Numerous retailers have confirmed that Altadis USA will be providing a cigar to the Tobacconists Association of America (TAA) under its H. Upmann brand. The H. Upmann Bank Note TAA Exclusive will provide a corona sized offering to TAA members. Information on this release was made available to attendees of the TAA Convention held March 23 […]
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Cigar News: Tarazona Cigars to Move Nicaraguan Production to Noel Rojas’ Factory
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments News, Tarazona
In a conversation with Eddie Tarazona, founder of Tarazona Cigars, Cigar Coop has learned that production of “much of the Tarazona brand including Revolution 305” will be moving to Noel Rojas’ Tabacalera Aromas de Jalapa factory. Noel Rojas is also the owner of Guayacan Cigars. In addition to making the Guayacan Cigars at his factory, […]
Cigar News: Nat Sherman Epoca Re-Launches Old Brand (Cigar Preview)
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2014 Preview, Nat Sherman, News
Nat Sherman is preparing to launch its next line of the Michael Herklots era. The Nat Sherman Epoca will re-launch what was the first cigar brand owned by Nat Sherman upon his acquisition of the New York-based cigar company Schwab Brothers and Baer in 1929. Information on this announcement was made via a press release. […]
Cigar News: Comerica Park in Detroit Rebrands Cigar Bar as Asylum Cigar Bar
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments Asylum Cigars, CLE, Fabricas Unidas, News, Places
The cigar bar at Comerica Park, home of the Detroit Tigers has been re-banded as the “Asylum Cigar Bar”. The change is effective on March 31st, 2014 as the Tigers opened the 2014 baseball season against the Kansas City Royals. Both Asylum Cigars co-founder Tom Lazuka and CLE Cigar Company (Asylum Cigars’ parent company), Christian […]
Cigar Review: LFD N.A.S. by La Flor Dominicana
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 2 Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, La Flor Dominicana, LFD
LFD N.A.S. by La Flor Dominicana The LFD N.A.S. is a cheroot cigar that is slated for a national release by La Flor Dominicana. A limited run of this cigar was released to Michael’s Tobacco of Keller Texas last year. At press time, the cigar has now been given a one month exclusive early release […]
Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Company Last Rites
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Black Label Trading Company, Review
Black Label Trading Company Last Rites The Black Label Trading Company Last Rites is one of several cigars made by boutique cigar maker Black Label Trading Company. The company was founded by James Brown who has built his company around a model of small batch cigar production. The company was launched back in 2013 – […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 3, Number 18 (3/29/14)
William Cooper Cigar Industry Report, Cigar News, Uncategorized 1 Comment 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 […]
Press Release: LFD N.A.S. To Be Exclusive Early Release to Pipe & Pint in Greensboro, NC
William Cooper Uncategorized No Comments La Flor Dominicana, LFD, News, Press Release
Today Cigar Coop has learned that the upcoming La Flor Dominicana N.A.S. will exclusively be available at Greensboro retailer Pipe & Pint through the end of April before its national launch. Below is the press release: Greensboro, NC – The Pipe & Pint of Greensboro, NC in conjuncture with La Flor Dominicana are proud to […]
Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Platinum
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 2.5 - Try One, 85-87, Review, Rocky Patel
Rocky Patel Platinum For the past couple of years, Rocky Patel Premium Cigars has gone into the IPCPR with plenty of “what’s new” for cigar enthusiasts. The Rocky Patel Platinum was a new line that was one of several cigars that made its debut at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. This cigar added a […]
Cigar News: Leroy vs. The Dark Master a Collaboration by CLE Cigars / Edgar Hoill Cigars for Tobacco Haven
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments CLE, Edgar Hoill Cigars, Fabricas Unidas, News
CLE Cigar Company has announced a joint collaboration project between Christian Eiroa and Edgar Hoill. The “Leroy vs. the Dark Master” will be a project that will be a one time limited production retail exclusive to Tobacco Haven in New Hampshire. The project will feature one blend from Eiroa and one blend from Hoill packaged […]