La Jugada Habano The La Jugada Habano is the second cigar to be released by Moya Ruiz Cigars. Early in 2013, Moya Ruiz Cigars launched their first cigar – a maduro called La Jugada Prieto. At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, the company officially showcased the Habano. Moya Ruiz Cigars is named for the two […]
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Cigar News: Espinosa Announces La Zona Connecticut & Habano 20 Count Boxes
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Espinosa Cigars has announced they have begun shipping to retailers their La Zona Connecticut and La Zona Habano in 20 count boxes. This is a result of feedback from both retailers and consumers. Currently the La Zona Connecticut and Habano lines are offered in 80 count crates and 20 count bundles. Espinosa said these packaging […]
Cigar Review: La Aurora Preferidos Diamond Chicho’s Choice
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, La Aurora, Miami Cigars, Review
La Aurora Preferidos Diamond Chicho’s Choice The La Aurora Preferidos Diamond Chicho’s Choice is a line extension based on the La Aurora Preferidos Diamond line. It was one of several limited edition regional releases by Miami Cigar and Company. This cigar was released to six states in the Mid Atlantic area: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, […]
Cigar News: Global Premium Cigars to Add 1502 Lanceros to Emerald, Ruby, and Black Gold Lines, Coronas to Follow
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 1502, Global Premium Cigars, GPC, House of Emilio, News
1502 Emerald Lancero Global Premium Cigars CEO Enrique Sanchez Icaza was a guest on the February 28th edition of Cigar Chat and indicated a lancero frontmark will soon be shipped across all of his three current lines. Sanchez also indicated that a corona size will follow across all three of the lines later this year. […]
Cigar News: Quesada 40th Anniversary Cigar Line (Cigar Preview)
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2014 Preview, News, Quesada
As we have been following for quite a while now, Quesada Cigars will be releasing a cigar to commemorate Manuel Quesada’s 40 years in the cigar business. The cigar was created by Quesada’s daughters Patricia and Raquel as a tribute to their father. The company has recently announced details around the release. There will be […]
Press Release: Establishment of Cigar Media Association
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Editor’s Note: This morning, the Cigar Media Association was officially announced via a press release. Cigar Coop / Stogie Geeks are proud to be a part of this organization. As cigar media has grown, we think it is an important step to take. Our number one goal is to strengthen the relationship online media has […]
Cigar News: Epicurean Gonzo Santeria Heading to Retailers
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized 1 Comment 2014 Preview, Epicurean, House of Emilio, News
The long awaited Gonzo Santeria appears to be heading to retailers. Company president Steven Ysidron has indicated on both his company web-site and on a video posted on the company’s Facebook page that the cigar is shipping. The Gonzo Santeria marks the fourth cigar blend by Ysidron’s company to be released. The Santeria is a […]
Cigar News: La Palina Collection Goldie Laguito Especial to Become Third Goldie (Cigar Preview)
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized 2 Comments 2014 Preview, La Palina, News
La Palina Cigars is set to add a third release of its Goldie blend to its La Palina Collection line. The La Palina Goldie Laguito Especial will add a 7 x 40 lancero vitola. The Goldie Laguito Especial becomes the third release in the Goldie line. The concept behind the La Palina Collection is that […]
Cigar Review: Federal Cigar 93rd Anniversary Reserve No. 2 by Oliva
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 4.5 - Fight Chuck Norris for Them, 94-96, Oliva, Review
Federal Cigar 93rd Anniversary Reserve No. 2 by Oliva In what has become a mid-March tradition, New Hampshire-based retailer Federal Cigar is releasing a retail exclusive cigar to commemorate their anniversary. In 2014, the retailer is celebrating their 93rd anniversary in business. This time they team up with Oliva to release the Federal Cigar 93rd […]
Cigar News: Tarazona Cigars Announces Guerrilla 305 (Cigar Preview)
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2014 Preview, News, Tarazona
Tarazona Cigars is launching a new line called the Guerrilla 305. For this project, the company is turning to Tabacalera William Ventura in the Dominican Republic to make this new line and is working with Robert Caldwell, of Caldwell Cigar Company as a consultant. Following the recent split with Cubanacan Cigars, Eddie Tarazona had told […]