La Flor Dominicana Mysterioso Collector’s 2013 Late in 2013, La Flor Dominicana unveiled its latest release in its Mysterioso line – the La Flor Dominicana Mysterioso Collector’s 2013. While the Mysterioso has become known for elongated perfecto cigars featuring two wrappers, the Mysterioso Collector’s 2013 added another “twist” as it would feature a very unique barberpole […]
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Cigar Review: The Kind
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, House Cigar, Nice Ash Cigars, Review, The Kind
The Kind (Toro) by Nice Ash Cigars Note from the Editor: Back in November 2013, we introduced a new feature on Cigar Coop that will provide assessments of some house exclusive cigars from some of the great retailers nationwide. We’ve found some house cigars to offer high quality cigar experiences, and from time to time […]
Cigar News: H. Upmann – The Banker to be Launched by Altadis USA (Cigar Preview)
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2014 Preview, Altadis, H. Upmann, News
Altadis USA will be releasing a new cigar in its H. Upmann brand. The H. Upmann – The Banker will pay homage to the original brand founder Herman Upmann. Information on this cigar was first reported by Cigar Aficionado.com. Upmann was a banker who in 1844 went to Havana Cuba and invested in a cigar factory […]
Feature Story: Gary Griffith Talks Future Plans of Emilio Cigars
William Cooper Feature Story, Uncategorized No Comments Cigar Conversation, Emilio, Feature Story, House of Emilio
Emilio Cigars Brand Developer Gary Griffith Emilio Cigars brand developer, and House of Emilio founder Gary Griffith was our special guest on Episode 91 of Stogie Geeks. In this conversation, we asked Griffith about some projects that he had announced, but had been on hold: Carpe Noctem, Mia Dora, La Musa and Los Regalos. Carpe Noctem […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 3, Number 20 (4/12/14)
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: 262 Cigars to be Distributed in New Zealand
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 262, News
262 Cigars has announced it has entered into its first international distribution agreement. Distribution will be handled by The Cigar Company of New Zealand. Under the agreement, The Cigar Company of New Zealand will be the exclusive distributor of 262 in New Zealand. Information of this announcement was reported on the 262 Cigars web-site. The […]
Cigar News: Tatuaje Lancero Sampler Nears Release (2014 Preview)
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized 1 Comment 2014 Preview, Cabaiguan, News, Tatuaje
If you listened to our interview with Tatuaje founder Pete Johnson on the November 26th, 2013 edition of Stogie Geeks, you exclusively learned first of Johnson’s plans for a lancero sampler. Information has made its way to retailers on this upcoming release. The cigars will be a ten count sampler of lanceros consisting of one […]
Assessment Update: Rocky Patel Edición Unica 2013
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Assessment Update, Rocky Patel
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 previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide an […]
Cigar Review: Foundry H20 – 2 (Part of Compounds, Elements and Musings)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 2.5 - Try One, 85-87, Compounds Elements and Musings, Foundry, General, Review
Foundry H20 – 2 The Foundry H20 – 2 is a small batch release by Foundry Tobacco Company as a part of their Compounds, Elements and Musings line. Foundry Tobacco Company is a brand under the General Cigar Company portfolio. At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, it was General Cigar Company who was the leader in terms of […]
Cigar News: Recluse Amadeus Becomes Third Release by Iconic Leaf Cigar Company (Cigar Preview)
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2014 Preview, Iconic Leaf Cigars, News, Press Release
Iconic Leaf Cigar Company has announced their third release, the Recluse Amadeus. The Recluse Amadeus adds a Ecuadorian Connecticut in both the box-press and the company’s unique Sidewinder vitola offering. In a press release by Iconic Leaf Cigar Company, they described the Recluse Amadeus as follows: “The Recluse Amadeus blend will be in keeping with […]