The Cigar Industry Report is a one stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop and Stogie Geeks. It is a combination of our news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. We will also recap what happened on our Stogie Geeks show. Finally, each week we […]
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Cigar Review: La Flor Dominicana TAA 48
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 2016 TAA Exclusive Series, 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, La Flor Dominicana, LFD, Review, TAA
In 2016, La Flor Dominicana once again provided a cigar offering as a part of the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) Exclusive Series called the La Flor Dominicana TAA 48. Each year a series of manufacturers and brand owners offer an exclusive cigar be sold at retailers who are members of the TAA. La Flor Dominicana’s offering, the […]
Cigar News: Alec Bradley Fine & Rare 2016 Edition Brings Back HJ10-I Blend
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2017 Preview, Alec Bradley, News
Alec Bradley’s Fine & Rare, the company’s annual ultra-premium limited edition cigar is back for the sixth consecutive year. This week the company announced that the Alec Bradley Fine & Rare 2016 will be the third release to utilize the HJ10-I blend. The cigar is officially being dubbed the Alec Bradley HJ10-I Third Issue and has is now […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #23: Black Works Studio Killer Bee Green Hornet Robusto
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2016 Cigar of the Year, Black Works Studio, Boutiques Unified, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, Fabrica de Oveja Negra
“The Green Hornet is a cigar that showcases the brand’s artesian qualities to create a most unique cigar experience.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro w/ Candela linear cap & closed foot Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaragua Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Fabrica Oveja Negra) Robusto: 5 x 48 Price: $9.50 Review: Black Works Studio Killer Bee Green Hornet […]
Agile Cigar Review: Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial 10/50 (Connecticut)
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews 1 Comment 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, My Father
Agile Cigar Reviews replace what we termed “Assessment Updates”. The concept is the same, but the name is different. Agile Cigar Reviews use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring […]
Cigar News: Congressman Mark Meadows Lists FDA Deeming Rules Cigars On Proposed List of Regulations to be Revoked
William Cooper Cigar News 3 Comments FDA, News
Congressman Mark Meadows (R-North Carolina), Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus used a meeting with President Elect Donald Trump to present to him a list of 232 regulations that could be revoked in Trump’s first 100 days in office. One of the proposed regulations to be revoked were “Deeming tobacco products to be subject to […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #24: LH Maduro Lancero
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2016 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, Lavida Habana, LH Cigars
“ I’ve enjoyed smoking the LH Maduro blend in the larger sizes, but with the lancero, I found things went to another level.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Criollo Maduro Binder / Filler: Includes Nicaraguan, Peruvian, and Brazilian Country of Origin: Costa Rica (Tabacos de Costa Rica) Lancero: 7 1/2 x 42 Price: $9.50 Review: LH Maduro Lancero Brand Appearances on Countdown: […]
Cigar Review: Avo 90th Classic Covers Volume 4
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, AVO, Davidoff, Review
The Avo 90th Classic Covers Volume 4 is the fourth installment in the Avo Improvisation Series. It is also one of two cigars to commemorate the 90th birthday of brand ambassador Avo Uvezian. In 2015, the Avo brand underwent a makeover featuring new banding, packaging, and a streamlining of the portfolio. As a part of the makeover, the annual Avo Limited […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #25: Protocol Lancero by Cubariqueño Cigar Company
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2016 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Cubariqueño Cigar Company, Epic Encounters, Protocol
“With the Protocol, this is a blend that works extremely well with the lancero. Whatever adjustments were made to the blend provided the midas touch on an already excellent blend.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua (La Zona SA) Lancero: 7 1/2 x 38 Price: $10.50 Review: Protocol Lancero by […]
Agile Cigar Review: MBombay Habano Churchill
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, Bombay Tobak, MBombay
Agile Cigar Reviews replace what we termed “Assessment Updates”. The concept is the same, but the name is different. Agile Cigar Reviews use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring […]