Photo Credit: Viaje Facebook For the fourth consecutive year, Viaje will be bringing back its Thanksgiving Holiday theme line, the Viaje Stuffed Turkey. There is one difference in this year’s release. As we reported earlier this year, the Viaje Stuffed Turkey is moving from the “White Label Project” (WLP) to become its own line – […]
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Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo Medalla D’Platino (Federal Cigar Exclusive)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, E.P. Carrillo, EPC, Review
E.P. Carrillo Medalla D’Platino The E.P. Carrillo Medalla D’Platino is a limited production shop exclusive for Federal Cigar in New Hampshire. It is the second release of three limited production lonsdale-sized cigars that E.P. Carrillo is producing exclusively for Federal Cigar. Each of the three lonsdales share common blend components, but contain a different wrapper. […]
Cigar Review: Hammer + Sickle Berlin Wall Series Celebration Short Corona
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Hammer and Sickle, Review
Hammer + Sickle Berlin Wall Series Celebration Short Corona Late last month, Hammer + Sickle cigars announced a limited production line extension to its Berlin Wall Series called the Hammer + Sickle Berlin Wall Series Celebration Short Corona. This 4 3/4 x 46 cigar is the first line extension to the Berlin Wall Series since its […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 3, Number 50 (11/8/14)
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 will […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate and Pappy & Company Announce Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve (Cigar Preview)
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2015 Preview, Drew Estate, News, Swisher International
Drew Estate Tobacco Company has announced they have entered into a agreement to produce “Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve” premium handmade cigar. The agreement is described as a partnership between Drew Estate and Pappy & Company. Pappy & Company is the family-owned merchandise division of Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery – the producers of Pappy […]
Cigar News: CAO Gold Nasty Nutcracker and CAO MX2 Rabid Reindeer Mark 2014 Christmas Theme Releases
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2014 Preview, CAO, General, News
Numerous retailers are reporting receiving a new pair of offerings from CAO. The CAO Gold Nasty Nutcracker and the CAO MX2 Rabid Reindeer are two limited production cigars are targeted to coincide with the Christmas Season. This marks the second consecutive year that CAO has done a Christmas-themed release following 2013’s CAO Angry Santa and CAO Evil Snowman. […]
Assessment Update: Joya Red Robusto by Joya de Nicaragua
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Assessment Update, Joya de Nicaragua
Assessment Updates will be posted on this web-site to: 1) Assess “pre-review” cigars that were not given a rating or score (typically pre-release cigars); 2) Provide numeric ratings to cigars previously assessed prior to the implementation of the numeric scoring system; 3) Provide a re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we re-assess […]
Cigar Review: Nat Sherman Epoca Selection Prince
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 2 Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Nat Sherman, Review
Nat Sherman Epoca Selection – Prince The Nat Sherman Epoca Selection was one of several new lines introduced by Nat Sherman in 2014. This cigar is actually a re-launch of an old brand by the company. Nat Sherman is a company that has prided itself on its rich history and the Epoca brand plays a […]
Cigar News: Viva Republica to Release Limited Edition Cigar for Operation: Cigars for Warriors
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments Cigars for Warriors, Miami Cigars, News, Viva Republica
Viva Republica and Cigars for Warriors have announced a collaborative limited edition cigar. The cigar will be produced by Viva Republica and all proceeds from the sales of the cigar will benefit the Operation: Cigars for Warriors charity. The cigar will ship on November 10th, 2014 which is Veteran’s Day. According to a press release, […]
Cigar News: Leccia Provides Update on State of Leccia Tobacco Brands with General Cigar
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments Foundry, General, Leccia Tobacco, News
Sam Leccia of General Cigar Company has provided an update on the state of Leccia Tobacco as well as provided some insights into his new role at General Cigar Company. Now one month into his new role, Leccia provided updates on the brand names, blends, and some future plans in the works at General. This […]