Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) is taking the next step in their evolution of being a small batch, boutique cigar maker. The company is announcing the formation of a new cigar factory; Fabrica de Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. The mission of Oveja Negra is a complete focus on small batch premium cigars. As the […]
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Cigar News: Davidoff Limited Masters Edition 2015 Planned
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments Davidoff, Events, News, ProCigar 2015
At the 2015 ProCigar Festival in the Dominican Republic, the upcoming Davidoff Limited Masters Edition 2015 cigar will be showcased as a part of an annual charity auction at the 2015 ProCigar. A sneak preview of the upcoming cigar was revealed in the a press communication on the auction. The only details released on the […]
Cigar News: Punch Signature Announced
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments General, News, Punch
General Cigar Company seems poised to make a big push around its Punch brand. The company is getting ready for a March launch of its new Punch Signature cigar. The cigar will incorporate a retro-theme and even showcase the famed Mr. Punch character as a part of its marketing. According to Master Blender Agustin Garcia […]
Cigar News: Viaje Friends and Family Merci (Cigar Preview)
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2015 Preview, News, Viaje
When it comes to their Friends and Family line, Viaje is known to be low key when it comes to the release of this cigar. This week a new size of the Viaje Friends and Family has begun to appear at the company’s authorized retailers. The Viaje Friends and Family Merci introduces a 5 1/2 […]
Cigar News: Eddie Ortega and Sean Williams to Launch Larceny – a Project Made at La Zona Factory (Exclusive)
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized 1 Comment El Primer Mundo, Exclusive, La Zona, Larceny, News, Ortega
Eddie Ortega, owner of Ortega Premium Cigars and Sean Williams, owner of El Primer Mundo Cigars have announced a joint project called Larceny. The concept behind this project is that each brand owner will create a cigar for the other brand owner. Each brand owner will then release the swapped blend to the public under […]
Cigar News: Warped Cigars Flor del Valle Las Brumas Targeted for Early Spring Release
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2015 Preview, News, Warped Cigars
A few weeks ago, we reported on plans for a petite robusto extension to Warped Cigars Flor del Valle line called Las Brumas. Owner Kyle Gellis has informed Cigar Coop / Stogie Geeks that Las Brumas is scheduled to arrive on shelves in the late March, early April timeframe. Las Brumas means “The Mist” and […]
Cigar News: 262 Cigars Adding Lancero to Allegiance Line (Exclusive)
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The 262 Allegiance line will be getting a line extension. 262 Cigars President Clint Aaron has informed Cigar Coop and Stogie Geeks that a lancero line extension will be coming to the line. This becomes the fourth vitola in the line. According to Aaron, the 262 Allegiance Lancero will be a regular production cigar. It […]
Cigar Review: Pepper Cream Soda Robusto (Supreme Cream) by Bellatto / Caldwell / Sears
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, B / C / S, Bellatto / Caldwell / Sears, Lost & Found, Review
Pepper Cream Soda (Supreme Cream) by Bellatto / Caldwell / Sears (2014) The Pepper Cream Soda was one of the initial releases by Bellatto / Caldwell / Sears, a company previously known as Impromptu Cigars. The company is a collaboration between Tony Bellatto, Robert Caldwell and Jaclyn Sears. Bellatto is one of principals of […]
Cigar News: Bellatto / Caldwell / Sears Announces Buck 15, Silent Shout, and Pepper Cream Soda Toro Size
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments B / C / S, Bellatto / Caldwell / Sears, Impromptu, News
Robert Caldwell’s return to the cigar industry is well-documented with the success of Caldwell Cigar Company. Prior to the launch of Caldwell Cigar, it was actually another venture that marked Caldwell’s return called Bellatto / Caldwell / Sears (B / C / S) This venture was a small batch project being done in collaboration with Tony […]
Cigar News: Oettinger Davidoff and Quintessentially Lifestyle Announce Hourglass Lounge Global Concierge Service
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments Davidoff, News
Oettinger Davidoff has announced it is entering into a partnership with Quintessentially Lifestyle to create the Hourglass Lounge. Hourglass Lounge is designed to be the world’s first luxury concierge service dedicated to the cigar enthusiast. For Davidoff, the launch of the Hourglass lounge strengthens the company’s seed to store story as well as the total […]