Lou Rodriguez La Mano Negra The Lou Rodriguez La Mano Negra is a limited edition cigar that was released by Lou Rodriguez Cigars in 2013. La Mano Negra marks the second limited edition cigar by the company. A couple of years ago, the company quietly released its first limited edition cigar, the Lou Rodriguez MF. […]
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News: Patrón Añejo Seasoned Cigar by Ted’s Cigars (Cigar Preview)
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized 1 Comment 2013 Preview, News, Ted's Cigars
Ted’s Cigars has entered into a licensing agreement with Patron Tequila. Under this agreement the world of premium tequila and handmade cigars are brought together with the release of the Patron Anejo Seasoned Cigar. The Patron Anejo Seasoned Cigar is focused around Patron’s Anejo spirit. The Anejo is aged in small white oak barrels for a minimum of twelve […]
Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2, Number 41 (10/26/13)
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: Compañia de Siembra Hojas de Tradicion Announced
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments La Tradicion Cubana, News, T.L. Johnson
Luis Sanchez of Tabaclera LTC SRL, Terry Johnson, owner of T.L. Johnson Cigar Company, and and Juan Francisco “Pancho” Reinoso former agronomist for Philip Morris International have announced they are entering into a Dominican-based farming operation and leaf company. The new company is being called Compania de Siembra Hojas de Tradicion. Information was announced via a press release […]
News: RoMa Craft Tobac Gives Early Preview for 2014
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Over the past couple of days, RoMa Craft Tobac co-owners Skip Martin and Michael Rosales made appearances on both the Stogie Geeks and CigarChat shows and gave some insights into their company – as well as a preview into “what’s up and coming” in the future. RoMa Craft Tobac was formed last year as a […]
Cigar Pre-Review: RyJ by Romeo y Julieta (Altadis USA)
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RyJ by Romeo y Julieta The RyJ by Romeo y Julieta is the newest entry into Altadis USA’s Romeo y Julieta line. The cigar is one of two Nicaraguan puros that have been launched in 2013 (the other is the re-release of the Juan Lopez). This is a significant release for Romeo y Julieta in […]
Cigar Review: Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 Gearhead Gary Crankshaft
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Ortega, Ortega Wild Bunch 2013, Review
Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 – Gearhead Gary Crankshaft The Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 Gearhead Gary Crankshaft is the ninth installment in a monthly series of cigars developed by Ortega Premium Cigars. The Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 series is a unique limited production cigar concept that was introduced by Ortega Premium Cigars. The idea behind the Ortega Wild Bunch is to dedicate […]
News: Viaje to Release Skull and Bones M?stery 2013 Edition (Cigar Preview)
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2013 Preview, News, Viaje
Viaje Cigars will be releasing a 2013 version of its Skull and Bones M?stery cigar. The Skull and Bones M?stery 2013 becomes the ninth batch of the series since it was initially launched in 2010. As the name indicates, some of the details of the M?stery 2013 are being held back. Viaje president Andre Farkas […]
Cigar Review: CRAFT 2013 – La Campaña de Panamá Soberana by RoMa Craft Tobac
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Review, RoMa Craft Tobac
The CRAFT 2013 – La Campana de Panama Soberana represents the first release of RoMa Craft Tobac’s CRAFT line. This marks RoMa Craft Tobac’s launch into the limited edition game. Since it’s formation in 2012, RoMa Craft Tobac has focused on building its core lines – CroMagnon, Aquitaine, Intemperance BA XXI and Intemperance EC XVIII. 2013 has […]
News: Villiger Cigars, NA Names Fabian Barrantes Director of Marketing
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments News, People, Villiger
Villiger Cigars of North America has announced Fabian Barrantes as the new Director of Marketing. Barrantes is a name who has most recently been associated with Boutique Blends – where he served as Marketing Director and in Product Development. The announcement of Barrantes’ appointment was made in a press release by Villiger, North America. Last […]