Fans of Illusione’s Singularé series have a new installment to look forward to. At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, the company announced that the next installment will be a 7 1/2 x 50 vitola known as the Illusione Singularé 2018 Turin. Singularé first made its debut in 2010, and with a couple of exceptions, this has […]
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Cigar News: La Aurora Rounds Out Preferidos Parejo Line Extensions at 2017 IPCPR Trade Show
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At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, La Aurora announced parejo-shaped line extensions to its La Aurora Preferidos Series in the form of a Corona (5 x 42), Robusto (5 x 50), and Toro (5 1/2 x 54). At the time, three blends of the Preferidos line were showcased. This year, La Aurora showcased the parejo line extensions to its Preferidos Ruby […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 6, Number 38 (8/12/17)
William Cooper Cigar Industry Report, Cigar News No Comments Cigar Coop, Cigar Industry Report, Cigar Wrap, News, Prime Time Show, Prime Time Special Edition
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 News: L’Atelier Extension de la Racine ER17 Released
William Cooper Cigar News, IPCPR 2017 1 Comment 2017 Preview, IPCPR 2017, L’Atelier Imports, News
For the fifth year in a row, L’Atelier Imports is releasing its Extension de la Racine line. This year’s edition known as ER17 is a throwback: as L’Atelier is bringing back the same 5 7/8 x 52 Toro size. While we did not see it on display, this was a cigar that in the past was […]
Feature Story: Spotlight on Boutique Blends at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show
William Cooper Feature Story, IPCPR 2017 No Comments Aging Room Cigars, Boutique Blends Cigars, Feature Story, IPCPR 2017, Oliveros
At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Boutique Blends moved into Altadis U.S.A.’s booth. This brought about a few changes, but did not diminish what has always been a positive vibe for Boutique Blends at the trade show. The reason Boutique Blends was in the Altadis U.S.A booth is that both companies entered into a strategic partnership. […]
Cigar Review: Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez Toro
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Montecristo, Review, Santa Clara Cigars, Tabacalera USA
The Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez is a collaboration between Tabacalera USA and AJ Fernandez Cigars. It is a cigar distributed by Santa Clara Cigars, the brick and mortar distribution arm for JR Cigar. Tabacalera USA and AJ Fernandez both have had a history of collaborating with others. This project would turn out to be the first of (at press time) […]
Announcement: No Prime Time Show on 8/10/17
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This week, the Cigar Coop Prime Time Show will have the week off. Stay tuned next week when we return with Episode 17. Kevin Schweitzer, the new owner of Rock-A-Feller Cigars, will be our scheduled special guest. As always, we will broadcast that episode LIVE at 10pm Eastern time. Also, we will have Prime Time Special Edition 9 scheduled […]
Cigar News: Oregon Raises Tobacco Purchase Age to 21
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Add Oregon to the list of U.S. States to raise the tobacco purchase age to 21. Governor Kate Brown signed a bill passed by the Oregon legislature that made Oregon the fifth state to have age 21 as the minimum age to buy tobacco products. Oregon joins Hawaii, California, New Jersey, and Maine as States that have raised […]
Cigar News: Casa Fernandez Rebrands Master Mason as Secreto Del Arte
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At this year’s 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Casa Fernandez showcased a line called Secretos del Arte. It’s the new name for the Master Mason line – which made its debut in 2016. The name was changed due to trademark issues. While there were box and band changes, the blend and sizes remain the same. Secretos del […]
Feature Story: Spotlight on LH Premium Cigars and Lavida Isla at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show
William Cooper Feature Story, IPCPR 2017 1 Comment Feature Story, IPCPR 2017, Lavida Habana, LH Cigars, Smooth Draws
LH (Lavida Habana) Cigars is a brand founded by Nick Syris and Omar Nasr. The brand originally started selling cigars at lounges in the Middle East and grew in popularity. In 2014, LH Cigars set its sights on the U.S. market working with the Tabacos de Costa Rica to produce a line of cigars for the American market. […]