Robusto by Valentia In 2013, a new cigar company was launched called Valentia. The company makes their cigars in the Dominican Republic. Valentia is a new cigar company that also has an interesting giveback story. The company has established a program called “Valentia Assistance for Law Enforcement” (VALE). Under the VALE program, when a tobacconist […]
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News: E.P. Carrillo Edición Limitada 2013 About to Ship (Cigar Preview)
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2013 Preview, E.P. Carrillo, EPC, News
The E.P. Carrillo Edicion Limitada 2013 is about to ship. At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, E.P. Carrillo had on display the packaging for the Edicion Limitada 2013. At the time, details of the blend were still being finalized, but the company was taking orders. Cigar Aficionado confirmed details around the blend and the size in […]
Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2, Number 40 (10/19/13)
William Cooper Cigar Industry Report, Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments Cigar Wrap, News
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: Cigar Federation Adds Online Store in Conjunction with Delaware Cigars
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized 1 Comment Cigar Federation, News
Cigar Federation, the online social media cigar community has announced it is entering into a partnership with Delaware Cigars to add an online store. Delaware Cigars has thirty retail locations throughout the state of Delaware and the surrounding area. Under the agreement, the Cigar Federation store will become the exclusive online retail outlet for Delaware Cigars. […]
Cigar Review: AKA Solace
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, AKA Cigars, Review
AKA Solace The AKA Solace was the third core line blend released by Texas-based cigar manufacturer AKA Cigars. AKA Cigars stands for “American Kick Ass” Cigars. The company is run by Jay Lundy and Tom Poehler. Back in 2010, the company connected with Christian Eiroa who started working with them on their initial blend […]
News: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial 2013 (Cigar Preview)
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2013 Preview, New, Oliva
For the sixth consecutive year, Oliva Cigar Company will be releasing an maduro version of their popular Oliva Serie V cigar. The maduro wrapper version is released once a year (usually at the end) and a single production run is done. The cigar is typically released in one size toward the end of the calendar year.. For […]
Cigar Review: Kristoff Galerones DR4
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Galerones, Kristoff, Review
Kristoff Galerones DR4 The Kristoff Galerones DR4 is one of four new cigar blends that has bee introduced under Kristoff’s Galerones line. The Galerones line is not just a set of new cigars, but it marks a radical change in direction for the products being released by Kristoff. The Galerones line feature more sleek packaging, […]
News: Flor de las Antillas MAM-13 Retailers Update
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized 3 Comments My Father, News
A few weeks ago, we reported on a special regional release of the Flor de las Antillas heading to five retailers in Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Alabama. This regional release is a special 6 x 48 rounded version of the Flor de las Antillas known as the MAM-13 LE. The following is an […]
Cigar Review: Camacho Diploma (2013)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 2 Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Camacho, Davidoff, Review
Camaacho Diploma (2013) Just prior to the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Camacho Cigars launched a major campaign known as the “bold standard”. It was described by Camacho as “the most brazen move in their nearly 50 year history”. This campaign not only involved rebranding their cigars with a new logo and new packaging, but it also […]
News: Viaje WLP Stuffed Turkey 2013 – “White Meat” and “Dark Meat” (Cigar Preview)
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2013 Preview, New, Viaje, Viaje White Label Project
It appears that Andre Farkas and Viaje Cigars are taking no chances when it comes to the company’s annual Thanksgiving release. Today on the company’s Facebook page, it was announced that the Viaje WLP (White Label Project) Stuffed Turkey would not only be returning for a third consecutive year, but would also be shipped in […]