On Episode 93, it’s All Star Media Panel #4! We are proud to be joined by Ben Lee of Stogie Review and Tripp Waldrop of Cigar Federation. We go through a bunch of industry topics throughout the show, including taking the pulse of some of the leading cigar companies and brands out there. We also […]
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Agile Cigar Review: Flor de Selva Maduro Toro by Maya Selva Cigars
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews 1 Comment 91-93, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, Box Purchase, Flor de Selva, Maya Selva Cigars
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 […]
Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Company Deliverance Porcelain (Corona Gorda – 2018)
William Cooper Reviews 2 Comments 88-90, Black Label Trading Company, Buy Multiples, Fabrica de Oveja Negra, Review
For the past five years, James Brown has become one of the rising stars in the cigar industry. At the same time, his Fabrica Oveja Negra operation in Nicaragua has also developed into one of the leading “boutique” factories in the industry. 2018 saw Brown take his next step in his growth as he ventured […]
Announcement: Prime Time Episode 93 – All Star Media Panel #4
William Cooper Announcement No Comments Announcement, Cigar Federation, Prime Time Show, Stogie Review
Tonight on Episode 93, it’s All Star Media Panel #4! We are proud to be joined by Ben Lee of Stogie Review and Tripp Waldrop of Cigar Federation. We’ll go through a bunch of industry topics throughout the show, including taking the pulse of some of the leading cigar companies and brands out there. We […]
Cigar News: LH Premium Cigars Adds LH Maduro Grande Gordo
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2019 Preview, LH Cigars, News
LH Premium Cigars has announced it has added the LH Maduro Grande Gordo. It’s a 7 x 70 line extension based on the existing LH Maduro blend. The cigar is now shipping to retailers nationwide. LH Owner Nick Syris added the 7 x 70 line extension after repeated requests from his retailers. Syris says […]
Cigar News: Crowned Heads Las Calaveras EL 2019 Slated for June Release
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2019 Preview, Crowned Heads, News
For the sixth year in a row, Crowned Heads will have a release of its annual limited edition cigar, Las Calaveras. Since it was introduced in 2014, each release has featured a different wrapper. For the Crowned Heads Las Calaveras EL 2019, the release features an Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper, the wrapper used on the […]
Cigar Review: My Father 10th Anniversary Limited Edition 2018
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 85-87, My Father, Review, Try a Sample
The year 2018 saw many brands and industry personalities commemorate anniversaries and milestones. This resulted in the release of many special cigars to mark the occasion. In the case of My Father Cigars, the celebration was a little more unique as the company celebrated two milestones. First, it’s the 15th anniversary of company patriarch Don […]
Editor’s Corner #99: Thoughts on Imperial Brands Exiting the Premium Cigar Business
William Cooper Blog, Editor's Corner No Comments Altadis, Editor's Corner, Imperial Brands, Tabacalera USA
The month of April ended quite differently than I expected when it came to covering the world of cigars. An announcement was made that will potentially be the biggest cigar media story of the year – namely, Imperial Brands planning to exit the cigar industry. With the IPCPR Trade Show scheduled to start at the end […]
Cigar News: Villiger Cigars North America Will Not Attend 2019 IPCPR Trade Show
William Cooper Cigar News, IPCPR 2019 1 Comment IPCPR, IPCPR 2019, News, Villiger
A major company will be passing on this year’s IPCPR Trade Show and Convention. Today, in an open letter from Villiger Cigars North America President Rene Castañeda, he announced his company would not be attending this year’s trade show. In the letter, Castañeda explains his company will direct its efforts toward the Tobacco Products Expo (TPE) […]
Cigar News: IPCPR Names New Director of Federal Government Affairs
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments IPCPR, People
The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers’ Association (IPCPR) has named Joshua Habursky its new director of federal government affairs. Harbursky succeeds Daniel Trope who departed the organization earlier this year. Most recently Harbusky served as the Assistant Vice President of Advocacy at the Independent Community Bankers of America where he was named to The […]