Last year, we started tracking a very simple metric on Cigar Coop – how do cigar companies rate in terms of the readership on Cigar Coop. This year, we rank the 25 “most-read” companies on Cigar Coop. To determine this, a report was run on the 500 most-read articles on Cigar Coop. These articles are […]
Today, we bring to you live commentary as Cigar Aficionado’s continues to unveil its 2021 Top 25 list. We will make some early projections and then do some post-game as CA reveals cigars #7, #6, and #5. Note: Due to Age Restrictions, you may have to click on “Watch on YouTube” > References Prime Time […]
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced today a new mission statement as well as an expansion of its Board of Directors from 15 to 19. The four new seats will be made available to associate members, expanding the number of associate members on the board from one to tive. Associate members include members from the […]
The 2021 Cigar of the Year Countdown is now in the annals of history. With the Countdown completed, it is time to look at some of the numbers. In this article we look at two items: A breakdown of the cigars on the Countdown by vitola, country of origin, factory, company, what cigars were sponsored, […]
Today, we bring to you live commentary as Cigar Aficionado’s reveals the first cigars for its 2021 Top 25 list. We will make some early projections and then do some post-game as CA reveals cigars #10, #9, and #8. Note: Due to Age Restrictions, you may have to click on “Watch on YouTube” References […]
For the second year in a row, Habanos S.A. has cancelled its Festival del Habano event. “Habanos, S.A. has been working to celebrate the 23rd Habanos Festival scheduled for February 2022, but we are forced to cancel said celebration due to the new epidemiological situation of the Coronavirus in the world,” commented Habanos S.A. in […]
The Winter Collection (2020) Robusto was a home run flavorwise. In fact from a flavor perspective, I have no problem putting this toward the top of Rocky Patel’s releases. In the end, this is a cigar I could recommend to anyone.” Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran, Nicaragua Country of Origin: […]
The Queen’s Pearls Corona has subtle, refined, and balanced flavors. It delivers everything I would expect from an “old school” Connecticut Shade cigar. In fact, this is one of the best Connecticut Shade cigars I smoked over the past year.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Dominican, Ecuadorian, Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Dominican Republic […]
One of the more unique podcasts that emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic has been “Fuente & Meerapfel Present Meet the Professor.” It is hosted by Carlos “Carlito” Fuente Jr., Jeremiah Meerapfel, and José Blanco (aka “The Professor”). On December 5, 2021, Bear Duplisea, the co-host of Prime Time Special Edition and host of El Oso […]
One of the more unique podcasts that emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic has been “Fuente & Meerapfel Present Meet the Professor.” It is hosted by Carlos “Carlito” Fuente Jr., Jeremiah Meerapfel, and José Blanco (aka “The Professor”). On November 28th, 2021, I had the opportunity to return as a guest on “Fuente & Meerapfel Present […]
