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. […]
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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 […]
Cigar Review: All Out Kings Foreverlast
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 88-90, All Out Kings, Buy One, Caldwell Cigar Co, Drew Estate, Review
All Out Kings is a collaborative project between Caldwell Cigar Company and Drew Estate. Word of All Out Kings first surfaced early in 2016. The project was first seen at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show. A very limited release was made in order to meet the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s August 8th, 2016 […]
Cigar News: Terence Reilly Joins Casa Fernandez
William Cooper Cigar News 2 Comments Casa Fernandez, News, People
Less than a month after departing Quesada Cigars, Terence Reilly has found a new home. Today we’ve been told that Reilly will become the new Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Casa Fernandez. Casa Fernandez has somewhat quietly become a major force in the cigar industry. The company is well-known for its Aganorsa […]
Cigar News: Crux Epicure Finally Heads to Retailers
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2018 Preview, Crux Cigar Company, News
It’s been a 16-month journey, but Crux Cigar Company’s Epicure is finally heading to retailers this week. The Crux Epicure is the company’s first Connecticut Shade cigar. The cigar was first announced in July 2016 just before the IPCPR Trade Show. The cigar had a limited release and then was showcased this past July at the […]
Cigar Review: Isabela StarDust
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 88-90, Box Worhy Consideration, Isabela Cigar Company, Review
The Isabela StarDust is a small batch, limited edition cigar by Isabela Cigar Company. The company is the brainchild Johnny Piette, who in 1997 would connect with a Cuban Cigar Master named Vincente Ortiz. Ortiz had a small factory located in the Little Havana area of Miami. He would eventually become a mentor to Piette. […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 7, Number 1 (11/25/17)
William Cooper Cigar Industry Report, Cigar News No Comments Cigar Coop, Cigar Industry Report, Cigar Wrap, News, Prime Time Show
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 Review: Mombacho Cosecha 2012
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Mombacho, Review
Just prior to the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Mombacho Cigars announced its Cosecha project. The name “cosecha” is Spanish for “harvest”. It’s a concept that is analogous to the wine world – namely harvesting premium grapes from a particular crop. When it comes to cigars, it involves using tobaccos from a harvest year. The Mombacho Cosecha […]
Announcement: The New Ratings for Cigar Coop
William Cooper Announcement No Comments Announcement, Cigar Coop
As we commence the 2018 Cigar Year on November 24, 2017, Cigar Coop is unveiling a new rating system. This new rating system uses the Stogie Geeks rating system we adopted in 2013 as a baseline framework and builds upon it. This will have a sole focus on cigar value and be a complementary offering […]
Cigar Review: Viaje Zombie Farmer Bill Hatchet 2016
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 2.5 - Try One, 88-90, Review, Viaje
Viaje Cigars have built a reputation for its seasonal small batch releases. In 2011, the Viaje Stuffed Turkey cigar made its debut and started a tradition of an annual seasonal release for Thanksgiving. Since that initial release, the Stuffed Turkey expanded into White Meat (Natural Wrapper) and Dark Meat (Maduro) offerings. By 2014, a third cigar […]