UPDATE 1/9/20: Zeal Cigars has informed Cigar Coop this project has been cancelled. Blackbird Cigar Co. in collaboration with Zeal Cigars introduces the Cardinal, a shop exclusive, for Phoenix, Arizona-based Zeal Cigars. The project was worked on by Jonás Santana, owner of Blackbird Cigar Co and Bradley Reith. In a press release, Bradley explained the […]
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Cigar News: Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour Petit Panetela Limited Edition Announced
William Cooper Uncategorized No Comments 2020 Preview, Davidoff, News, Winston Churchill Cigars
Davidoff has announced a limited edition addition to its Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour line in the form of a Petit Panetela. It’s described as a “medium filler” cigar that will make its debut in January. The new Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour will not be available in the United States. The cigar […]
Feature Story: The Great Divide of The Top 25
William Cooper Feature Story 4 Comments Cigar Aficionado, Cigar Coop, Feature Story, Halfwheel
Recently, Cigar Coop published an article where we looked at the correlation between media relations (press releases, press communication, and press relationships) and the number of cigars that landed on the leading cigar industry year-end lists – the Halfwheel Consensus and Cigar Aficionado. We also looked at the Cigar Coop’s own performance in this area. […]
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 357 (11/30/19)
William Cooper Cigar Industry Report, Cigar News No Comments Cigar Coop, Cigar Industry Report, Cigar Wrap, News, Prime Time Jukebox, Prime Time Special Edition
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 […]
Prime Time Jukebox Episode 1: 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Cigar Jukebox, Podcast, Prime Time Jukebox
It’s the premiere of Prime Time Jukebox! For Episode 1, Dave and Coop review the 2020 nominations for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, make some predictions, and play some music by the nominees. Plus Dave will cover some newer music to hit the scene. The Spotify Playlist for the show tonight can be […]
Prime Time Episode 118: Benjamin Holt, Dissident Cigars
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Developing Palates, Dissident, Oveja Negra Brands, Podcast
On Episode 118, Benjamin Holt, the owner of Dissident Cigars, makes his Prime Time debut! Dissident is a brand that developed a cult following, but eventually went away. This year came news that Benjamin has resurrected the brand with his own spin. We talk to Benjamin about his journey in the cigar industry and this […]
Cigar Review: Don Pepin Garcia Original TAA Exclusive Limited Edition 2019 by My Father Cigars
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 2019 TAA Exclusive Series, 88-90, Buy One, Don Pepin, My Father, Review, TAA
For the past six years, My Father Cigars has emerged as a staple in the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA)’s Exclusive Series. For its 2019 TAA Exclusive Series installment, the company provided a cigar off the brand that started it all for company founder Don Pepin Garcia, the eponymous Don Pepin Garcia Original (a.k.a. Don […]
Cigar News: Alex Spencer Reserve to Release The Mansa
William Cooper Cigar News 4 Comments Alex Spencer Reserve, ASR, News
Alex Spencer Reserve (ASR), a brand based in Cincinnati Ohio and owned by Alex Spencer has announced it is working with Tabacalera G. Kafie y Cia to release The Mansa. The cigar is a limited production offering that will see the first batch shipped during the first week of December. It’s a blend that Spencer […]
Cigar Review: Viaje Stuffed Turkey White Meat Edición Limitada 2017
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 85-87, Review, Try a Sample, Viaje
Back during the earlier days of Viaje nearly a decade ago, the company was gaining a reputation for its seasonal themed releases. Some of the more popular themes included: Holiday Blend (Christmas), TNT (Fourth of July), and Candela (St. Patrick’s Day). While interviewing Viaje Cigar founder Andre Farkas for their IPCPR media coverage, the crew […]
Cigar News: Massachusetts Becomes First State to Approve a Flavored Tobacco Ban
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment News
The tobacco industry suffered a critical blow as the State of Massachusetts has announced a ban of tobacco products having a characterizing flavor (e.g. menthol cigarettes and flavored chewing tobacco). The ban is not an all-encompassing one, and will still allow for these products to be sold at licensed smoking bars for on-site consumption. Massachusetts […]