While Alpha Cigar Company is known for its unique Absinthe-infused cigars, the company is now distributing an equally unique accessory called the Fuego lighter. What makes the Fuego unique is that it is a butane-free, flameless lighter. The Fuego has a circular burning plate that is designed to evenly toast the foot of your cigar. […]
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Cigar Review: EIROA The First 20 Years Colorado 50 x 5
William Cooper Reviews 2 Comments 4.5 - Fight Chuck Norris for Them, 94-96, CLE, EIROA
Earlier this year, Christian Eiroa’s C.L.E. Cigar Company announced the national release of EIROA The First 20 Years Colorado. It is the fourth blend under C.L.E.’s EIROA brand, and the second blend to carry the EIROA First 20 Years name. The story with this cigar is that company founder Christian Eiroa had always sought to create a blend with a […]
Cigar News: Camacho Nicaraguan Barrel-Aged Announced
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2017 Preview, Camacho, Davidoff, News
It’s June and this is the month Camacho Cigars uses to announce its signature release for the year. 2017 is no exception as today, the brand announced the third installment of its Master Built Series, the Camacho Nicaraguan Barrel-Aged. In 2015, Camacho released the first Master Built line, the Camacho American Barrel-Aged. This cigar had […]
Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company Morphine 2017 Heading to Retailers This Month
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2017 Preview, Black Label Trading Company, Fabrica de Oveja Negra, News
Morphine, Black Label Trading Company’s annual limited production release, is returning for 2017. Today, Black Label Trading Company announced the Morphine 2017 will be shipping to retailers on June 16th. Like last year’s edition, the Morphine 2017 uses a San Andres Maduro wrapper over a Nicaraguan Habano binder and Nicaraguan filler. As for the sizes, company founder […]
Cigar News: Serino Cigar Company to Formally Introduce Wayfarer at 2017 IPCPR Trade Show
William Cooper Cigar News, IPCPR 2017 No Comments 2017 Preview, IPCPR 2017, News, Serino Cigar Company
At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas Nevada, Serino Cigar Company will formally introduce “The Wayfarer”. This cigar line is a project of Carson Serino, the son of Serino Company founder Anthony Serino. The Wayfarer started out as Carson Serino’s personal cigar. The Wayfarer was sold naked to select retailers and handed out as an […]
Cigar Review: AVO Improvisation LE17
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 2.5 - Try One, 88-90, AVO, Davidoff, Review
The AVO Improvisation LE17 is the fifth installment in the AVO Cigars’ Improvisation Series. The cigar was released on March 22nd, 2017. Sadly, Avo passed away two days later. Thus, the LE17 will also be remembered as the last AVO cigar released during Uvezian’s lifetime. Limited Edition cigars have been a big part of the heritage of AVO Cigars. In 2015, the AVO […]
Cigar News: Cornelius & Anthony Adds Cornelius Lonsdale
William Cooper Cigar News, IPCPR 2017 No Comments Cornelius & Anthony, IPCPR 2017, News
A fourth size is coming to Cornelius & Anthony’s Cornelius line. Today the company announced that a new 6 1/2 x 42 lonsdale size of the Cornelius will be officially launched at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show. Cornelius & Anthony is the premium cigar division of S & M Brands. S & M Brands is owned by the Bailey […]
Cigar Review: Island Lifestyle Aged Reserve Maduro Toro
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Island Lifestyle Importers, Review
Today we take a look at the Island Lifestyle Aged Reserve Maduro cigar. This is a cigar sold by Island Lifestyle Importers LLC. The company is run by Rick Louis and Ryan Fralling. Island Lifestyle Importers LLC has the distinction of being the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of Tommy Bahama branded accessories. In 2016, the company […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 6, Number 28 (6/3/17)
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 […]
Prime Time Show Episode 8: James Brown, Black Label Trading Company / Black Works Studio
William Cooper Podcast 2 Comments Black Label Trading Company, Black Works Studio, Developing Palates, Fabrica de Oveja Negra, Podcast, Prime Time Show
For Episode 8 of the Prime Time Show. we welcome our special guest, James Brown – the man behind Black Label Trading Company, Black Works Studio, and the Fabrica Oveja Negra factory. We will catch up on what’s been happening with James and his various projects. In our Debonaire Ideal segment, we will talk “Off-Road Excursions”. Finally, […]