The Cigar Industry Report is a one stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of our news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. Finally, each week we will look back at Cigar Coop history. Look for this report every Saturday morning […]
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Cigar News: Bill Introduced in New Hampshire to Allow Private Businesses to Decide Indoor Smoking Policy
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments News
The beginning of the calendar year sees many lawmaking bodies back in session – and this is a time for plenty of anti-smoking legislative bills. However, this year there is a bill in New Hampshire (HB 279) that is good news for cigar and smoking enthusiasts. State Representatives Robert Hull and Lino Avellani have introduced […]
Cigar Review: Quesada Reserva Privada Oscuro Robusto (Part of the 2016 TAA Exclusive Series)
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 2016 TAA Exclusive Series, 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Quesada, Review, TAA
The Quesada Reserva Privada Oscuro is a limited production introduced this past year. It was in 2015 that Quesada Cigars launched the first Quesada Reserva Privada, The Reserva Privada is also a limited production, ultra-premium offering that features Dominican San Vincente tobacco set aside from a 1997 crop covered with an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. It is the aged […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #3: La Flor Dominicana Litto Gomez Diez Small Batch No. 6
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2016 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, La Flor Dominicana, LFD
“There have been some epic smokes in the Small Batch series, and with the Small Batch No. 6, this not only takes its place as one of the best in the series, but overall one poised to be one of La Flor Dominicana’s all-time elite releases.” Wrapper: Dominican Pelo de Oro Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican […]
Cigar News: Davidoff 702 Series Adds New Twist to Old Favorites
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2017 Preview, Davidoff, News
Don’t call it a comeback. Davidoff Cigars has announced a new regular production line called the Davidoff 702 Series. The 702 is familiar to many Davidoff fans as it is the name of a hybrid tobacco used on several Davidoff products – including 2009’s limited edition Davidoff Seleccion 702. While it shares the same name, this […]
2016 Year in Review: Single Shop Exclusive Performance Ratings for 2016
William Cooper Feature Story No Comments 2016 Year in Review, Feature Story
For 2016, we introduce a new category into the Performance Ratings – Single Shop Exclusive Cigars. This is exactly what it means – namely an exclusive cigar (either a whole line or a single vitola) has been provided to a single retailer (the retailer can have multiple locations). The Performance Rankings were introduced in 2012 […]
Cigar Review: La Aurora 107 Cosecha 2006 Corona Gorda Especial
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 5.0 - The Oasis, 94-96, La Aurora, Miami Cigars, Review
The La Aurora 107 Cosecha 2006 is a new limited edition cigar that was launched by La Aurora Cigars at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show. The cigar is an extension of the current La Aurora 107 brand and features an all new blend. The name “cosecha” translates to “harvest” and it is appropriate for this blend. […]
Cigar News: Matt Booth Issues Farewell Statement to the Cigar Industry
William Cooper Cigar News 3 Comments Camacho, Davidoff, News, People, Room 101
This Monday came word that Room101 brand owner Matt Booth was ending his relationship with Davidoff and would be departing the cigar industry to focus on his jewelry business. Today, we hear from Matt in his own words as he wrote this “Farewell Statement”. We thank Matt for providing this letter to Cigar Coop. We […]
Cigar News: A.J. Fernandez Cigars Confirms Acquisition of La Gran Llave Brand
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments AJ Fernandez Cigars, La Gran Llave, News
A.J. Fernandez Cigars has officially announced the acquisition of La Gran Llave. La Gran Llave was a brand founded by Michael Argenti and Angel Aguayo. According to Cigar Aficionado, this was an acquisition that was completed in December 2016, but no formal confirmation had come until today. The move is an organic process for this brand […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #4: Davidoff-The Chefs Edition 2016
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2016 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Davidoff, Epic Encounters
“The Davidoff Chefs Edition is a home run for Davidoff. Flavor-wise, this cigar was simply outstanding. I found the flavors to be quite unique and in a way, this made for somewhat of an un-Davidoff like Davidoff.” Wrapper: Habano 2000 Binder: Ecuadorian Connecticut Filler:San Vicente Mejorado Seco, San Vicente Mejorado Visus, Piloto Visus, and San […]