The Smoking Syndicate Roundtable tackles another set of cigars from the Aura by E.P. Carrillo Shengxiao Collection tonight. We are, once again, joined by a special guest Roundtable panelist, Mr. Fred Rewey! The Aura by E.P. Carrillo Shengxiao is an ultra-premium collection introduced by E.P. Carrillo late in 2023. It consists of 12 blends by […]
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Announcement: Prime Time Jukebox Episode 114: Christmas and Holiday Music – 2023 Edition
It’s that time of the year as Dave and Coop unveil their music for the Christmas Season for 2022. It will be a mix of classics and contemporary that will help you get into the seasonal spirit from some of your favorite artists. Plus we have music news, cigar news, Dave’s New Music 45, and […]
Cigar News: Luciano Cigars Names Mark Reddy CEO and Promotes Ed Treviño to VP of Sales
Luciano Cigars has announced it has named Mark Reddy its CEO (Chief Executive Officer) and has promoted Ed Treviño to Vice President of Sales. The company says Mark’s appointment comes at a key juncture for Luciano Cigars as it is looking to solidify its market position. A linked in profile for Reddy also lists him […]
Cigar News: Pennsylvania Exemptions for Cigar Bars, Lounges, and Shops on Proposed Indoor Smoking Ban
Back in September, the Pennsylvania legislature introduced H.B. 1657, a bill that would remove exemptions to a smoking ban implemented with the Commonwealth’s 2008 Clean Indoor Act. The removal of these exemptions would lead to a more widespread indoor smoking ban that would have included cigar bars, tobacco shops, private cigar lounges, and tobacco manufacturer […]
Cigar Review: Matilde Serena Maduro Toro Bravo
Matilde Serena Maduro Toro Bravo Cigar Review Today, we review the Matilde Serena Maduro Toro Bravo cigar. The Matilde Serena Maduro is the fifth regular production cigar line to be offered by Matilde Cigars. Matilde Cigars was founded by industry legend José Seijas and his family. Today, José’s son Enrique runs the company’s operations. Matilde […]
Cigar News: West Tampa Boliche Blvd Coming This Month
West Tampa Tobacco Company has announced its second limited edition release, Boliche Blvd. Boliche Blvd is a section of Columbus Drive in Tampa, Florida, that is known for its Cuban culinary eateries and bakeries. It is named for a popular dish made from eye round roast, chorizo sausage, and tomato sauce. The Boliche Blvd cigar […]
Cigar Review: Asylum April Fools’ 4.1.2023 90 x 9
The Asylum April Fools’ 4.1.2023 90 x 9 is exactly as described – a cigar with a 90-ring gauge and 9 inches long. In 2021, Asylum Cigars was preparing to release its Asylum Nine limited edition series to commemorate the brand’s ninth anniversary. At the time, Asylum put an April Fools’ joke on social media […]
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 564 (11/18/23)
The Cigar Industry Report is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. 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 Saturday at 8am Eastern Time. […]
Prime Time Jukebox Episode 111: Song Titles in the First Lyric
Tonight’s show was inspired by Matt Tye of How Bout That Cigar. Matt challenged us to do a show where we come up with song titles that are in the first lyric of a show. Dave and Coop will respond to the challenge on this show. Plus, Dave’s very excited about the Taylor Swift Eras […]
Cigar Review: Foreign Affair Corona by Luciano Cigars
Today, we are looking at the Foreign Affair Corona by Luciano Cigars. Foreign Affair is a collaborative brand launched by Luciano Cigars early in 2023. In 2022, Luciano Meirelles reorganized his operation and created Luciano Cigars from ACE Prime. One of the most exciting things about Luciano Cigars is that it has established a network […]