For Episode 86 we welcome the one and only Sam Leccia to Prime Time. We will cover Sam’s journey in the cigar business and talk about his latest venture – Stogie Bird. In our Debonaire Ideal segment, we will discuss movie sequels and in our Deliberation Segment, we discuss cigar social media groups. Tune in […]
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Cigar News: Allones No. 2 by Ramón Allones Launched at XXI Festival del Habano
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2019 Preview, Festival del Habano, Habanos SA, News, Ramon Allones, XXI Festival del Habano
At the XXI Festival del Habano held February 18 – 22, 2019 in Havana Cuba, Habanos S.A. announced three new Edición Limitada releases. One of those was an extension to the Ramon Allones brand known as the Allones No. 2 by Ramon Allones. The Allones No. 2 by Ramon Allones is a 52 x 140mm […]
Cigar Review: Vega Magna Toro by Quesada Cigars
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 91-93, Box Worthy Consideration, Quesada, Review, Vega Magna
In 2008, Manuel Quesada teamed up with Nestor Plasencia to create a value-priced cigar line out of Plasencia’s Nicaraguan factory known as Casa Magna Colorado. The success of the Casa Magna Colorado led to the expansion of adding several other Casa Magna blends. 2018 marked the tenth anniversary of Casa Magna. While there wasn’t anything […]
Cigar News: Michael Cellucci and Quality Importers Part Ways
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment News, People, Quality Importers, Xikar
Multiple sources have confirmed to Cigar Coop that Quality Importers’ President Michael Cellucci is departing the company. Cellucci is best known for his tenure at Drew Estate where he rose to the position of President of the company. Cellucci would depart Drew Estate in July 2016 and land six months later at Quality Importers as […]
Cigar News: Montecristo Edición Limitada Supremos Launched at XXI Festival del Habano
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Festival del Habano, Habanos SA, Montecristo, News, XXI Festival del Habano
While it wasn’t one of the featured brands, Montecristo made a return at the XXI Festival del Habano. At this year’s festival, the Montecristo Edición Limitada Supremos was introduced – one of three Edición Limitada cigars unveiled at the 2019 festival. The Montecristo Edicion Limitada Senadores is a 55 x 130mm (55 x 5 1/10) […]
Cigar Review: Long Live the King MAD MOFO Corona by Caldwell Cigar Company
William Cooper Reviews 4 Comments 91-93, Box Worthy Consideration, Caldwell Cigar Co, Caldwell Collection, Review
When Robert Caldwell launched Caldwell Cigar Company in 2014, he went to market with three lines known as the Caldwell Collection. These lines consisted of Eastern Standard, The King is Dead, and Long Live the King. As the Caldwell portfolio grew, these lines have begun to emerge as full brands within the Caldwell portfolio. The […]
Announcement: Contest – Win a Diamond Crown Humidor from J.C. Newman Cigar Company (February 2019)
William Cooper Announcement No Comments Announcement, Contest, JC Newman
Each month our sponsor J.C. Newman Cigar Company is providing an opportunity to win a Diamond Crown Humidor! With February coming to a close; we wanted to remind our audience that if you have not done so, there is still time to enter. Entering is very simple. Just click the graphic below, provide your information, […]
Cigar News: Quai D’Orsay Edición Limitada Senadores Launched at XXI Festival del Habano
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2019 Preview, Festival del Habano, Habanos SA, News, Quai D'Orsay, XXI Festival del Habano
At the XXI Festival del Habano held February 18 – 22, 2019 in Havana Cuba, Habanos S.A. announced three new Edición Limitada releases. One of those was the Quai D’Orsay Edicion Limitada Senadores. It marks the first time that the Quai D’Orsay brand has had a Edicion Limitada release. The Quai D’Orsay Edicion Limitada Senadores […]
Cigar Review: Crowned Heads The Angel’s Anvil 2018
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 2018 TAA Exclusive Series, 88-90, Buy One, Crowned Heads, Review, TAA
The Angel’s Anvil 2018 marks the fifth consecutive year that Crowned Heads Cigars has provided an exclusive release for the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) retailers. One can make the argument that over the past five years, Crowned Heads along with La Flor Dominicana and Tatuaje have been the most consistent and popular TAA releases. […]
Cigar News: Cohiba Novedosos Announced as LCDH/Habanos Specialist Exclusive at XXI Festival del Habano
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment 2019 Preview, Cohiba, Festival del Habano, Habanos SA, News, XXI Festival del Habano
Habanos SA has announced a new offering under its Cohiba brand will be an exclusive offering to La Casa del Habano (LCDH) and Habanos Specialists worldwide. The cigar is called the Cohiba Novedosos and it will be the first LCDH/Habanos Specialist release for Cohiba. The Cohiba Novedosos measures 50 x 156mm (or 50 x 6 1/7). The cigars […]