Happy Birthday Julio R. Eiroa! Today, Julio R. Eiroa, the patriarch of the Eiroa family and tobacco industry icon, celebrates his 80th birthday. Last year, as a part of my visit to the operations of the JRE Tobacco Farm and JRE Tobacco, I also had a chance to meet Julio R. Eiroa. In this final […]
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Announcement: Prime Time Show Episode 38 1/11/18 10pm Eastern, 7pm Pacific
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This week for Episode 38 of Prime Time, we welcome the one and only Ernesto Padilla – founder and owner of Padilla Cigar Company. We will catch up with what is happening with Ernesto as well as talk about his career in the industry. In our Debonaire Ideal segment, we talk cigar packaging. Finally in […]
Cigar Review: MBombay Classic Torpedo by Bombay Tobak
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 91-93, Bombay Tobak, Buy One, MBombay, Review
The MBombay Classic Torpedo is the newest vitola to be introduced to Bombay Tobak’s MBombay Classic line. This past November, the MBombay Classic Torpedo was made available to attendees at Cigar Aficionado’s Big Smoke event. This past week company owner Mel Shah announced the release of the MBombay Classic Torpedo. What is unique about this […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #10: Davidoff – The Master Selection 2016
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2017 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Davidoff
“While this cigar carries a premium price tag, it certainly delivers an outstanding experience and is worthy of being an ultra-premium cigar.” Wrapper: Dominican Binder: San Vicente Mejorado Filler: Estelí and Condega Visus, Piloto Visus, San Vicente Mejorado Visus and Piloto Mejorado Visus Country of origin: Dominican Republic (Cigars Davidoff) Toro: 6 x 52 […]
Cigar News: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust to Release Muestra de Saka Unicorn
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2018 Preview, DTT, Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust, News
This week Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust will release its most ultra-premium release to date, the Muestra de Saka Unicorn. It’s a project that company founder Steve Saka undertook to see what he could do to make the most ultra-premium cigar possible. Saka explained the background on the project last month on social media: The resulting […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #11: Saga Short Tales Tomo II-Tales of the Land: Cotuí by De Los Reyes Cigars
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2017 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, De Los Reyes, Saga
“De Los Reyes knocked it out of the park with this blend… De Los Reyes is creating unique smokes with each installment of Short Tales thus far. Not only are the cigars unique from one another, but they are quite unique of anything out on the marketplace.” Wrapper: Dominican Cotuí Binder: Indonesian Filler: Dominican, […]
Cigar News: Bombay Tobak Adds MBombay Classic Torpedo to New Sampler
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment 2018 Preview, Bombay Tobak, Gaaja, MBombay, News
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 […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Expands Richard Krutick’s Role to Vice President of Marketing and Retail
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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 […]