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 […]
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Cigar News: Daniel Marshall Unveils 35th Anniversary Limited Edition Humidor
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Daniel Marshall is celebrating 35 years in the cigar industry. To commemorate the occasion, Marshall is launching a commemorative limited edition humidor. For the 35th Anniversary Humidor, Marshall drew inspiration from the first humidor he created back in 1982. This was a humidor constructed from Macassar Ebony wood from Sri Lanka for Alfred Dunhill of […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #27: Rancho Luna Maduro Robusto by JRE Tobacco Company
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2017 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, JRE Tobacco Co, Rancho Luna
“…this is a cigar that delivers a nice balance of sweetness and spice from start to finish. This is a cigar that can be enjoyed any time of the day from a morning smoke to a nice after dinner smoke.” Wrapper: San Andres Maduro Binder: Authentic Corojo Filler: Habano, Authentic Corojo Country of Origin: Honduras […]
Cigar News: Cigar Industry Has Its Day in Court
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On December 14th, 2017 oral arguments in the cigar industry’s case against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) were held in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia with Judge Amit Mehta presiding over the hearings. This hearing comes after several months of filing legal motions and various scheduling deadlines being implemented. The […]
Prime Time Episode 35: Nicholas Melillo, Foundation Cigar Company
William Cooper Podcast 1 Comment Developing Palates, Foundation Cigar Company, Podcast, Prime Time Show
This week we were proud to welcome Nicholas Melillo, a.k.a “Nick R Agua”, to Prime Time. At a young age, Nick is already a proven industry veteran. Now Nick is the owner and founder of Foundation Cigar Company and in less than three years his company is carving out its own niche in the cigar […]
Cigar Review: Viaje Holiday Blend Edición Limitada 2016
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Each year since 2009, Viaje Cigars has released a seasonal cigar for the Christmas season known as the Viaje Holiday Blend. Over the years, this has become one of Viaje’s most popular seasonal small batch releases. Like many of Viaje’s lines, brand owner Andre Farkas has introduced several variations and permutations of the line. As […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #28: Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Robusto
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2017 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Southern Draw
“This is a strong cigar, but it doesn’t overwhelm the flavors and they are bold enough to allow the various nuances to be showcased.” Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf, Lancaster, USA Binder: Ecuadorian Maduro Filler: -Viso: Nicaraguan (confidential); -Seco: Nicaraguan (confidential); -Ligero: Nicaraguan Estelí, Jalapa Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Tabacalera Fernandez) Robusto: 5 1/2 x 54 Price: $9.50 Review: Southern […]
Announcement: Prime Time Show Episode 35 12/21/17 10pm Eastern, 7pm Pacific
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This week we are proud to welcome Nicholas Melillo a.k.a “Nick R Agua” to Prime Time. Nick is the owner and founder of Foundation Cigar Company and in less than three years is carving out his own niche in the cigar industry. Plus in our Debonaire Ideal segment, we are approaching Christmas and we will […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #29: E.P. Carrillo Original Rebel Rebellious 54
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“When it comes to Connecticut Broadleaf, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo has been a master of working with that wrapper and with the Rebellious 54, it’s another great example of what he can do with it.” Wrapper: Connecticut Habano Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (Tabacalera La Alianza) 54: 6 1/2 x 54 Price: $11.50 […]
Cigar Coop Prime Time Special Edition #18: A Tribute to José Orlando Padrón
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Cigar Aficionado, Padron, Podcast, Prime Time Special Edition
On December 5, 2017 one of the titans of the cigar industry passed away, José Orlando Padrón. On Special Edition #18, we celebrate the life and pay homage to Mr. Padrón. We will look back at his life, accomplishments, and on-going legacy. It’s an episode that is very special to us. Also, we will have some […]