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 […]
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Cigar News: Alec Bradley Sanctum Coming in June
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2015 Preview, Alec Bradley, News
Back at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show, Alec Bradley showcased a brand called Alec Bradley Sanctum. While the Sanctum was on display, there wasn’t much in the way or details and the plan was for this line to be released in 2015. This week Alec Bradley has announced details around the Sanctum as well as […]
Cigar News: Perdomo Special Craft Series
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2015 Preview, News, Perdomo
Perdomo Cigars has released a new line of cigars that have specifically been created to pair with various beers. The Perdomo Craft Series is available in Perdomo’s three traditional wrapper options – Connecticut Shade, Sun Grown Habano, and Maduro. Each of the three blends released are meant to complement a specific type of beer. The Perdomo […]
Agile Cigar Review: Casa Fernandez Aganorsa Leaf Maduro Délire
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, Casa Fernandez
Agile Cigar Reviews replace what we termed “Assessment Updates”. The concept is the same, but the name is different. Agile Cigar Reviews use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring […]
Cigar News: La Palina H-Town Edition Heading to Stogies World Class Cigars in Houston, Texas
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2015 Preview, La Palina, News
There will be a new addition to Stogie World Class Cigars H-Town series. The fifth installment of the retailer’s shop exclusive lancero series will come from La Palina Cigars and will be called the La Palina H-Town Edition. This will feature an all new blend by La Palina Cigars, but keep true to the one […]
Cigar News: El Primer Mundo Clase Reserva Returning for Event at R&R Cigars
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2015 Preview, El Primer Mundo, News
El Primer Mundo Clase Reserva A couple of months ago, we broke news that the El Primer Mundo’s Liga Miami would be returning for a exclusive limited run at R & R Cigars in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It turns out they will be receiving one other cigar for a limited return. R&R Owner Reagan Starner has […]
Cigar News: D’Crossier Announces Flor de D’Crossier Selection No. 512
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2015 Preview, D'Crossier, Espinosa, News
Flor de D’Crossier Selection No. 512 (Photo Credit; D’Crossier Cigars) Pure Aroma Cigars, the maker of D’Crossier Cigars announced details around its newest line. The Flor de D’Crossier Selection No. 512 introduces a value priced line as well as a line offering in custom designed cedar-lined tins. Flor de D’Crossier Selection No. 512 (Photo Credit; […]
Cigar News: Espinosa Cigars to Distribute D’Crossier Cigars
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2015, D'Crossier, Espinosa, News
Erik Espinosa, Espinosa Cigars (Left); Isaisas Santana Diaz, D’Crossier Cigar (Right)(Photo Credit: Espinosa Cigars) Espinosa Cigars is the new distributor for Pure Aroma Cigars. Pure Aroma Cigars was founded in 2006 s is owned by Isaisas Santana Diaz. The company produces the D’Crossier Premium Cigar line. D’Crossier Cigars are manufactured in Costa Rica and are […]
Cigar Review: The Pope of Greenwich Village By Drew Estate (Part of the Smoke Inn MicroBlend Series)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Drew Estate, Review, Smoke Inn Microblend Series, Swisher International
The Pope of Greenwich Village by Drew Estate The Pope of Greenwich Village is the tenth installment of Smoke Inn’s Microblend Series. The Smoke Inn Microblend Series concept involves the South Florida retailer teaming up with some of the biggest names in the cigar industry to produce a small batch limited run exclusive to its […]
Cigar News: Roberto P. Duran Cigars Hires Cuban Cigar Blender Cristano “Santo” Cardenas as Master Blender
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments News, People, Roberto Duran Cigars
Roberto P. Duran Premium Cigars has announced the hiring of Cristano “Santo” Cardenas as the company’s new Master Blender. Over a career that spanned 55 years, Cardenas built what can only be considered a legendary career as one of Cuba’s key cigar rollers and blenders. Cardenas, who is a Cuban National will have responsibilities […]