Drew Estate Tobacco Company has announced its first line extension to its Nica Rustica brand. ;Today the company announced that the Nica Rustica Belly, a 7 1/2 x 54 belicoso will become the second frontmark in the Nica Rustica line. The brand will launch nationally this September with a soft-launch planned for an July 30th […]
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Southern Cigar Festival: Manufacturer and Brand Owner Guide Part 2
William Cooper Events, Uncategorized No Comments Events, Southern Cigar Festival
When we got word of what was planned for the 2015 edition of the Southern Cigar Festival, we knew there was something very special about this event. The combination of a world class venue, the best of the best of the cigar industry, and a host of amenities providing true southern hospitality easily put this […]
Cigar News: Fratello Bianco Announced
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized 1 Comment 2015 Preview, Fratello Cigars, IPCPR 2015, News
Fratello Cigars bursted on the scene in 2013 and quickly made a name for itself with its single line offering called Fratello. While there have been a couple of blend variations in that line, many fans of Fratello Cigars have still been asking company owner Omar de Frias “What’s Next”? Yesterday, the company announced to […]
Cigar Review: EPM Larceny by Eddie Ortega
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Larceny, Review
EPM Larceny by Eddie Ortega Back in February 2015, we broke news on a collaborative project between Eddie Ortega of Ortega Premium Cigars and Sean Williams of El Primer Mundo (EPM) called Larceny. The premise of this collaboration that Ortega and Williams would each produce a blend to satisfy the other’s palate. The cigars received […]
Cigar News: Espinosa Laranja Caixa to be Launched at 2015 IPCPR Trade Show
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2015 Preview, Espinosa, IPCPR 2015, News
Espinosa Laranja Caixa – Pre-Release (Cigar Coop Photo) Espinosa Cigars will be adding a 6 1/2 x 48 box-pressed Corona Gorda to its Espinosa Laranja line. Today the company has officially announced the Espinosa Laranja Caixa will become the fourth vitola, and first line extension in the Laranja line. The cigar is officially set to […]
Cigar Review: Lost & Found Racks on Racks
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Cigar Federation, Lost & Found, Review
Lost & Found Racks on Racks Racks on Racks is a shop exclusive to the Cigar Federation store offered by Lost & Found Cigars. Lost & Found is a venture that was founded by Tony Bellatto, Robert Caldwell, and Jaclyn Sears. The company quietly launched in 2014 originally under the name, “Impromptu Cigars”. However, it […]
Cigar Review: Inca Secret Blend Tambo
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Inca Cigars, Review
Inca Secret Blend – Tambo Last month we reported on a cigar arriving in the United States called the Inca Secret Blend. What sets the Inca Secret Blend apart from the rest of the pack is that it is a Peruvian puro (100% Peruvian tobacco) that is made in the country of Peru. Inca Secret […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 4, Number 25 (5/16/15)
William Cooper Cigar Industry Report, Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments Cigar Coop, Cigar Industry Report, Cigar Wrap, News, Stogie Geeks
The Cigar Industry Report is a one stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop and Stogie Geeks. It is a combination of our news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. We will also recap what happened on our Stogie Geeks show. Finally, each week we […]
Cigar News: H.R. 2058 Introduced to Change Effective Date to Proposed Regulations for Premium Cigars
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments FDA, News
A bill has been introduced to the United States House of Representatives to change the date that premium hand-made cigars are subject to the proposed regulations by the FDA. Rep. Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) has introduced legislation that would change the proposed date from February 15, 2007 until 21 months after any such proposed regulations go […]
Feature Story: Ortega and Williams Discuss Larceny
William Cooper Feature Story, Uncategorized No Comments El Primer Mundo, Larceny, News, Ortega
Back in February, we broke news of a collaboration project between Eddie Ortega of Ortega Premium Cigars and Sean Williams of El Primer Mundo (EPM) called “Larceny”. With the cigar now in transit, Ortega and Williams were guests on Episode 140 Stogie Geeks to talk about the project and what it was like teaming up […]