Bombay Tobak has added a new line extension to its MBombay Classic line. The new MBombay Classic Torpedo is heading to cigar retailers. The new offering will be sold exclusively as part of a sampler consisting of Bombay Tobak’s MBombay and Gaaja brands. In a press release Bombay Tobak stated, “‘Figurados are always a challenge […]
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Cigar News: Davidoff Expands Richard Krutick’s Role to Vice President of Marketing and Retail
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment Davidoff, News, People
Davidoff of Geneva has named Richard Krutick its new Vice President of Marketing in the U.S. The role is an expanded role for Krutick, as he previously served in the role of Vice President of Marketing for several Davidoff brands, including the Davidoff and S.T. Dupont. Krutick’s role will now add responsibilities for overseeing the Davidoff […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #12: Cornelius & Anthony Aerial Robusto
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2017 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Cornelius & Anthony, La Zona
“When it comes to Connecticut Shade cigars, many companies will try to make their blend stand out by saying ‘this is a different type of Connecticut Shade’…the Aerial Robusto not only fits the bill, it also delivers an excellent all-around smoking experience.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade Binder: United States Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua […]
2017 Prime Time Awards: Small Factory of the Year: La Zona
William Cooper Feature Story 1 Comment 2017 Year in Review, La Zona, Prime Time Awards
The Cigar Coop Year End of Awards are being re-branded as the Prime Time Awards – voted on by each of the three members of the Prime Time Podcasts Today, we unveil our choice for 2017 Small Factory of the Year. It’s a three-peat for La Zona S.A. as it once again captures the Small […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #13: RoMa Craft Tobac Wunder|Lust Robusto (2017)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2017 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, RoMa Craft Tobac
Simply put the Wunder|Lust Robusto is one of RoMa Craft Tobac’s finest offerings to date.” Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina (Castano Oscuro) Binder: Indonesian (Besuki) Filler: Undisclosed Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Fabrica de Tabacos Nica Sueno) Robusto: 5 x 50 Price: € 8.75 Review: RoMa Craft Tobac Wunder|Lust Robusto (11/20/17) Appearances on Countdown (By Year/Brand): 2 (2015, 2017) Coming in […]
Announcement: 2017 Prime Time Awards Schedule
William Cooper Announcement, Feature Story No Comments 2017 Year in Review, Developing Palates
This year, the annual Cigar Coop Awards have been re-branded the “Prime Time Awards” and will be unveiled over the next two weeks. The award winners were selected by Prime Time Hosts Aaron Loomis, Bear Duplisea, and Will Cooper. In addition to using a three person panel, there are a few other changes. First, we have […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #14: Mombacho Cosecha 2012
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2017 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Mombacho
“The Mombacho Cosecha 2012 made its debut at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show and I believe it to be one of the standout cigars of the trade show. From an intangibles standpoint, I found this cigar very much smokes like a connoisseur’s cigar.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan (2012 Vintage) Binder: Nicaraguan (2012 Vintage) Filler: Nicaraguan (2012 Vintage) […]
Prime Time Episode 37: Charlie and Jack Toraño
William Cooper Podcast 1 Comment Developing Palates, Podcast, Prime Time Show, Toraño
For Episode 37 of Prime Time, we journey back to Florida for a live remote as we broadcast from Casa de Montecristo by Prime Cigar in Boca Raton as we welcome Charlie and Jack Toraño as our special guests. We will catch up with what Charlie’s been up to since leaving the industry in 2014 […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 7, Number 7 (1/6/18)
William Cooper Cigar Industry Report, Cigar News No Comments Cigar Coop, Cigar Industry Report, 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 […]
Cigar News: Pre-Christmas IPCPR Retailer Survey Continues to Support Upward Trend in Sales
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments IPCPR, News
The International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) conducted a survey the week before Christmas on buying patterns. Survey results indicate an increase in sales for 2017 when compared to the same period in 2016. This follows a similar survey that IPCPR conducted for the 2017 Thanksgiving weekend which also showed an increase in […]