Tatuaje Avion 13 FF The Tatuaje Avion 13 FF originally started out to be the 2013 offering of the Avion series. The Avion series consists of a single annual limited edition vitola that has been based on Tatuaje’s Fausto blend. During the production process the Avion 13, Tatuaje’s Pete Johnson made a decision to switch […]
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Cigar Review: Paul Garmirian Symphony 20 Limited Edition Salomones
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 4.5 - Fight Chuck Norris for Them, 91-93, Paul Garmirian, Review
Paul Garmirian Symphony 20 Salomones The Paul Garmirian Symphony 20 Limited Edition Salomones is a line of cigars meant to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Paul Garmirian cigars. When it comes to cigar history in the United States, no doubt Paul Garmirian (the name behind the brand) is going to be a part of it. […]
News: 1502 Cigars to Add Black Gold Corona Frontmark
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 1502, Global Premium Cigars, House of Emilio, News
Pre-Release of the 1502 Black Gold Corona Global Premium Cigars founder Enrique Sanchez Icaza was on hand at the 2013 Lite Up Charlotte Cigar Festival in Charlotte, North Carolina. He shared with us a new line extension he has planned for his 1502 Black Gold line – a Corona. Sanchez said the Black Gold is […]
Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2, Number 38 (10/5/13)
William Cooper Cigar Industry Report, Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments Cigar Wrap, News, Stogie Geeks
The Cigar Week Wrap is a one stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of our news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. We will throw in a few bonus items from time to time as well. Our intent is to […]
News: Rodrigo Cigars Announces Tasting Panel Program for Factory Fresh Cigars
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments House of Emilio, News, Rodrigo
Rodrigo Cigars has announced a Tasting Panel program. In this program, consumers will be able to purchase factory fresh cigars made from Tabacalera Ventura in the Dominican Republic at a value price, and then be given the opportunity to provide feedback to Rodrigo Cigars. This announcement was communicated from company President George Rodriguez. Under the […]
News: House of Emilio Announces First Two Master Retailers
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments House of Emilio, News
House of Emilio, the umbrella organization for which Emilio Cigars handles distribution for other companies has announced that Wooden Indian Tobacco in Havertown, PA and Outland Cigars in Charlotte, North Carolina have both received the designation of “Master Retailer”. On September 23rd, House of Emilio announced the Master Retailer program. To qualify for the program, […]
Cigar Review: Don Pepin Garcia Original Invictos (Blue Label)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Don Pepin, My Father, Review
Don Pepin Garcia Original The Don Pepin Garcia Original is the brand that started it all. It was one of the first blends by Jose Pepin Garcia (better known as Don Pepin Garcia). The cigar was originally made at the El Rey de los Habanos factory, but production would shift to Tabacalera Cubanas S.A. in […]
News: Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 Gearhead Gary Crankshaft Ships to Retailers (Cigar Preview)
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2013 Preview, News, Ortega, Ortega Wild Bunch 2013
Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 – Gearhead Gary Crankshaft (Photo taken at Outland Cigars) The ninth installment of Ortega Premium Cigars’ Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 series has begun to arrive in retailers. The Gearhead Gary “Crankshaft” becomes the first figuardo cigar to be released in the series as it introduces a belicoso vitola.The concept behind the Ortega Wild […]
Cigar Review: Reinado Grand Empire Reserve Toro
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 2 Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Reinado, Review
Note: We recently have changed our Assesment Rating System. For more information, see our October 2013 Editor’s Corner article. Reinado Grand Empire Reserve Toro At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Reinado Cigars showcased three line extensions to their Grand Empire Reserve (GER) line. These extensions would add a corona gorda, petite lancero, and box-pressed toro […]
News: Tatuaje Fausto 10/50 to be Retail Exclusive to Up Down Cigar
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2013 Preview, News, Tatuaje
Tatuaje Fausto 10/50 (Photo from Tatuaje Cigars Facebook page) Up Down Cigar, a retailer based in Chicago, Illinois will be receiving an exclusive size of the Tatuaje Fausto blend. The size is a 6 3/4 x 43 lonsdale and is known as the Tatuaje Fausto 10/50. Tatuaje Cigars’ founder Pete Johnson posted a picture on […]