The following is the text from a press release from Drew Estate on a cigar theft: Back on August 8, 2017, a truck containing a full load of Drew Estate premium handmade cigars was stolen in the greater Miami Area. An active investigation into this theft is ongoing and involves numerous law enforcement entities. The specific cigars […]
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Cigar Coop Prime Time Special Edition #12: The HK Era at Davidoff
William Cooper Podcast No Comments AVO, Camacho, Cusano, Davidoff, People, Podcast, Prime Time Special Edition, Room 101, The Griffin's
For Special Edition #12, we look back at the Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard era at Davidoff. Hoejsgaard recently departed Davidoff after seven years as its CEO, but not without making an impact and making history. We also pay homage to the late Frank Vincent and discuss Bear’s recent visit to Houston following last month’s Hurricane. The following are two previous interviews […]
Cigar Review: La Galera Maduro Chaveta by IndianHead Cigars
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, IndianHead Cigars, La Galera, Review
La Galera Cigars is a premium cigar brand owned by Jochy Blanco. For many years Blanco has been best known for supplying tobacco, as well as producing cigars, for many brands out of his Tabacalera Palma factory in the Dominican Republic. In 2015, Blanco acquired a company known as IndianHead Cigars from industry veteran Bill Bock. Simultaneously, Blanco […]
Cigar News: IPCPR CEO Mark Pursell Departing
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment IPCPR, News, People
The Mark Pursell era of IPCPR is coming to an end. Today, the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) and Pursell announced they are parting ways effective October 15th, 2017. IPCPR President Ken P. Neumann commented, “On behalf of the Board, we appreciate the opportunity to work with Mark over the next month to ensure […]
Announcement: Prime Time Special Edition #12: Tuesday 9/19 9:15 Eastern, 8:15 Central
William Cooper Announcement No Comments Announcement, Prime Time Special Edition
For Special Edition #12, we look back at the Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard era at Davidoff. Hoejsgaard recently departed Davidoff after seven years as its CEO, not without making an impact and making history. We also pay homage to the late Frank Vincent and discuss Bear’s recent visit to Houston following last month’s Hurricane. All of this and a lot more on the […]
Cigar News: Maria Sierra Retires from El Titan de Bronze
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment El Titan de Bronze, La Palina, News, People
La Palina Cigars and the El Titan de Bronze factory announced that acclaimed Cuban roller Maria Sierra is retiring. Sierra was the exclusive roller of the Goldie from its inception in 2012. Lopez “Chino” Perez, who worked as an apprentice to Sierra the past three years will now assume her responsibilities as the exclusive roller for the […]
Cigar Review: Viaje Skull and Bones Daisy Cutter Edición Limitada
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Review, Viaje
In 2017, Andre Farkas and Viaje celebrated ten years in the cigar business. It’s fair to say that Viaje has revolutionized the small batch cigar model throughout its decade in business. If we go back seven years ago to 2010, there were two releases that put Viaje on the map. One of those releases was the Viaje Oro Reserva VOR No. […]
News: Tillerson Says Closing of U.S. Embassy in Cuba “Under Evaluation”
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Cuba, News
United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has stated on CBS Face the Nation that the closing of the U.S. embassy in Cuba is under evaluation. This is in response to a letter from five U.S. Senators urging Tillerson to close the embassy following a serious of mysterious “acoustic” attacks on several Americans located in […]
Cigar Review: Flor de Selva Colección Aniversario Nº20 Robusto by Maya Selva Cigars
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 2.5 - Try One, 85-87, Flor de Selva, Maya Selva Cigars, Review
In 2015, Maya Selva Cigars celebrated 20 years in the cigar business. When it comes to the U.S. market, the brands of Maya Selva Cigars are newer, but they have been around in the European Market since 1995. Maya Selva Cigars’ first brand was Flor de Selva, so when it came time to create a commemorate […]
Cigar News: ITG and Tabacalera USA Donate to Florida Hurricane Recovery
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Imperial Tobacco Group, News, Tabacalera USA
Imperial Tobacco, its premium cigar division Tabacalera USA, and their affiliates announced they are donating $50,000 to the American Red Cross for relief efforts in the State of Florida following Hurricane Irma. This is the company’s second donation in less than a month to hurricane relief. Back on August 31st, Imperial Tobacco and Tabacalera USA dated $50,000 to recovery […]