“When it comes to The American line, I have found each of the vitolas to bring its own unique characteristics to what it delivers flavor-wise. Given the Double Robusto is a tweaked blend, it shares some of the core flavor characteristics of the other lines, but also smoked the most differently.” Wrapper Florida Sun Grown […]
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Cigar News: Viaje Holiday Blend and Christmas Tree Return for 2022
After a one-year hiatus, Viaje has released two of its seasonal releases in time for the end of the year holidays – the Viaje Holiday Blend and the Viaje Christmas Tree. This year the Viaje Holiday Blend and Viaje Christmas Trees utilize a different wrapper – a Corojo ’99 Maduro. It’s the first time Viaje […]
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #22: Las 6 Provincias LV by Espinosa Cigars
“The impressive presentation of the Las 6 Provincias LV was backed by an excellent blend delivered by Hector Alfonso and his team. The most important attribute in how a blend delivers is flavor – and that’s exactly what this cigar will do.”
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 516 (12/17/22)
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: New Zealand Parliament Passes Ban of Tobacco Sales to Next Generation
The New Zealand Parliament has passed legislation that will bar the sale and supply of tobacco products to anyone born on or after January 1st, 2009. In essence, this implements the prohibition of tobacco products to anyone who is younger than 14 as of January 1st at any time in the future. Premium cigars are […]
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #23: Oliva Serie V 135th Anniversary Edición Limitada
“…it is one that has plenty of flavor nuances as the smoke is rolling around your tongue…a fun and enjoyable smoke.”
Announcement: Prime Time Episode 252: Oliver Nivaud, United Cigars
On Episode 252, we welcome back Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars as our special guest. It’s been a huge year for United – for their own brands and the brands they are partnering with. Tonight we will get the details of what’s been happening with United. Plus we will have our Alec Bradley Live True, […]
Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua Launches Rosalones Selección Bodegas
Joya de Nicaragua has announced a new annual limited edition series aimed at the market in Spain called Rosalones Seleccion Bodegas. This series will feature limited-edition cigars that can be paired with wines from the Iberian region. Rosalones is a brand that has a long history with Joya de Nicaragua. It can be traced back […]
Cigar News: Warped Cigars to Release Don Reynaldo 70th
Warped Cigars has announced that this month it will be releasing the Don Reynaldo 70th. Don Reynaldo is a small batch brand in Warped’s portfolio that is produced out of El Titan de Bronze in Miami, Florida. It was a brand created by Warped Cigars’ owner Kyle Gellis to pay tribute to his father, Ronald. […]
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #24: Perdomo Inmenso Seventy Maduro Epicure
“Size matters, and it’s always key that a cigar is blended to a size – especially with a big ring gauge. With the Perdomo Inmenso Seventy Maduro Epicure… this is exactly why this cigar scores well in my book.”