At the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Foundation Cigar Company will launch Metapa. This is a two-blend line that pays homage to renowned Nicaragua poet Rubén Darío. This is the first widespread release by Foundation to feature a Sumatra wrapper. Metapa is the birthplace in Nicaragua of Darío. Today Metapa is known […]
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Cigar Industry Report: Edition 543 (6/24/23)
The Cigar Industry Report is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of 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 morning at […]
2023 PCA Pre-Game Report Part 1: The Logistics
For the 13th year, the Cigar Coop brand will be providing coverage of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show and Convention. This is also the 13th consecutive Trade Show we are covering and are proud to be a part of a very small group of media to say that. Our four-part series for the […]
Cigar News: Powstanie Connecticut to Debut at PCA 2023
Pospiech Cigars has finally released the details around its long-awaited Powstanie Connecticut. This is the first regular production cigar added under the Powstanie brand since the brand’s inception in 2015 The Powstanie Connecticut first was seen as a part of Puro Sabor 2023 where it was given to attendees. Now Powstanie will give the cigar […]
Announcement: Cigar Industry Report 5/6/23 Edition (#543) to Publish Sunday 6/25
Ever since we launched the Cigar Industry Report back on January 19, 2013 (as “Cigar Week Wrap”), with a couple of exceptions, it has published each Saturday since then. This week, there will be a schedule change and the Cigar Industry Report will publish Sunday, May 7, 2023. Rest assured, Cigar Coop’s daily publication streak […]
Cigar News: Quesada Oktoberfest 2023 to be Showcased at PCA 2023
At the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Quesada Cigars will introduce the 2023 edition of its seasonal release, the Quesada Oktoberfest. Back in 2011, Quesada Cigars introduced its Oktoberfest line. The intent of this line was for Quesada to deliver a cigar blend that could be paired with your favorite malt beverage. This […]
Cigar News: Ozgener Family Cigars to Debut Pi Synesthesia Red at PCA 2023
At the 2023 Premium Cigars Association (PCA) Trade Show, Ozgener Family Cigars will release the second cigar in its limited edition Pi Synesthesia, the Pi Synesthesia Red. Initial details of this cigar were first reported by Cigar Aficionado. Pi Synesthesia is a limited edition project being released by Ozgener Family Cigars. Pi Synesthesia is an […]
Cigar News: Fratello Inks Deal with Lerida International SRL to Handle Distribution in Romania
Fratello Cigars has announced that Lerida International SRL will be its new distribution partner in Romania. Lerida International SRL, established in 1993, is a company that handles premium imported wines and cigars in Romania. “Expanding our reach to Romania through Lerida International is an exciting milestone for Fratello Cigars,” said Omar de Frias, Owner of […]
Cigar News: Illusione to Launch PCA Exclusive Cigar
At the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Illusione Cigars will introduce an exclusive cigar under its Cigares Prive brand that will be available for retailers to purchase. Cigares Prive was originally a brand launched by Illusione Cigars for its private label projects. Eventually the brand was folded into the portfolio. The company is […]
Cigar News: Forged Cigar Company to Introduce El Rey del Mundo Shade Grown
Next month, Forged Cigar Company will release its latest line under its El Rey del Mundo brand, the El Rey de Mundo Shade Grown. This will feature two regular production sizes plus a limited edition vitola. El Rey del Mundo Shade Grown is highlighted by a Honduran-grown Connecticut Shade wrapper, a first for the brand. […]