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 […]
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Prime Time Episode 116: Live from La Zona Palooza 2019
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Cubariqueño Cigar Company, Developing Palates, Espinosa, La Zona, Pier 28, Podcast, Prime Time Show
For Episode 116 of the Prime Time Show, join us for a very special show as we broadcast live from Espinosa Cigars World Headquarters in Miami at the 2019 La Zona Palooza event. Coop is e on the ground in Miami, Florida and we break our format a bit as we bring on various brand […]
Cigar Review: BOTL Corona Gorda (2019) by Drew Estate
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, BOTL.org, Buy Multiples, Drew Estate, Review
In 2019, Drew Estate brought back one of its more popular limited releases, the BOTL. The name BOTL stands for “Brothers of the Leaf” and is a forum for the cigar community. The story of the BOTL cigar goes back to 2010. The story has it that a man by the name of Tim Podwika […]
Agile Cigar Review: Joya de Nicaragua Cinco Décadas Diadema
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 91-93, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, Box Worthy Consideration, Joya de Nicaragua
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 […]
Prime Time Episode 115: Jonathan Carney, La Flor Dominicana
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Developing Palates, La Flor Dominicana, LFD, Podcast, Prime Time Show
Jonathan Carney, Vice President of Sales for La Flor Dominicana makes his debut on the Thursday side of the Prime Time Show. It’s La Flor Dominicana’s 25th anniversary and we’ll talk about the milestone and the release of a cigar to mark the occasion. We’ll catch up on things happening at La Flor Dominicana – […]
Cigar News: Casa Cuevas and Gabriel Alvarez Part Ways
William Cooper Cigar News Casa Cuevas, News, People
The Gabriel Alvarez era at Casa Cuevas Cigars came to an end today. Today Casa Cuevas Cigars announced it has accepted the resignation of Director of Sales Gabriel Alvarez. Alvarez posted the following statement on his social media channels. There was no further comment from Casa Cuevas Cigars other than confirming the resignation and that all […]
Announcement: Prime Time Episode 117 – All-Star Media Panel #8
William Cooper Announcement No Comments Announcement, Cigar Dojo, Developing Palates, Prime Time Show
Prime Time Episode 117 brings our eighth All-Star Media panel to the table. Tonight we are joined by Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo and John McTavish of Developing Palates. We’ll cover a bunch of fresh cigar industry topics in true Prime Time style! These are some of our favorite shows and you won’t want […]
Cigar News: Comprehensive Anti Tobacco Bill Passes House Subcommittee
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments News
H.R. 2339, a comprehensive anti-tobacco bill that includes the banning of internet sales and flavored, tobacco has passed a House Subcommittee. The bill was introduced by Rep. Frank Pallone [D-New Jersey], and while it is aimed at e-cigarettes and vapes, it does also include premium cigars. The bill also calls for setting a minimum age […]
Cigar News: Alec Bradley Fine & Rare HOF / 506 Arrives at Stores
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2019 Preview, Alec Bradley, News
The Alec Bradley Fine & Rare HOF / 506, the 2019 installment of the Fine & Rare series has arrived at retailers. The Fine & Rare HOF / 506 is a special cigar to the Rubin family as it pays homage to David Rubin, the father of Alec Bradley owner Alan Rubin who passed away […]
Cigar News: Miami Cigar & Company to Begin Shipping Don Lino Africa November 18th
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2019 Preview, Don Lino, Miami Cigars, News
Miami Cigar and Company has announced it will begin shipping its Don Lino Africa line the week of November 18th. Earlier this year, Miami Cigar had announced the return of this brand into its portfolio – this time being done in conjunction with AJ Fernandez. “After much anticipation, we’re excited to say that Africa will […]