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: 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 […]
Agile Cigar Review: Fratello Oro Robusto
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 91-93, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, Box Worthy Consideration, Fratello 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 Industry Report: Volume 7, Number 17 (3/17/18)
William Cooper Cigar Industry Report, Cigar News No Comments Cigar Coop, Cigar Industry Report, Cigar Wrap, News, Prime Time Show
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 […]
Cigar News: GTO Dominican Cigars to Release Pain Killer MoFo
William Cooper Cigar News 2 Comments 2018 Preview, GTO, News
GTO Dominican Cigars has announced a new extension to its Pain Killer Maduro line. Today the company announced it is adding Pain Killer MoFo – a new 6 x 70 Gordo, the largest ring size the company has released to date. According to company owner Dr. Oscar Rodriguez, the GTO Pain Killer MoFo is a […]
Prime Time Episode 46: Steven Bailey, Cornelius & Anthony
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Cornelius & Anthony, Developing Palates, Podcast, Prime Time Show
On Episode 46 of the Prime Time Show, we welcome Steven Bailey, owner of Cornelius & Anthony Cigars. While Cornelius & Anthony is a newer brand from a premium cigar standpoint, Steven’s family has a long history in the tobacco business – and we will get some insights that and what led Steven to pursue going into the […]
Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Martinique (TAA Exclusive)
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 2017 TAA Exclusive Series, 85-87, Review, Rocky Patel, TAA, Try a Sample
Very quietly, Rocky Patel Premium Cigars had its third release for the Tobacconists Association of America (TAA) called the Rocky Patel Martinique. While the TAA is not known to “press release” the exclusive cigars it carries, it did list the Rocky Patel Martinique on its list of 2017 TAA Exclusive Cigars on its website. As […]