The Bolívar brand is certainly one of the world’s most iconic brands. It is most famous for being a Cuban cigar brand, but there is a non-Cuban version that General Cigar Company has marketed. It’s the brand named after Simón Bolívar, the South American military and political leader who helped lead Colombia, Venezuela, Panama, Ecuador, […]
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2019 Cigar of the Year Countdown #14: Black Label Trading Company Morphine Lancero 2018
William Cooper Cigar of the Year, Uncategorized No Comments 2019 Cigar of the Year, Black Label Trading Company, Oveja Negra Brands
“To me this is one of the best releases of the Morphine to date.” Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro/Ecuadorian Maduro (Barber Pole for Lancero Only) Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaragua Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Fabrica Oveja Negra Lancero: 7 1/4 x 42 Price: $11.50 Review: Black Label Trading Company Morphine Lancero 2018 (1/21/19) Appearances on Countdown […]
2019 Cigar of the Year Countdown #15: The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 Toro by Foundation Cigar Company
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2019 Cigar of the Year, Foundation Cigar Company
“When it comes to the Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 Toro, this is a cigar that is going to excel in the most important category – flavor. Add in some excellent construction and the right amount of complexity, and it’s going to make for an excellent cigar experience. ” Wrapper: U.S. Connecticut Havana Seed […]
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 360 (12/21/19)
William Cooper Cigar Industry Report, Cigar News No Comments Cigar Coop, Cigar Industry Report, Cigar Wrap, News, Prime Time Jukebox, Prime Time Show
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: President Trump Signs Legislation Making Minimum Age to Purchase Tobacco Products to 21
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments FDA, News, Tobacco 21
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed into law a massive 1.4 trillion dollar spending bill that includes language that will raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products in the United States to 21. This essentially ends the Tobacco 21 movement to raise the minimum wage and gives anti-tobacco a huge victory. The law […]
Prime Time Jukebox Episode 2: Christmas and Holiday Music
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Cigar Jukebox, Foundation Cigar Company, Podcast, Prime Time Jukebox
As we get ready for the Christmas and end of year holiday season, we present a themed episode to have both your music and cigar needs covered. On this episode, Dave and Coop will smoke Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 and go through what gifts to give to both the cigar and music enthusiast. […]
Cigar News: Oliva Cigar Company Completes Renovations of Tabolisa 1
William Cooper Cigar News, Events No Comments Events, J. Cortés, News, Oliva, Places
J. Cortès, the parent company of Oliva Cigar Company, has announced the completion of renovations on its main factory, Tabolisa 1 (Tabolisa Uno). This completes what has been a three-year project that started in November 2016 and has seen an overhaul of the factory operations, including pre-industry, a box factory, and a second production facility […]
2019 Cigar of the Year Countdown #16: Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2018 LC54
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2019 Cigar of the Year, Crowned Heads
“In terms of the Las Calaveras series, I found the Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2018 LC54 to be the star of the series. ” Wrapper: San Andres Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: My Father Cigars SA LC54: 6 x 54 Price: $11.95 Review: Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2018 LC54 (3/18/19) […]
Cigar News: National Minimum Tobacco Age of 21 Now One Signature Away from President Trump
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments News, Tobacco 21
Today the U.S. Senate has approved a massive 1.4 Trillion spending bill that includes language to raise the minimum age to 21 for the purchase of tobacco products. The vote passed 71-24 in the Senate. Since the bill was previously approved by the House of Representatives, it now goes to US President Donald Trump where […]
2019 Cigar of the Year Countdown #17: Southern Draw IGNITE Corojo No. 4 Rothschild
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2019 Cigar of the Year, Southern Draw
“I really liked the direction that Southern Draw took for the 2019 IGNITE Series – namely going with different blends from the core portfolio… it is one that certainly delivers in terms of overall performance.” Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan and Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan and Honduran Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Rothschild: […]