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E.P. Carrillo will be releasing a limited edition cigar to commemorate the company’s fifth anniversary. While the final name has still yet to be announced, the company has released details around the project. These details were first reported in the 6/17/14 Cigar Insider, and details around this release have been forwarded to retailers. The target […]
The Cigar Industry Report is a one stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop and Stogie Geeks. It is a combination of our news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. We will also recap what happened on our Stogie Geeks show. Finally, each week we will […]
A little under two weeks after the announcement of Tierra Volcan cigars coming to the U.S. market, the company has now found a distribution partner. Today, RoMa Craft LLC announced that they would become the exclusive U.S. Distributor for Tierra Volcan Cigars. The announcement was made in a press release by both companies In a […]
Gurkha Cellar Reserve Edicion Especial (Photo Credit: Gurkha Cigar Group Newsletter) Gurkha Cigar Group will unveil a third blend in its Cellar Reserve line. The Gurkha Cellar Reserve Edicion Especial will introduce a limited edition Corojo wrapper option to this line. The cigar is expected to retailers later this year. Back in the 2/1/14 Cigar […]
Warped Cigars will unveil a limited edition cigar humidor. The Jaridor™will make its debut at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. This is ceramic round-bodied humidor – moving away from the traditional wooden, rectangular humidors. According to Warped Cigars, the Jaridor™ is can store up to 25 7 x 48 cigars. The cigar features an airtight […]
The East India Trading Company, a subsidiary brand under Gurkha Cigar Group has announced their latest release. The Classic Cigar: Havana blend is slated to become the fifth line in the East India Trading Company joining Wicked Indie, Red Witch, Rogue, and Prize Fighter. The Classic will be launched at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show […]
Illusione Cigars has begun shipping its Illusione *G* Gigantes to retailers. This cigar blend is being released in one vitola, a 6 1/2 x 56. The Illusione *G* Gigantes seems to follow in the path of the Illusione *R* Rothchildes released earlier this year in terms of being one size and one blend. While both […]
Gurkha Royal Challenge Maduro (Photo Credit Gurkha Cigar Newsletter) Gurkha Cigar Group will be launching the Gurkha Royal Challenge Maduro. This marks the second blend to be released under the Royal Challenge line. Back in the 2/1/14 Cigar Industry Report, we noted an appearance by Bianca Melone and Juan Lopez on the Stogie 411 program […]
Photo Credit: Rafael Nodal Facebook page Boutique Blends Cigars will launch La Boheme at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show. According to company President Rafael Nodal, La Boheme will be its own brand with its own identity. Nodal posted on his personal Facebook page, the theme of La Boheme is “Uniting my 3 life passions, my love for […]
Gurkha Cigar Group has announced plans to relaunch the Pedro Martin Ruby and Pedro Martin Maduro lines. These were lines by which Gurkha acquired the trademarks following the shutdown of Martin Family of Cigars last year. The cigars will be officially be re-launched at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. As a part […]