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 […]
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Cigar News: Gurkha Cigars Names Shanda Lee Marketing Director
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment Gurkha, News, People
Gurkha Cigars has announced that Shanda Lee is the company’s new Director of Marketing. Lee has over 25 years experience in marketing. She is best known for her time at J.C. Newman Cigar Company, where she was an officer and served as both part of the product development team and was responsible for developing the […]
Cigar News: White Hat Fine Cigars Brings Back Soneros Line
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2018 Preview, News, Soneros, White Hat
Soneros, a brand created by Don Omar González-Alemán, is coming back. White Hat Fine Cigars, the distribution company founded by industry veteran Spence Drake, announced it will begin shipping two blends under the Soneros brand – the Soneros Maduro and Sanoeros Habano Claro. “The cigars will start shipping in early April, but we have added […]
Cigar News: FDA Releases ANPRM on Flavored Tobacco
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment FDA, News
As promised, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking a closer look on how to regulate flavored tobacco. Today the agency announced an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rule Making (ANPRM) to solicit input into how this should be done. While aimed at cigarettes and e-cigarettes, premium cigars are very much a part of […]
Cigar News: Villiger Reaches Distribution Agreements in Mexico and Canada
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Brigham Enterpries Inc, Casa Turrent, News, Villiger
Villiger Cigars continues to expand its footprint in the North American market. Today the company announced distribution agreements that will bring the company’s products to Mexico and Canada, respectively. In Mexico, an agreement was reached with Casa Turrent to handle distribution. Casa Turrent is owned by Alejandro Turrent and is considered to be the premier grower, […]
Agile Cigar Review: MBombay Corojo Oscuro Robusto by Bombay Tobak
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 91-93, Agile Cigar Review, Bombay Tobak, Box Worthy Consideration, MBombay, Review
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: Rocky Patel Discusses Battle with FDA on Tucker Carlson Tonight.
William Cooper Cigar News 2 Comments FDA, News, Rocky Patel
It was the public relations move the premium cigar industry was most in need of as Rocky Patel, owner and founder of Rocky Patel Premium Cigars, was a guest on Tucker Carlson Tonight. It was the opportunity to take the cigar industry’s battle with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to a wider audience. […]
Cigar News: General Cigar Releases Pack a Punch Sampler Pack
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments General, News, Punch
General Cigar has announced that this month, a new six-pack sampler of Punch Cigars will hit retailers. The sampler will feature a pouch with the brand’s signature blue and red color that can sit on retail shelves. The six-pack sampler includes the following cigars: Punch Champion (Natural): 4 1/2 x 60 Punch Champion (Double Maduro): […]
Agile Cigar Review: Leaf by Esteban (Toro)
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 88-90, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, Buy Multiples, Leaf and Bean
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: Laguna Champagne Bar Shuts Down at The Palazzo in Las Vegas
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment IPCPR, News, Places
The Laguna Champagne Bar located at The Palazzo Hotel and Casino, arguably the most popular after-hours social destination in Las Vegas for IPCPR Convention and Trade Show attendees is no more. The popular 24 hour bar, which allowed smoking, is a casualty as a part of a massive renovation at the casino. When I walked […]