”Bellody has struck gold with this offering delivering a bold and flavorful cigar.” Wrapper: Ecuador Habano 2000 Binder: Dominican Criollo 98 Filler: Pennsylvania Ligero & Dominican Criollo 98 Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (Quesada Cigars) Pita: 5 1/2 x 44 Price: $8.50 Review: Imperia Islero Pita by MLB Cigar Ventures Appearances on Countdown (By Year/Brand): […]
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Cigar Industry Report: Volume 6, Number 3 (12/10/16)
William Cooper Cigar Industry Report, Cigar News No Comments Cigar Wrap, News
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 […]
Cigar News: CAO Holiday Horde Sampler Introduced
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment CAO, General, News
For the past three years CAO has been releasing several holiday themed releases. This year, seven of these blends will be packaged up in a 14 count sampler called the CAO Holiday Horde. The sampler is now available just in time for the end of the year holidays. The sampler consists of six previously-released Christmas […]
Cigar News: FDA Provides Six Month Grace Period for Product and Establishment Registration
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments FDA, News
One of the new regulations under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)is the requirement manufacturers register with the FDA and submit a product listing of the products they sell. A deadline of December 31, 2016 was enacted for when these submissions were due to the FDA. Today, the FDA has now announced that they will […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #30: H. Upmann Ingot TheBANKER Private Holding by Altadis USA
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2016 Cigar of the Year, Altadis, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, H. Upmann
”Overall, this was a very enjoyable cigar and one that is one of Altadis’ best blends released under the (non Cuban) H. Upmann line.” Wrapper: Criollo ’98 (2012 Crop) Binder: Nicaraguan Seco (2011 Crop) Filler: Nicaraguan Seco (2011 Crop), Nicaraguan Viso (2010 Crop), Nicaraguan Ligero (2009 Crop) Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (Tabacalera de Garcia) Toro: 6 x […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: The Criteria
William Cooper Cigar of the Year 1 Comment 2016 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty
It’s that time of the year again. The Cigar Coop Cigar of the Year Countdown – better known as the Box Worthy Thirty. This is a month long retrospective on the cigar year where we reveal the Top 30 cigars for 2016. This is the seventh consecutive year for the countdown on Cigar Coop. Starting […]
Cigar News: Court Date Scheduled for Cigar Industry Trade Association Lawsuit Against FDA
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments CAA, CRA, FDA, IPCPR, News
In a year-end communication from the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) Government Affairs Team, it was revealed that a court date for the lawsuit filed by the cigar industry’s trade associations against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been scheduled for July 28, 2017. The lawsuit challenges the Deeming Regulations implemented […]
Cigar Review: My Father Limited Edition 2015 5th Anniversary
William Cooper Reviews 2 Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, My Father, Review
For the past six years, My Father Cigars has released a series of one and done limited edition cigars. These cigars have typically been based around existing My Father Cigar brands and have ranked among some of the My Father’s most ultra-premium releases. The cigars in the My Father Limited Edition series have had two common characteristics […]
Cigar News: FDA Cigar Exemption in House Appropriations Bill Overridden by Continuing Resolution
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments FDA, News
It wasn’t unexpected, but it’s another defeat for the premium cigar industry. The exemption specified in the House Appropriations Bill that included language for cigars from U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) control was overridden as the result of an implementation of a Continuing Resolution. The industry was hoping to advance the Appropriations Bill which would […]
Cigar News: Espinosa Cigars Shifts Production for Majority of 601 Line to New A.J. Fernandez Factory
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 601, AJ Fernandez Cigars, Espinosa, News
A.J. Fernandez Cigars has a new factory – and a new client. Espinosa Cigars has announced it is shifting the majority of production for its 601 branded cigars and a few newer releases. These cigars will now be produced at Fernandez’s new San Lotano factory in Ocotal, Nicaragua, located about 50 miles north of Esteli […]