Our final PCA 2022 Report is for Arturo Fuente. For 2022 there are two distinct components to cover at Arturo Fuente. First is the Arturo Fuente booth itself, and second is the well-publicized Fuente y Padrón Legends collaboration which was in an area adjacent to the Fuente booth. Arturo Fuente Booth The Arturo Fuente booth […]
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Prime Time Episode 238: Reinier Lorenzo, HVC Cigars
On Episode 238 of the Prime Time Show, we welcome Reinier Lorenzo of HVC Cigars back to the show. It’s been a while since we caught up with Reinier and a lot has happened. He has recently opened up a factory, taken control of his distribution, and worked on many exciting projects. We’ll get alll […]
Agile Cigar Review: Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario Corojo Robusto
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 […]
PCA 2022 Report: Casa 1910 Cigars
Casa 1910 Cigars is a cigar and lifestyle brand based out of Mexico. The company was founded by Manolo Santiago, Jamie Baer, and Serge Bolling. The brand captures the history and pride surrounding the Mexican Revolution which occurred in 1910. The way that Casa 1910 is integrating the history and culture of Mexico reminds me […]
PCA 2022 Report: Stallone Cigars
Each year at the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, we try to get to as many booths as possible. Unfortunately each year, we miss some due to time constraints and the booth being busy with retailers. This year, Stallone Cigars was one of those booths we didn’t get to. However, the team at Stallone […]
Prime Time Episode 237: Claudio Sgroi, CST Consulting
On Episode 237 of the Prime Time Show, we welcome back Claudio Sgroi! Claudio is now heading up a new and unique venture known as CST Consulting. Tonight we will find out what this venture is all about, and find out what Claudio has been up to. Plus we will have our Alec Bradley Live […]
Prime Time Episode 236: Jared Michaeli, Favilli Cigars
One Episode 236 of the Prime Time Show, we welcome Jared Michaeli, President of Favilli Cigars. Favilli Cigars has been undergoing a lot of changes and tonight Jared will talk to us about what these changes are and what this will mean cigar enthusiasts. We will also have our Alec Bradley Live True, Cattle Baron […]
Prime Time Episode 235: Eddy Guerra, Davidoff of Geneva
We are back from the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show and back to our regular cadence. Tonight we kick things off with the one and only Eddy Guerra of Davidoff of Geneva. Eddy’s a veteran in the cigar industry and he has taken his talents to Davidoff. We’ll talk about Eddy about what’s happening […]
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 501 (9/3/22)
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 […]
Agile Cigar Review: Tatuaje – The Frank Redux 1 (2021)
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 […]