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 previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide an […]
Davidoff has recently unveiled a new sampler of five cigars designed to provide a short duration smoking experience. The Davidoff Pause brings five distinct blends in short vitolas geared for a variety of smoking profiles. Each cigar is designed to be enjoyed in no more than 30 minutes. “Davidoff ’Pause’ is ideal for aficionados who […]
The Cigar Media Association has named its 2014 Cigar Media Member of the Year. Cigar Dojo the online media brand that features an mobile social media community, the live Smoke Night Live show, online cigar reviews, and has partnered on several cigar projects was named the first recipient of this award. In a statement by […]
The Illusione Fume D’Amour has been named the Cigar Media Association’s Cigar of the Year. The Illusione Fume D’Amour was a new regular production Nicaraguan puro introduced by Dion Giolito’s Illusione Cigars. Translating to “to love smoke”, the Illusione Fume D’Amour made its debut at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show. It was considered almost a […]
Nashville, Tennessee-based Crowned Heads has been named the Cigar Media Association’s Cigar Brand of the Year. 2014 was a year that saw Crowned Heads add a second manufacturing partner and make a move toward the limited edition market. At the same time, the company released several critically acclaimed cigars to the marketplace. The big change […]
Davidoff Winston Churchill Toro The Davidoff Winston Churchill is a revamped line by Davidoff Cigars that will make its way to retailers early this year. Late last year, Davidoff announced it was doing a complete makeover of its Winston Churchill line – namely from a branding, packaging, and blend standpoint. It was back in late […]
The 2014 Post Season Awards are complete on Cigar Coop. This year included the addition of three new categories as bringing the total to seven. We recap the winners as well as summarize the previous year’s winners. Cigar of the Year Best Line Extension Best Aged Cigar Best Brand Performance Person of the Year Factory […]
RoMa Craft Tobac Fomorian 2015 (Photo Credit: Skip Martin) RoMa Craft Tobac’s CroMagnon Fomorian, a candela wrapped version of its popular CroMagnon blend is making a return for a third consecutive year. The news was announced by Skip Martin, co-founder via social media today. According to Martin, only 100 boxes and a “few bundles” will […]
The International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) has announced plans to relocate from Columbus, Georgia to Washington, DC. The association has acquired a three-story commercial townhouse in the Northeast section of Washington DC that will be used to house its new headquarters. Plans are for the relocation to take place in the Summer of […]
Illusione Pactum The Illusione Pactum is the ninth installment of South Florida retailer Smoke Inn’s MicroBlend Series. The concept has involved Smoke Inn teaming up with some of the biggest names in the cigar industry to produce a one time limited run exclusive to its shop. The Pactum represents the first collaboration with Smoke Inn […]
