Back in July, we took a look at Commonwealth Cedar Spills Cigar Placards project. This was doing in conjunction with Cigars for Warriors. These are handcrafted and feature the logos of many popular cigar manufacturers that can be used as a decorative item by cigar shops and cigar enthusiasts. At the same time the project […]
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Cigar Review: VegaFina Sumum Edición Especial 2012 by Altadis USA
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Altadis, Review, VegaFina
VegaFina Sumum Edicion Especial 2012 Back at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, we reported on a limited edition release by Atladis USA under the VegaFina brand known as the VegaFina Sumum Edicion Especial 2012. This is the latest in what has become a series of limited edition releases in the VegaFina brand. Unofficially the Sumum 2012 […]
News: Zander-Greg to Launch Nat Cicco Cuban Legends Habano (Cigar Preview)
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2013 Preview, Nat Cicco, News, Zander-Greg
Zander-Greg has added a third blend to its Nat Cicco Cuban Legends line. The Nat Cicco Cuban Legends Habano will join the Cuban Legends Maduro and Natural (Sumatra) lines. Information on this announcement was communicated via a press release to Cigar Coop. The Nat Cicco Cuban Legends line was introduced in August, 2010. It is […]
News: Xikar Launches New Scribe Lighters (Accessory Preview)
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments Accessories, News, Pipe, Xikar
Xikar has announced new offerings in its Scribe Lighter series. This is a pen-like lighter design that is primarily used for lighting up pipes. The new options will include a new G2 and an updated burl finish. This announcement was made by Xikar in a newsletter to consumers at the end of September. The Scribe […]
News: La Flor Dominicana Shows off Collector’s Edition Mysterioso
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2013 Preview, La Flor Dominicana, LFD, News
La Flor Dominicana posted a picture of a new version of the Mysterioso on their Facebook page. Not many details were announced other than the caption “Ever wanted to smoke a work of art?” This Collector’s Edition Mysterio is a limited run cigar will be available throughout the Holiday season.” and will be known as […]
News: Toraño Family Cigars Relaunches Reserva Selecta
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments News, Toraño
Torano Relaunched Reserva Selecta Torano Family Cigars has formally announced the re-launch of its Reserva Selecta line. Just prior to the IPCPR, word came from Torano Family Cigars President Charlie Torano that the crystal tube and cedar sheath packaging of this blend would be replaced by cellophane sleeves and traditional boxes. As we also reported from IPCPR, […]
Cigar Review: Tatuaje Avion 13 FF
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Review, Tatuaje
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 […]
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 […]