K by Karen Berger/Don Kiki has released three new humi-bag sampler offerings. These color-coded humidified sampler bags were designed to that provide a glimpse through the timeline of the company. First up is a four-count Don Kiki sampler. It features four of the original Don Kiki blends to honor the legendary Henry “Don Kiki” Berger. […]
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Announcement: Prime Time Episode 244 – Jonathan Carney, La Flor Dominicana
On Episode 244, we welcome back Jonathan Carney, Vice President of Sales for La Flor Dominicana We will catch up on the happenings at La Flor Dominicana including the company’s auction of the Golden Bull NFT and some of LFD’s latest projects. Plus Plus we will have our Alec Bradley Live True segment, Cattle Baron […]
Cigar News: Reinado Grand Apex Gordo Now Shipping
The second size of Reinado Cigars’ Grand Apex Reserve, the 6 x 60 Gordo, is now shipping to retailers. The Grand Apex Reserve joins the Robusto Extra size in the Reinado Cigars portfolio. The Grand Apex was the first line announced when Reinado Cigars was relaunched after the company was on hiatus for a while. […]
Cigar Review: Aladino Classic Toro by JRE Tobacco Co.
In 2021, JRE Tobacco Company would introduce its seventh line under its Aladino line, the Aladino Classic Toro. JRE Tobacco is known for the tobaccos it grows, most notably its Authentic Corojo, but they also grow other leaves – one of which is its Habano leaf. While JRE Tobacco has released blends utilizing Habano before, […]
Announcement: J.C. Newman Bricktoberfest Beer Stein Contest
This month, we are giving away a custom J.C. Newman Bricktoberfest Glass Beer Stein! As always, we provide the easiest way to enter our contests. NO PURCHASE IS EVER REQUIRED on a Cigar Coop contest! We also do not share your contact or email information. LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW TELLING US A J.C. NEWMAN BRICK […]
Agile Cigar Review: Micallef A Gordo
Agile Cigar Reviews are cigar assessments where we use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring or giving a score for the first time. It might be a blend we […]
Cigar News: Alec Bradley Reclaimed Sampler Announced
Alec Bradley Cigar Company has announced a new limited edition sampler known as Reclaimed. It’s a set of limited edition 6 1/4 x 54 Figurados for seven Alec Bradley blends packaged in real factory-worn cigar molds. A total of 800 individually numbered Reclaimed samplers have been produced. The seven blends included in the sampler are: […]
Cigar News: West Tampa Tobacco Company to Launch Attic Series
West Tampa Tobacco Company has launched a new micro blend line known as the Attic Series. This series is an ongoing project that will take you into the mind of co-owner Rick Rodriguez. Through these cigars, Rodriguez will share many of his personal stories involving his career, family and upbringing through cigar blends. The idea […]
Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo Short Run Retro 2022 Extended Play
In 2021, E.P. Carrillo announced it was bringing back a small batch series known as the Short Run. The series was launched in 2010 and through 2016, it became a staple of the E.P. Carrillo portfolio. While it was never clear why the series was discontinued, one can infer several factors caused this: a restructuring […]
Announcement: Prime Time Special Edition 128: Nick Syris, LH Cigars
On Prime Time Special Edition 128, we are joined by the one and only Nick Syris, owner of LH Cigars as our special guest. Nick will be wearing two hats tonight. Not only will we catch up o the happenings at LH Cigars, but Nick is serving as our Cuban Cigar contributor. Nick will […]