Davidoff has recently unveiled a new sampler of five cigars designed to provide a short duration smoking experience. The Davidoff Pause brings five distinct blends in short vitolas geared for a variety of smoking profiles. Each cigar is designed to be enjoyed in no more than 30 minutes. “Davidoff ’Pause’ is ideal for aficionados who […]
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Cigar News: Cigar Media Association Names Cigar Dojo Cigar Media Member of the Year
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The Cigar Media Association has named its 2014 Cigar Media Member of the Year. Cigar Dojo the online media brand that features an mobile social media community, the live Smoke Night Live show, online cigar reviews, and has partnered on several cigar projects was named the first recipient of this award. In a statement by […]
Cigar News: Cigar Media Association Names Illusione Fume D’Amour Cigar of the Year
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The Illusione Fume D’Amour has been named the Cigar Media Association’s Cigar of the Year. The Illusione Fume D’Amour was a new regular production Nicaraguan puro introduced by Dion Giolito’s Illusione Cigars. Translating to “to love smoke”, the Illusione Fume D’Amour made its debut at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show. It was considered almost a […]
Cigar News: Cigar Media Association Names Crowned Heads Brand of the Year
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Nashville, Tennessee-based Crowned Heads has been named the Cigar Media Association’s Cigar Brand of the Year. 2014 was a year that saw Crowned Heads add a second manufacturing partner and make a move toward the limited edition market. At the same time, the company released several critically acclaimed cigars to the marketplace. The big change […]
Cigar Pre-Review: Davidoff Winston Churchill Toro
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Davidoff Winston Churchill Toro The Davidoff Winston Churchill is a revamped line by Davidoff Cigars that will make its way to retailers early this year. Late last year, Davidoff announced it was doing a complete makeover of its Winston Churchill line – namely from a branding, packaging, and blend standpoint. It was back in late […]
2014 Year in Review: 2014 Cigar Year Postseason Wrap-Up
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The 2014 Post Season Awards are complete on Cigar Coop. This year included the addition of three new categories as bringing the total to seven. We recap the winners as well as summarize the previous year’s winners. Cigar of the Year Best Line Extension Best Aged Cigar Best Brand Performance Person of the Year Factory […]
Cigar News: RoMa Craft Tobac CroMagnon Fomorian Returns for 2015
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RoMa Craft Tobac Fomorian 2015 (Photo Credit: Skip Martin) RoMa Craft Tobac’s CroMagnon Fomorian, a candela wrapped version of its popular CroMagnon blend is making a return for a third consecutive year. The news was announced by Skip Martin, co-founder via social media today. According to Martin, only 100 boxes and a “few bundles” will […]
Cigar News: IPCPR Relocating Headquarters to Washington DC
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The International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) has announced plans to relocate from Columbus, Georgia to Washington, DC. The association has acquired a three-story commercial townhouse in the Northeast section of Washington DC that will be used to house its new headquarters. Plans are for the relocation to take place in the Summer of […]
Cigar Review: Illusione Pactum (Part of the Smoke Inn MicroBlend Series)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Illusione, Review, Smoke Inn Microblend Series
Illusione Pactum The Illusione Pactum is the ninth installment of South Florida retailer Smoke Inn’s MicroBlend Series. The concept has involved Smoke Inn teaming up with some of the biggest names in the cigar industry to produce a one time limited run exclusive to its shop. The Pactum represents the first collaboration with Smoke Inn […]
Cigar News: Romeo Añejo by Romeo y Julieta (Cigar Preview)
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The Romeo Anejo by Romeo y Julieta is a new addition to Atladis USA’s Romeo y Julieta line. Three years ago, Altadis USA launched a new blend under the Romeo y Julieta line called Romeo by Romeo y Julieta. The Romeo was one of several cigars introduced into the various lines by Altadis USA that […]