Even in the era of regulation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, single shop exclusives remain an integral part of the cigar industry. If there is one person who revolutionized the shop exclusive market in premium cigars, it is Pete Johnson of Tatuaje Cigars. Johnson is known for creating some of the most high-profile […]
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Cigar Review: Pappy Van Winkle Tradition Belicoso Fino by Drew Estate
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 91-93, Buy One, Drew Estate, Review
At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Drew Estate showcased its most premium offering to date, the Pappy Van Winkle Tradition. The Pappy Van Winkle Tradition is the second release under Drew Estate’s Pappy Van Winkle line – a line that is a collaboration between Drew Estate and Old Rip Van Winkle Distilled. The first release, […]
Cigar News: Maya Selva Year of the Dog Limited Release Targeted for Asian Market
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2018 Preview, Flor de Selva, Maya Selva Cigars, News
Maya Selva Cigars has a new limited release for Asia. The company’s new 2018 Year of the Dog release not only pays homage to the Chinese New Year, but pays homage to the ancient Mayans, who inhibited Honduras – the country where Maya Selva Cigars are produced. The 2018 Year of the Dog is branded […]
Cigar Review: Camacho Diploma Special Selection Robusto (2017)
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 88-90, Buy One, Camacho, Davidoff, Review
Back in October, Camacho Cigars announced it was bringing back the Camacho Diploma line. The Camacho Diploma is a line that was originally in production while the Eiroa family owned Camacho Cigars. It was a cigar that featured 100% Honduran Corojo using original Cuban seeds. When the big revamping of the Camacho brand occurred in […]
Prime Time Episode 33: The 2017 CA Top 25 Pre Game Show
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Cigar Aficionado, Developing Palates, Podcast, Prime Time Show
It was Tuesday is Thursday on the Prime Time Show again – and this time for Episode 33 we have a blockbuster. The Cigar Aficionado Top 25 Pre-Game Show. Whether you love or hate this list, it’s our most polarizing one and we will break it down – Prime Time style. This concept was born […]
Cigar News: IPCPR Retailer Survey Indicates Upward Trend in Sales for Thanksgiving Weekend
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments IPCPR, News
The International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) is reporting a positive start to the pivotal end of 2017 buying season. The assessment was made as a result of a survey made to its retail members on buying patterns that occurred from Thursday, November 23 (Thanksgiving Day), through Sunday, November 26. The organization reported […]
Cigar News: José O. Padrón Passes Away
William Cooper Cigar News 3 Comments News, Padron, People
José O. Padrón, the patriarch of Padrón Cigars has passed away overnight. He was 91 years old. José Orlando Padrón was born on June 10, 1926, in the Pinar del Rio region of Cuba. His family had been in the tobacco business since his grandfather Damaso Padrón settled in Cuba after emigrating from the Canary […]
Cigar News: Royal Agio Cigars Opens U.S. Headquarters
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Drew Estate, News, Royal Agio Cigars
Earlier this year, Netherlands-based cigar company Royal Agio Cigars announced plans to establish a wholly-owned U.S. Based Headquarters. These plans would end the agreement Royal Agio had with Drew Estate where Drew Estate was handling its U.S. based sales and distribution. Yesterday Drew Estate and Royal Agio both formally announced the opening of Royal Agio […]
Cigar News: Oscar Valladares Tobacco and The Cigar Shop Team Up for 2012 by Oscar Barber Pole
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2018 Preview, News, Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Company, Press Release
Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co and The Cigar Shop are teaming up for the release of the 2012 by Oscar Barber Pole . A copy of the press release is below: Carolina-based retailer The Cigar Shop is proud to announce it is teaming up with Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co to produce its second exclusive offering. The […]
Announcement: Prime Time Show Episode 33 12/5/17 10pm Eastern, 7pm Pacific
William Cooper Announcement No Comments Announcement, Developing Palates, Prime Time Show
This Tuesday is Thursday on the Prime Time Show again – and this time for Episode 33 we have a blockbuster. The Cigar Aficionado Top 25 Pre-Game Show. Whether you love or hate this list, it’s our most polarizing one and we will break it down – Prime Time style. This concept was born last […]