At the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, Caldwell Cigar Company introduced its third ongoing production under its Eastern Standard brand, the Eastern Standard Sungrown. As the name indicates the Eastern Standard Sungrown introduced a Sungrown wrapper offering into the line. In this case it’s a Habano wrapper. Caldwell Cigars has been known to do some […]
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Cigar News: Room101 Shifts Distribution to La Palina
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments La Palina, News, Room 101
Effective today, La Palina Cigars has taken over distribution for Room101 Cigars. This past weekend, word of this announcement unofficially surfaced. The announcement was confirmed this morning in statements by both parties to Cigar Aficionado. Previously, Room101’s distribution was handled by Down & Back LLC, the company owned and operated by Robert Caldwell of Caldwell […]
Cigar Review: Protocol Jane Doe Series by Cubariqueño Cigar Company
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 85-87, Cubariqueño Cigar Company, Protocol, Review, Try a Sample
In January 2019, Cubariqueño Cigar Company released a limited small batch release known as the Protocol John Doe Series. It was a cigar where pretty much no information about the blend or origin was disclosed. The cigar was sold as a shop exclusive to Berkeley Humidor in New Jersey. Three hundred ten-count bundles were put […]
Prime Time Episode 113: Sébastien Decoppet, Cavalier Geneve
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Cavalier Geneve, Developing Palates, Podcast, Prime Time Show
For Episode 113, we are proud to welcome Sébastien Decoppet of Cavalier Geneve Cigars. Cavalier Geneve is one of the rising brands in the cigar industry, and we will learn about the brand and Sébastien’s journey through the industry. In our Alec Bradley Live True segment, we discuss home repairs. Finally, in our Deliberation Segment […]
Cigar News: JSK Announces Zlatno Sonce Box Pressed Limited Edition
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2019 Preview, Jas Sum Kral, JSK, News
Jas Sum Kral (JSK) Cigars has announced it is releasing a 6 1/2 x 42 box-pressed line extension to its Zlatno Sonce line. The new Zlatno Sonce box-pressed is being released to Rudy’s Cigar Lounge in Fort Wayne Indiana. Zlatno Sonce was introduced back in 2017. It was the company’s first Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade offering. […]
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 350 (10/12/19)
William Cooper Cigar Industry Report, Cigar News No Comments Cigar Industry Report, Cigar Wrap, News
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 […]
Cigar News: My Father Cigars to Release Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial 10th Anniversary Limited Edition 2019
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2019 Preview, My Father, News
My Father Cigars has begun informing retailers of a limited edition cigar known as the Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial 10th Anniversary Limited Edition 2019. It’s a cigar that pays homage to Jaime Garcia, the son of Don Pepin Garcia. Jaime plays a key role in the blending and development of many My Father Cigars. Ten […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Exquisite Slated for Vault Release
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2019 Preview, Davidoff, News
On October 17, 2019, Davidoff will release its latest installment in the Davidoff Vault Series, the Davidoff Exquisite. This is a cigar described as a personal cigar for Davidoff Master Blender Eladio Diaz. The cigar itself features a Dominican wrapper over an Ecuadorian binder and Dominican filler. it comes in one size – a 6 […]
Prime Time Episode 112: Lars Tetens
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Alec Bradley, Developing Palates, Lars Tatens Brands, Podcast, Prime Time Show
Episode 112 is one you are not going to miss. Tonight, we are proud to welcome the legendary Lars Tetens to the Prime Time Show. We’ll learn of Lars’ journey in the cigar industry and talk about his big comeback in 2019. We’ll talk Cigars, Seasoned Salt, and yes get a live music performance from […]
Cigar Review: Davidoff Puro Dominicano Belicoso (2018 Vault Release)
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, Davidoff, Review, Try a Sample
It’s safe to call Davidoff one of the quintessential cigar companies when it comes to Dominican-made cigars. Only for the past ten years has Davidoff made a footprint on Dominican puros; first with the Davidoff Puro D’Oro line and later with the Davidoff Yamasá line. Much of the challenge for Davidoff has been getting the Dominican-grown […]