General Cigar Company and Espinosa Cigars have announced a joint project known as Warzone. It’s a Cameroon wrapped cigar that is produced at Espinosa’s La Zona factory, and its a new brand that will be distributed by General Cigar. It marks the first time both companies have worked with each other – and it’s also […]
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Cigar News: Ventura Cigar Company Acknowledges Recent Layoffs and Reaffirms Market Position
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Kretek International, News, Ventura Cigar Company
Ventura Cigar Company, the premium cigar company under Kretek International has confirmed a series of layoffs has occurred in its sales organization. The reason for the layoffs given was the need to restructure its sales organization “in advance of new FDA regulations expected to hit the tobacco industry in upcoming months.” The company also said […]
Cigar News: Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Gran Reserva Limitada Figurado Ships
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2019 Preview, News, Oliva
With Oliva Cigar Company taking the Oliva Serie V Maduro into regular production, many thought this might be the first time in over a decade that autumn would not see an Oliva limited release. That has all changed as Oliva has shipped a limited edition line extension to its Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro, the […]
Cigar News: Imperial Brands Names Thérèse Esperdy New Chairman and Announces Earnings Below Expectations
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment Imperial Brands, News, People
Imperial Brands PLC today has announced that Thérèse Esperdy, currently the company’s Senior Independent Director, will succeed Mark Williamson as Chairman, effective January 1, 2020. The announcement came concurrently as Imperial Brands announced its earnings would fall below expectations. Meanwhile, the company has not announced a buyer for its premium cigar business it is divesting […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Brings Back Herrera Esteli Norteño Edicion Limitada Churchill for 2019
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2019 Preview, Drew Estate, Herrera Esteli, News
Drew Estate announces today the Herrera Esteli Norteño Edicion Limitada Churchill is returning for a limited release in 2019. The Herrera Esteli Norteño Edicion Limitada Churchill is a 7x 48 box-pressed vitola that features what the company terms a “modified” blend of the original Herrera Esteli Norteño. This includes a San Andres wrapper, a Honduran […]
Cigar Review: Montecristo Línea 1935 Maltés
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, Habanos SA, Montecristo, Review, Try a Sample
In 2015, the Montecristo brand celebrated its 80th anniversary. This was commemorated with two releases – one from Altadis U.S.A. with the Montecristo 80th Anniversary No. 2 and another by Habanos S.A. with Montecristo 80 Aniversario. Two years later, Habanos S.A. would launch a regular production line that continues to pay homage to when the brand was […]
Cigar Review: Perdomo Double Aged 12-Year Vintage Maduro Churchill
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 91-93, Box Worthy Consideration, Perdomo, Review
Back in 2014, Perdomo Cigars launched a unique project known as the Perdomo Double Aged 12-Year Vintage line. This is a project that incorporates 12-year-old tobaccos into the blend. The story of this cigar isn’t simply that it uses 12-year-old tobaccos, but the proprietary process for aging them. This process involves aging some of Perdomo’s […]
The Blog: Our Position on Shop Exclusive Coverage
William Cooper Blog Cigar Coop, The Blog
Last weekend on social media, Cigar Coop unveiled some new rules it will be implementing around shop exclusive cigars. Cigar Coop defines a shop exclusive as a cigar that is exclusively distributed to a single retailer. A retailer may have multiple stores, but is still considered a “single” business. The cigar must be branded with […]
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 353 (11/2/19)
William Cooper Cigar Industry Report, Cigar News No Comments Cigar Coop, 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 at […]
Cigar News: Aganorsa Leaf Announces Single Cask Nation Shop Exclusive Cigar
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2019 Preview, AGANORSA Leaf, News, Two Guys Smoke Shop
Aganorsa Leaf has announced it is teaming up with J&J Spirits to produce a Rye Cask Aged Cigar called Single Cask Nation. The offering will be offered as an exclusive to Two Guys Smoke Shop in New Hampshire. According to a press release, J &J Spirits, brand owner of Single Cask Nation- an independent bottler […]