The Persian King is a line produced by Gran Habano Cigars. The cigars in the Persian King line are unbanded and are highlighted by a claro leaf that covers the footer and twisted at the end. For several years, the Persian King line flew under the radar in the Gran Habano portfolio. In 2016, that […]
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Cigar News: Alec Bradley Blind Faith to Launch at 2018 IPCPR
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The name Alec Bradley is derived from the first names of company owner Alan Rubin’s sons, Alec and Bradley. Now at this year’s IPCPR Trade Show, Alec Bradley will showcase a cigar that was created by Rubin’s sons called Blind Faith. Both brothers have been involved with working for Alec Bradley Cigars in various capacities, […]
Cigar News: Nicaraguan Government and Opposition Groups Take First Steps to End Violence
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment News, Nicaragua
First steps toward ending the violence in Nicaragua occurred late Friday night. Yesterday, a “National Dialogue” between the government and opposition groups mediated by the Bishops of the Catholic Church in Nicaragua occurred. Late Friday night it was announced that both groups agreed to end the violence, and the government agreed to allow an International […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 7, Number 30 Edition (6/16/18)
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 […]
Agile Cigar Review: Debonaire Daybreak Toro
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 91-93, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, Box Worthy Consideration, Debonaire
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 News: Gran Habano Gran Reserva #5 2012 Launching at 2018 IPCPR
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At the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, Gran Habano Cigars will launch its fifth installment of its Gran Reserva series, the Gran Habano Gran Reserva #5 2012. The Gran Habano Gran Reserva line is Gran Habano’s line that incorporates well-aged vintage tobaccos. There have been four previous installments: Gran Habano Gran Reserva #3 2008 Gran Habano […]
Prime Time Episode 56: All-Star Industry Panel Discussion
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Developing Palates, DTT, Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust, Espinosa, Podcast, Prime Time Show, RoMa Craft Tobac
Get ready to fasten your seat belts, as on Episode 56 we bring you our first industry panel discussion on Prime Time. We are honored to be joined by three all-stars in the cigar industry: Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars, Skip Martin of RoMa Craft Tobac, and Steve Saka of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. Aaron […]
Cigar Review: Davidoff Gusto
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 91-93, Buy Multiples, Davidoff, Review
If you have looked at Davidoff and its associated brands over the past year, there has been a definite push of bringing back a lot of its cigars from the past. One can certainly argue a driving factor has been the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Deeming Regulations which require pre-market approval for new releases. […]
Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Names Shannon Strang Director of Operations
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Fratello Cigars has named Shannon Strang its first Director of Operations. Strang is a Pittsburgh native who will have primary responsibilities including streamlining Fratello Cigars’ logistics, strengthening relationships with both customers and suppliers, financial management and business development. “I am beyond excited that Shannon accepted this position. Together, we plan to bring our customer […]
Cigar News: Gran Habano Coleccion De Elegancia Corojo No. 5 Maduro to be Showcased at IPCPR 2018
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Two years ago, Gran Habano introduced a 50 cigar sampler of it Corojo No. 5 blend known as Coleccion De Elegancia based on its Corojo No. 5 blend. Now Gran Habano will introduce a sampler based on its Corojo No. 5 Maduro blend appropriately called the Coleccion De Elegancia Corojo No. 5 Maduro. Plans are for the […]