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. […]
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Cigar Review: Serino Royale Medio Robusto Gordo
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Review, Serino Cigar Company
The Serino Royale Medio Robusto Gordo is one of four blends in Serino Cigar Company’s Serino Royale line. Serino Cigar Company is run by industry veteran Tony Serino. After working two decades in the industry importing and selling premium bundle cigars, in 2016 Serino started his own super premium line. To produce this line, Serino has teamed up with Omar Gonzalez Aleman […]
Cigar News: Royal Agio Cigars to Open U.S. Headquarters and Launch Sales Staff
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Drew Estate, News, Royal Agio Cigars, Swisher International
Netherlands-based cigar company Royal Agio Cigars has announced plans to establish a wholly-owned U.S. Based Headquarters. In addition, the company also announced it will be launching its own U.S. based sales force. For the past three years, Royal Agio had been working with Drew Estate to handle its U.S. sales and distribution. While the U.S. […]
Cigar News: Viaje Birthday Blend Returns for 2017
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2017 Preview, News, Viaje
The Viaje Birthday Blend is returning for 2017. This will mark the second year the Birthday Blend has been released. The 2017 edition is expected to arrive at Viaje authorized retailers later this month. This year’s Viaje Birthday Blend will feature a Criollo ’98 wrapper. This is a change from the 2016 release which featured a San […]
Cigar Review: Casa Cuevas Maduro Toro
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Casa Cuevas, Review
Today we take a look at another blend from Casa Cuevas Cigars, the Casa Cuevas Maduro. Casa Cuevas Cigars is owned and operated by the father and son team of Luis Cuevas Sr. and Luis Cuevas Jr. The Cuevas family owns a factory in the Dominican Republic known as Tabacalera Las Lavas. This is a […]
Cigar News: Industry Veteran Bob Moreno Passes Away
William Cooper Cigar News 3 Comments Davidoff, E.P. Carrillo, EPC, La Palina, News, People, S.T. Dupont, Xikar
Bob Moreno, who had a successful management career in sales and marketing for premium cigars and cigar accessories, passed away this Tuesday, June 6, 2017. He was 59 years old. After a successful career at Coca Cola, where he was a National Sales Manager, Bob set his sights on the cigar industry. In 2009, he joined Xikar […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 6, Number 29 (6/10/17)
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 News: Rocky Patel Vintage 2006 San Andreas to Debut at 2017 IPCPR
William Cooper Cigar News, IPCPR 2017 2 Comments 2017 Preview, IPCPR 2017, News, Rocky Patel
At this year’s 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Rocky Patel Premium Cigars will introduce the Rocky Patel Vintage 2006 San Andreas, the fifth installment in the company’s Vintage Series. The Rocky Patel Vintage 2006 San Andreas features an 11-year-old San Andreas Mexican wrapper, a Connecticut Broadleaf binder, and Nicaraguan fillers. The cigar is rolled at Rocky […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Master Selection Series Announced
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2017 Preview, Davidoff, News
Davidoff Cigars has announced its new Master Selection Series. It’s a series of six personal blends created by Davidoff Master Blender Eladio Diaz that each celebrate one of his birthdays. “These Master Selection Series cigars have been crafted by our Head Master Blender, Eladio Diaz, to satisfy the most demanding cigar aficionado in the world – himself. His […]
Cigar News: AVO Cigars Releases Puritos Line Extensions to AVO Syncro Nicaragua and Fogata Lines
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2017 Preview, AVO, Davidoff, News
AVO Cigars has announced two new 4 x 30 Puritos line extensions to its AVO Syncro Nicaragua and the AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata lines. Both blends are intended to offer the same taste and aroma as the full-size companions. “In a world where finding time to enjoy a cigar can be somewhat challenging, we are excited to expand the famed […]