“Overall the H. Upmann Nicaragua AJ Fernandez Heritage Toro delivered the total experience. It fires on all cylinders: flavor, balance, complexity, and construction…the flavors were not only excellent, but they were some of the more unique flavors I’ve gotten from a cigar.”
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Cigar Review: Toscano Master Aged 2
Today we take a look at another cigar in Toscano Cigars’ Master Aged Series, the Toscano Master Aged 2. The Master Aged Series is a line of three cigars that was introduced in 2022. The differentiating factor is that the Master Aged Series involves using an extended aging and maturation process for each of the […]
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #14 – Undercrown 10 Robusto by Drew Estate
“Last year, the Undercrown 10 Toro landed a spot on the Cigar Coop Countdown. While flavor-wise, the Robusto was in the wheelhouse of Toro, the flavors seemed slightly richer.”
Cigar Review: SP1014 Love n’ Passion 552
One thing we see in the cigar industry is many retailers becoming brand owners. Some retailers will carry house brands that they sell in their own stores. Other retailers will go a step further and become full-fledged cigar companies and distribute their product nationwide. Early in 2022 came word that Sanj Patel, owner of Sanj’s […]
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #15: Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario Corojo Robusto
“In terms of the offerings in the Aganorsa Leaf portfolio, the Aniversario Corojo blend has delivered some of the company’s best offerings.”
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 517 (12/24/22)
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 […]
Cigar News: Quality Importers Trading Company Ships Xikar Xi80
The Xikar Xi80, introduced at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in Las Vegas by Quality Importers Trading Company, is now shipping to retailers. It’s a version of Xikar’s famed Xi cutter designed to cut cigars up to an 80-ring gauge. The Xikar Xi80 is available in black, but can be customized for […]
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #16: Bandolero Firecracker by Selected Tobacco
“With a $9.00 price point, this is a great opportunity to get the ultra-premium qualities that Selected Tobacco delivers for under $10.00.”
Announcement: Prime Time Episode 253 – Tim Wong
On Episode 253, we bring back a Christmas tradition and welcome back Tim Wong. Whether its his own brand or brokering some of the industry’s hottest brands, Tim is a wealth of knowledge and tonight we catch up with him. We will also have our Alec Bradley Live True, Cattle Baron and Dunbarton Tobacco […]
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #17: Ferio Tego Generoso (2021)
“Not only does it deliver good flavor, but it delivers unique flavor.”