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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Editor’s Corner Volume 7, Number 1: That Time of the Year
William Cooper Blog, Editor's Corner No Comments Editor's Corner
Happy New Cigar Year. Welcome to the start of the 2018 Cigar Year on Cigar Coop. As we start this new cigar year, there is a host of activities here on Cigar Coop. 2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown This year’s Cigar of the Year Countdown will start Tuesday, December 19th, 2017 and end on […]
Cigar News: Fernando Zacarias Lands at E.P. Carrillo
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment E.P. Carrillo, EPC, News, People
Fernando Zacarias’ hiatus from the cigar industry was a brief one. This week has come word that the former Espinosa Cigars National Sales Manager has joined E.P. Carrillo and will become the Territory Manager for the State of Florida. It was early last month when we heard that Zacarias and Espinosa Cigars were parting ways. […]
Prime Time Episode 32: Carson Serino, Serino Cigar Company
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Developing Palates, Podcast, Prime Time Show, Serino Cigar Company
For Episode 32, we welcome the man behind Serino Cigar Company, Carson Serino. Carson is a passionate cigar enthusiast as well as Vice President of Serino Cigar Company. He recently has released his own blend called “The Wayfarer” and we will talk about that and everything Serino tonight. Being a “Wayfarer,” Carson is a person […]
Cigar Review: Davidoff – The Master Selection 2011
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 91-93, Buy Multiples, Davidoff, Review
The Master Selection 2011 is one of six cigars which are part of the Davidoff’s Master Selection Series. The Master Selection series is an extension off the Davidoff White Label brand created by Davidoff Master Blender Eladio Diaz. There are six unique and distinct blends in the series. Each of the blends commemorates a specific birthday of […]
Announcement: Prime Time Show Episode 32 11/30/17 10pm Eastern, 7pm Pacific
William Cooper Announcement No Comments Announcement, Developing Palates, Prime Time Show, Serino Cigar Company
Tonight on Episode 32, we welcome the man behind Serino Cigar Company, Carson Serino. Carson is a passionate cigar enthusiast as well as Vice President of Serino Cigar Company. He recently has released his own blend called “The Wayfarer” and we will talk about that tonight. Being a “Wayfarer”, Carson is a person who likes […]
Cigar Review: La Gloria Cubana Colección Reserva Robusto
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 91-93, Box Purchase, General, La Gloria Cubana
At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, General Cigar Company launched a new offering under its La Gloria Cubana brand known as the La Gloria Cubana Colección Reserva. The cigar is a project that was done in conjunction with Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr. at his Tabacalera La Alianza factory. Perez-Carrillo Jr. is well-known for his strong ties […]
Cigar News: Southern Draw Announces QuickDraw Corona Gorda Initially Heading to Famous Smoke Shop
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2018 Preview, News, Southern Draw
Last year, Southern Draw Cigars’ announced it would be adding a Corona Gorda line extension to the three blends of its QuickDraw line. Today the company announced the initial allocation of this line extension will be made exclusively available to online retailer Famous Smoke Shop. The Corona Gorda will be a 5 1/2 x 46 […]
Cigar Review: H. Upmann The Banker Ingot Rosé by Altadis U.S.A.
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, Altadis, Box Worthy Consideration, H. Upmann, Review
At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Altadis U.S.A. showcased a limited edition extension under its H. Upmann The Banker Ingot line as H. Upmann The Banker Ingot Rosé. Back in 2014, Altadis U.S.A. launched a regular production line known as H. Upmann The Banker. The Banker is a line that pays homage to brand founder Herman Upmann. […]
Cigar News: Nomad Announces Full Allocation of Fin de Los Mundos
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2018 Preview, Boutiques Unified, News, Nomad
For Nomad Cigar Company retailers, the start of “Fin de Los Mundos” is finally about to arrive. Beginning November 30, all existing Nomad Cigar Company retailers will be able to order Fin de Los Mundos. The rollout of the cigar will officially begin on December 2nd with a launch at Underground Cigar Shop in […]