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 a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide […]
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 a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide […]
As a part of a Cigar Industry Report we did this past December, we noted an interview that Crowned Heads co-founder Jon Huber did with Cigar Chat in which he mentioned that he was working on an exclusive cigar for Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) retailers. With the TAA’s Annual Meeting and Conference scheduled from […]
Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Company has announced its first flagship product offering, the Rosalila. The line will be distributed by Puros de Ballard LLC – the same company that is currently distributing the Leaf by Oscar series that was developed in collaboration with Pittsburgh-based retailer Jim Robinson. The Rosalila was developed by Oscar Valladares and […]
La Jugada Habano The La Jugada Habano is the second cigar to be released by Moya Ruiz Cigars. Early in 2013, Moya Ruiz Cigars launched their first cigar – a maduro called La Jugada Prieto. At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, the company officially showcased the Habano. Moya Ruiz Cigars is named for the two […]
Espinosa Cigars has announced they have begun shipping to retailers their La Zona Connecticut and La Zona Habano in 20 count boxes. This is a result of feedback from both retailers and consumers. Currently the La Zona Connecticut and Habano lines are offered in 80 count crates and 20 count bundles. Espinosa said these packaging […]
La Aurora Preferidos Diamond Chicho’s Choice The La Aurora Preferidos Diamond Chicho’s Choice is a line extension based on the La Aurora Preferidos Diamond line. It was one of several limited edition regional releases by Miami Cigar and Company. This cigar was released to six states in the Mid Atlantic area: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, […]
1502 Emerald Lancero Global Premium Cigars CEO Enrique Sanchez Icaza was a guest on the February 28th edition of Cigar Chat and indicated a lancero frontmark will soon be shipped across all of his three current lines. Sanchez also indicated that a corona size will follow across all three of the lines later this year. […]
As we have been following for quite a while now, Quesada Cigars will be releasing a cigar to commemorate Manuel Quesada’s 40 years in the cigar business. The cigar was created by Quesada’s daughters Patricia and Raquel as a tribute to their father. The company has recently announced details around the release. There will be […]
Editor’s Note: This morning, the Cigar Media Association was officially announced via a press release. Cigar Coop / Stogie Geeks are proud to be a part of this organization. As cigar media has grown, we think it is an important step to take. Our number one goal is to strengthen the relationship online media has […]
