. I could grab any of these and sit down and research their history as I smoke it. That’s a great way to have a cigar !
October 5, 2020 @ 7:55 pm
It was a great selection of cigars. Each being different but still giving a great smoking experience.
October 5, 2020 @ 8:28 pm
Coop’s Battle of the Bands sampler was awesome because Coop is awesome. He did a great job curating a fantastic sampler of flavor-forward cigars. Oh, he’s also the hardest working man in cigar media!
October 5, 2020 @ 8:40 pm
It was the perfect mixture of different brands/blends and wrappers. From the Cameroon from Honduras in the Aladino, the Dominican La Aurora and Ep Carrillo and the other Nicaraguans. This sampler was a true sampler, offering different flavors in cigars from different manufacturers in different countries. I enjoyed the event throughout and I am looking forward to next year’s edition.
October 5, 2020 @ 8:50 pm
It was great how Coop throughly thought out each cigar in his pack. Kudos for an awesome pack
October 5, 2020 @ 8:53 pm
The sampler was a great opportunity to try different cigars. Thank you Coop.
October 5, 2020 @ 9:21 pm
Always appreciate the opinions expressed by Coop and his sampler was great!
October 5, 2020 @ 10:07 pm
Amazing selection, awesome sampler!!
October 5, 2020 @ 10:45 pm
I think they were awesome because like coop said… none of these cigars are contracted out!
October 6, 2020 @ 8:51 am
The pack was awesome because it featured the La Aurora Cien Anos Edición Especial. La Aurora is so under appreciated and deserves a lot more recognition at times but tends to always fall short. I was surprised and excited when Coop gave it the Cigar of the Decade award and completely agreed. That cigar in this pack made it well worth it and everything else was an added bonus.
October 6, 2020 @ 10:13 am
The level of the cigars was very strong, anyone would have to admit.
October 6, 2020 @ 1:17 pm
The Cigar Coop Sampler was awesome because of the stringent qualifications for the cigars: brand AND manufacturer. It was also interesting because at least one of the cigars wasn’t a “first choice” due to limited availability, and that does not diminish any of the cigars in the pack.
October 6, 2020 @ 1:51 pm
I wound up purchasing 4 of your sampler packs. I loved each cigar!! The la Aurora and EP Carillo stuck out as my favorites. However, I have since purchased a box of the aladino as well. Great Job Coop!!
October 6, 2020 @ 4:34 pm
Coop, did a great job of picking your cigars. I liked your comments about each cigar, thanks.
October 6, 2020 @ 9:11 pm
Coop’s sampler was awesome because of the methodology of choosing a unique sampler that didn’t just puck “gimme’s”
October 6, 2020 @ 10:38 pm
The Cigar-Coop Sampler is a winning choice for any cigar lover. Each cigar in this pack comes from the best of the best growers that all put years of quality and care in each cigar bearing their name. Most importantly, this pack was carefully selected to give smokers a unique experience with each cigar providing different flavors, characteristics, and aromas. How did this pack not win??
October 7, 2020 @ 2:22 am
It was awesome to be able to have such a variety of not only brands but the different blend’s as well! This is exactly what a sampler should be like a sampler! This way you can get different flavor notes that you might really like but wouldn’t pick up that stick out of the blue! You guys did amazing job in my eyes!
October 7, 2020 @ 5:13 pm
It is great because they are not brands that I typically would have picked up otherwise.
October 7, 2020 @ 5:17 pm
A perfect sample in which I will be purchasing all of these in the near future!
Thanks for the education & recommendations!
October 7, 2020 @ 6:04 pm
Best sampler in the contest. Should have won hands down. I say voter fraud
October 7, 2020 @ 9:33 pm
It was an awesome sampler because it had a few brands I usually wouldn’t go for! Thanks Coop.
October 8, 2020 @ 1:20 pm
I would really love to try the selected “cigar of the decade.” I’ve tried finding in my local B&M’s, but have been so far unsuccessful.
October 8, 2020 @ 4:39 pm
I’d say after Coop has been in the industry for a long time he sure knows how to put a great simple sampler. Good luck everyone and thanks for the opportunity Coop.
October 8, 2020 @ 6:22 pm
These are awesome because they’re unique and well thought out selections! Can’t wait to get mine in.
October 11, 2020 @ 8:25 pm
The Coop pack is awesome because Coop is awesome.
November 10, 2020 @ 9:43 am
You are the prize winner. Please respond back via email (coop at cigar-coop.com) in 24 hours, otherwise we will be drawing another winner.
EDITED: Not sure why there is confusion. The winner is PEGGY S. This comment is posted in reply to that entry. Sorry for that confusion.
November 10, 2020 @ 9:50 am
Hey Coop, I got an email saying that I was the winner?? I hope so!! Please let me know what I need to do to collect?
November 10, 2020 @ 9:58 am
Very simple. Just follow the instructions in the email – everything is in there what you need to do.. The email address provided in the contest must be where the response is originated from.
November 10, 2020 @ 10:28 am
Its is it true I won woooo hoooo!!!Battle of the bands!! 102 Chalcott place Summerville, S.C. 29485.
November 10, 2020 @ 10:46 am
You did not win.
November 10, 2020 @ 10:46 am
You did not win – sorry.
November 10, 2020 @ 10:32 am
The WINNER is Peggy S. If there is confusion, I am sorry. We announced this on Facebook on Sunday. We replied to Peggy’s entry above.
https://www.facebook.com/2167865023438958/videos/565489034287518
October 11, 2020 @ 9:41 pm
Coop picked them so of course they’re awesome!
October 12, 2020 @ 7:47 pm
A Haiku comment:
Coop’s five cigars are the bomb.
Pick me, pick me please!
October 12, 2020 @ 11:18 pm
Fantastic selection, fantastic sampler.
October 13, 2020 @ 12:10 am
It was an excellent pack because it was all cigars that were unique and ones I could not obtain locally. The clincher was the Cinco de Anos Especiale by La Aurora. A fantastic smoke and Coops cigar of the decade. Thank you Coop for making that available for me to try and realize how great that cigar is.
October 13, 2020 @ 4:07 pm
Coop did an amazing job with the battle of the cigar bands!!!!! I liked Coops cigars!!!!
October 17, 2020 @ 2:42 pm
I was super impressed by your choices in this sampler and it is indicative of your experience in cigars and the industry, I always look forward to your posts and what you share!
October 17, 2020 @ 2:56 pm
Great choices Coop, thanks
October 21, 2020 @ 10:34 am
The sampler features some amazing producers, and includes an awesome variety of smokes. Great job coop.
October 21, 2020 @ 2:48 pm
The sampler was awesome because Coop knows how to pick great Cigars.
October 21, 2020 @ 7:35 pm
I think main reason is that this “Battle” gave everyone an opportunity to see what selection of cigars their fans would like and enjoy. Plus add a bit of competition to the madness. I thoroughly enjoyed all of the packs that I purchased and I look forward to next year’s battle.
October 22, 2020 @ 2:34 pm
I believe that cigar coops sampler was the best/AWSOME because all of cigars were not cigars made for someone by someone else. I Believe coops sampler because of this and other reasons made it an exemplary sampler!
October 23, 2020 @ 7:02 am
Mainly because the variety of flavors and brands within the pack. Its not simply the big hitters everyone knows about, but includes some gems that the cigar community should really pay attention to.
October 23, 2020 @ 11:00 am
Great selection of cigars! They were all good, but I loved getting another sample of the La Aurora Cien Anos Edición Especial.
October 23, 2020 @ 12:37 pm
the variety in the sampler was great- especially including the Aladino Cameroon
October 25, 2020 @ 4:26 am
THE CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. WINNER WILL BE DRAWN LIVE ON FACEBOOK ON 10/30
October 29, 2020 @ 3:17 pm
Details on when selection of Contest Winner will be made:
https://cigar-coop.com/2020/10/announcement-battle-of-the-bands-ultimate-giveaway-winner-to-be-announced-october-30-8pm-edt.html
October 29, 2020 @ 3:29 pm
Very excited for the reveal tomorrow night – I really hope I win the giveaway. I have only really gotten into cigars in about the last year or two, but I now have a profound love for them. I’m not sure I could think of a better prize to win than a hand-picked selection from one of the industry legends. Thanks again for doing this Coop