This past week, the state of Arkansas became the 12th State in the U.S. to raise the tobacco age to 21. A bill which was passed in the Arkansas legislature was signed into law by Governor Asa Hutchinson. The new law begins to go into effect September 1st. An exemption is made for members of […]
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Cigar Industry Report: Edition 329 (5/11/19)
William Cooper Cigar Industry Report, Cigar News No Comments Cigar Coop, Cigar Industry Report, Cigar Wrap, News, Prime Time Show, 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 Episode 94: All-Star Media Panel #5
William Cooper Podcast 1 Comment Cigar Dojo, Developing Palates, Podcast, Prime Time Show
For Episode 94, we are bringing our fifth All-Star Media panel. Tonight, it’s Master Sensei (Eric Guttormson) of Cigar Dojo along with Big Tuna (Seth Geise) and Cigar Surgeon of Developing Palates. We’ll hit a host of industry topics highlighted by our panel’s mid-year report cards. Plus in our Alec Bradley Live True segment, we […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Diademas 100 Returns for Limited Vault Program Release
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2019 Preview, Davidoff, News
Back in 2006, Davidoff released three limited edition cigars to commemorate would have been the 100th birthday of brand founder Zino Davidoff. Today the company announced a limited return of what is considered by many to be the most iconic of the three, the Davidoff Diademas 100. The cigar will be a part of the […]
Cigar Review: Davidoff Year of the Pig
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 88-90, Buy One, Davidoff, News
Each year fans of Davidoff Cigars have looked forward to the company’s Chinese Zodiac-inspired limited edition cigar. Each year these cigars feature a different blend in a different size with exquisite packaging reflecting the particular Zodiac theme. The Chinese New Year falls between January 21st and February 20th, but typically Davidoff has released the Zodiac […]
Cigar News: Casa Cuevas to Launch La Mandarria at 2019 IPCPR
William Cooper Cigar News, IPCPR 2019 No Comments 2019 Preview, Casa Cuevas, IPCPR 2019, News
Casa Cuevas Cigars has announced it will release La Mandarria (The Sledgehammer). It will be a limited edition Toro that is under the company’s Casa Cuevas line that will make its debut at the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show. The inspiration of La Mandarria came from the devastating effects of a robbery that occurred in the […]
Cigar News: Courtney Smith & Todd Vance Out at Cornelius & Anthony After Major Staffing Shakeup
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment Cornelius & Anthony, News, People
Courtney Smith and Todd Vance, two key players at Cornelius & Anthony, are no longer with the company. The move came yesterday as result of a shakeup of the sales force within the company. Smith was Cornelius & Anthony’s Smith Director of Business Development. She came to the company in 2015 after spending five years as […]
Cigar News: GTO Dominican Cigars to Release Corona de GTO 10 Años Daily Regimen Liga 1942 and New Rings for GTO Line
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment 2019 Preview, GTO, News
GTO Dominican Cigars has announced a new three pack sampler known as the Corona de GTO 10 Años Daily Regimen Liga 1942. The cigars will make their debut Friday, May 10th in Cigars and More in Trussville, Alabama. According to GTO Dominican Cigars owner Dr. Oscar Rodriguez, the blend “Liga 1942” comes from his grandfather’s […]
Prime Time Special Edition 53: Two Year Anniversary Show
William Cooper Podcast No Comments ElOsoFumarTakes, Podcast, Prime Time Special Edition
On Special Edition #53, we celebrate our two year anniversary show. Special Edition is a show that brings together guests and in-depth conceptual topics. Tonight, Bear and Coop take look at some of the shows and moments. Plus, we will weigh in on some industry talk. Don’t forget, you can catch us on Google Play Music, iTunes, Podbean, […]
Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua 4 x 32 Tins Head to Retailers
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2019 Preview, Drew Estate, Joya de Nicaragua, News
At the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, Drew Estate expanded its 4 x 32 tin series. As a part of that expansion, it would include 4 x 32 versions of three of Joya de Nicaragua’s popular brands – Joya Red, Joya Black, and the Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970. Today the company announced these Joya de […]