Back in April 2017, Davidoff announced a series of limited production 6 x 60 line extensions to its “Discovery Pillar” (i.e. Black Label) cigars. This set of new line extensions would encompass the Davidoff Escurio, Davidoff Yamasá, Davidoff Nicaragua, and Davidoff Nicaragua Box Pressed lines. These cigars marked the first 6 x 60 Davidoff branded cigars since the Davidoff […]
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Prime Time Special Edition #3: Gabriel Alvarez, Casa Cuevas Cigars
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On Special Edition #3, Gabriel Alvarez the Director of Sales for Casa Cuevas Cigars joins us. We learn the story behind Casa Cuevas Cigars and why after many years of making cigars for others, they decided to launch their own brand now. Plus we tackle the subject of “Hype” around a cigar release. Cigar Coop […]
Cigar Review: Mombacho 10th Anniversary Magnifico
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In 2016, Mombacho Cigars S.A. celebrated ten years in operation. As many companies do, Mombacho decided to release a special limited edition cigar to commemorate the occasion. That cigar would be appropriately titled the Mombacho 10th Anniversary. While the company has been in business since 2006, it was only in 2014 that the company formally entered the U.S. market with […]
Cigar News: L’Atelier Côte d’Or Returns for 2017
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L’Atelier Imports’ annual limited edition cigar, the Côte d’Or is back. The L’Atelier Côte d’Or 2017 edition has begun arriving at retailers. For the 2017 edition, L’Atelier is bringing back the blend and size for the 2015 Côte d’Or release. L’Atelier Côte d’Or 2017 features a high priming of the company’s signature Sancti Spiritus wrapper. In addition L’Atelier Côte d’Or 2017’s blend incorporates […]
Cigar News: Foundation Cigar Company to Release Collector’s Humidor
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Foundation Cigar Company has announced that it is releasing a limited number of Chest Collector Humidors. The project is meant to pay homage to the State of Connecticut, the home of company President Nicholas Melillo. The humidors will be available for purchase at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas in July. “We wanted to honor those […]
Announcement: Prime Time Special Edition 3: Tues 6/13 at 9:15 Eastern, 8:15 Central
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For Prime Time Special Edition #3, we bring on Gabriel Alvarez of Casa Cuevas Cigars. Join us as we catch up with Gabriel Alvarez and learn about the newest venture he has taken on – Casa Cuevas Cigars. Plus, we will do a special segment on “Cigar Hype”. Join Will and Bear for Cigar Coop Prime Time Special Edition […]
Cigar News: Fratello Firecracker Coming to Two Guys Smoke Shop
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2017 Preview, Firecracker, Fratello Cigars, News
Fratello Cigars is delivering the next installment of Two Guys Smoke Shop’s Firecracker. The New Hampshire-based retailer formally announced the Fratello Firecracker, a 3 1/2 x 50 vitola with a fuse based on the original Fratello blend. The cigar goes on sale June 13, 2017. The Firecracker Series was launched in 2007 when Don Pepin Garcia […]
Cigar News: CAO Fuma Em Corda Announced
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Today, General Cigar Company has announced details on a new limited edition cigar in its CAO brand known as Fuma Em Corda. It’s a cigar that is a sequel of sorts to the popular CAO Amazon Basin. It was back at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show that the CAO Amazon Basin made its debut. It is a cigar that quickly […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Winston Churchill “The Late Hour” Unveiled
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This month, Davidoff will introduce a new cigar under its Winston Churchill line. The cigar is called the Davidoff Winston Churchill Late Hour. The cigar is significant because it brings an innovation theme seen in the Camacho brand over to the Winston Churchill brand. According to Davidoff, the name was inspired by the fact that […]
Cigar News: Cornelius & Anthony to Launch Señor Esugars at 2017 IPCPR Trade Show
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Cornelius & Anthony is getting ready to introduce its first San Andres Mexican offering. At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, the Cornelius & Anthony Señor Esugars will make its debut. It’s a project that has been described as a “passion project” of company owner Steven Bailey that has patiently been in the works for three years. […]