Today, we look at the Padrón Family Reserve No. 96 Natural. The Padrón Family Reserve No. 96 is the seventh installment in Padrón’s Family Reserve line. Keeping to the form of most Padrón releases, the Family Reserve No. 96 is offered in both Natural and Maduro lines. The “96” signifies what would have been the […]
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La Palina Nicaragua The Connecticut Toro (2023) | Cigar Review
La Palina Nicaragua – The Connecticut: This is a cigar that has been re-blended, re-packaged, and is now produced at Joya de Nicaragua.
2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #14: HVC Selección No. 1 Natural Poderosos
The HVC Selección No. 1 Natural Poderosos follows up the HVC Selección No. Maduro. The Maduro was HVC’s first cigar out of its own factory. While the Maduro was first, it’s the Natural that earned the #14 spot on the Countdown.
2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #15: E.P. Carrillo INCH Nicaragua No. 60
Our #15 Cigar of the Year is the newest offering from E.P. Carrillo’s big ring line, INCH. The catch is this cigar isn’t being produced at the Plasencia factory in Nicaragua.
Cigar Coop Cigar of the Year – Assessing the Winners | Feature Story
How well have the Cigar of the Year selections over the past 13 years have done? We take a look here with this self assessment. If you disagree, let us know.
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 569 (12/23/23)
Cigar Industry Report (Edition 569) is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop for the past week. It combines the news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. In addition, each week, we will look back at Cigar Coop history. Look for this report every […]
2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #16: 601 La Bomba Warhead VIII by Espinosa Cigars
This is the seventh time an installment from Espinosa’s annual limited edition Warhead series has landed on the Cigar Coop Countdown.
Prime Time Episode 277: The Tatuaje Anarchy NFT Show
One of the historic single store releases was the Tatuaje Anarchy. Last year, it was announced that Smoke Inn would be teaming up with Tatuaje to re-release the Tatuaje Anarchy as a part of a very special NFT offering. Along the way, partners Coles of London/S.T. Dupont and Quality Importers have come on-board with the project.
Prime Time Episode 276: An Phan, Drew Estate
An Phan is the Brand Director for Drew Estate and is the creative mind behind a lot of the exciting branding from the products.
Prime Time Episode 275: Coach Steve Wilks
NFL Coach Steve Wilks is a big cigar enthusiasts. He is a former head coach of the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals. Now currently the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers, we were honored to talk to him.