San Lotano Oval Connecticut The San Lotano Oval Connecticut became the third blend in A.J. Fernandez’s San Lotano Oval line. Ever since the second Oval, the San Lotano Oval Maduro was announced, there had been some questions on whether or not a Connecticut shade cigar will be added to the line. Just prior to the […]
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Cigar Preview: VegaFina Sumum Edición Especial 2012 by Altadis USA
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VegaFina Edicion Especial 2012 At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Altadis USA showcased the VegaFina Sumum Edicion Especial 2012 cigar. This is a cigar that has already previously been released in Europe, and now makes its way to the U.S. market. The VegaFina brand has been one of the busier brands under Altadis […]
2013 IPCPR Cigar Conversation: Chaim Kohn of Cigar Oasis
William Cooper Uncategorized No Comments Accessories, Cigar Conversation, Cigar Oasis, IPCPR 2013
While cigars, pipes, and tobacco are an integral part of the 2013 IPCPR (International Premium Cigar Pipe Retailers) Trade Show, accessory products also play an important role. Cigar Oasis is a long-time leader in humidication and hygrometer devices. In this video we filmed from the trade show floor, Chaim Kohn of Cigar Oasis takes us […]
Assessment Update: Room 101 Big Delicious
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 91-93, Assessment Update, Camacho, Davidoff, Memorable, Room 101, Smoke Inn Microblend Series
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) A re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide an […]
News: General Cigar to Release Partagas 150 Commemorative Humidor
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments General, IPCPR 2013, News, Partagas
Partagas 150 Commemorative Humidor General Cigar Company has announced it is releasing a limited quantity of the much sought after Partagas 150 Signature Series. Typically these have not been made available for purchase, but will be made available packaged in an ultra-premium commemorative humidor. There will be three frontmarks packaged in the humidor. The announcement […]
Cigar Preview: Partagas 1845 Line Extensions
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Robusto enCrystal As we reported a few weeks ago, General Cigar Company is releasing two new frontmarks to its Partagas 1845 line. These new frontmarks were unveiled at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. The first size is a 6 1/4 x 54 Toro Grande (which will have an SRP of $7.09 per […]
News: Sindicato Cigar Group Plans Sindicato Cigar
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At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Sindicato Cigar Group launched three new cigars, but indicated a fourth cigar is currently in development. The new cigar will be called “Sindicato” and according to Sindicato Cigar Group President and CEO Jim Colucci this will be the company’s flagship line.. Colucci did indicate on a Cigar Dave broadcast […]
Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2, Number 27 (7/20/13)
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 […]
Cigar Preview: Chinnock Cellars Pressoir
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Chinnock Cellars Pressoir Brian Chinnock of Chinnock Cellars came into the 2013 IPCPR riding a lot of success with his Chinnock Cellars Terroir. This time he decided to change things up quite a bit for his company’s third line release called the Pressoir. For the Pressoir, Chinnock introduces his company’s first maduro. In addition, this […]
News: Drew Estate Expands Acid Line – Adds Kuba Grande, Blondie Black, Blondie Bold, Blonde Sweet, and Blondie Select
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments Acid, Drew Estate, IPCPR 2013, News
Acid Kuba Grande At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Drew Estate announced several extensions to its popular Acid line. This includes a new 6 x 60 line extension to the Kuba Kuba line as well as four variations of the popular Blondie line. Acid Cigars represent Drew Estate’s infused line. Typically, the company has kept […]