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 provide […]
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Cigar Industry Report: Volume 3, Number 19 (4/5/14)
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 […]
Feature Story: Ortega Wild Bunch 2013
William Cooper Feature Story, Uncategorized 2 Comments Feature Story, Ortega Wild Bunch 2013
As many of our readers know, we have been following the Ortega Wild Bunch Series 2013 since it was announced late in 2012. We have had an opportunity to smoke each of the releases. The Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 series is a unique limited production cigar concept that was introduced by Ortega Premium Cigars. The […]
Cigar News: Crux Cigar Company Launches With Three Blends, Three More to Follow (Cigar Preview)
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2014 Preview, Crux Cigar Company, News
Newly formed Crux Cigar Company is preparing for their initial launch. The company plans to release three different blends in two vitolas – the Ninfamaniac, Ninfamaniac Dark, and the Skeeterz. The company also plans to follow this up with three more blends (Classic, Passport, Bull & Bear) in May. Crux Cigar Company was formed by […]
Cigar News: La Palina Collection Mr Sam Line Returns; Extends to Three Frontmarks (Cigar Preview)
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2014 Preview, La Palina, News
The La Palina Collection Mr. Sam, a cigar released in 2013 as a limited edition cigar is returning. The company says as result of the positive response from the marketplace, the cigar is returning. This time it will be released in three sizes and now become a permanent part of the portfolio. The La Palina […]
Assessment Update: Asylum 13 Ogre Robusto (5 x 50)
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 88-90, Assessment Update, Asylum Cigars, CLE, Fabricas Unidas
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 provide […]
Cigar News: My Father TAA Exclusive to be Released to Tobacconist Association of America (Cigar Preview)
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2014 Preview, 2014 TAA Exclusive Series, My Father, News, TAA
At the 2014 Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) convention held in Cabo San Lucas , it was announced that My Father Cigars will be providing an exclusive cigar to TAA members. The My Father TAA Exclusive will add a 6 x 50 box-pressed toro based on the original My Father blend. The My Father TAA […]
Cigar Review: Undercrown Dogma by Drew Estate
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Cigar Dojo, Drew Estate, Review, Undercrown
Undercrown Dogma by Drew Estate The Undercrown Dogma is a soon to be released limited production line extension by Drew Estate as a part of its Undercrown brand. The cigar was created to be a tribute to the Cigar Dojo online community and it will be sold exclusively through Smoke Inn. The Undercrown Dogma adds […]
Cigar News: Tatuaje TAA 2014 To Become Fourth Tatuaje TAA Release
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized 2 Comments 2014 TAA Exclusive Series, News, TAA, Tatuaje
At the Tobacconists Association of America (TAA) conference held March 23 – 27, 2014 in Cabo San Lucas, it was confirmed that once again Tatuaje Cigars would be providing a special release to its member retailers. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Tatuaje made available an exclusive cigar to TAA retailers. The Tatuaje TAA […]
Cigar News: Padrón 1964 Anniversary Belicoso TAA Exclusive Coming in Natural and Maduro (Cigar Preview)
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2014 Preview, 2014 TAA Exclusive Series, News, Padron, TAA
Padron Cigars will be releasing a line extension to the retailers who are members of the Tobacconists Association of America (TAA). The Padron 1964 Anniversary Belicoso TAA Exclusive adds a 5 x 52 Belicoso into the line to both the natural and maduro offerings. Information on this release was made available to attendees of the TAA […]