The Torano Vault TM-027 is one of four new blends rolled out by General Cigar Company under Torano Cigars’ Vault line. These blends represent the first new Torano blends developed by General Cigar since it acquired the brands of Torano Family Cigars back in 2014. It was in 2011 when the Torano Vault line made its debut under […]
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Cigar News: Viaje Exclusivo Nicaragua Heading to Stores
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment 2016 Preview, News, Viaje
This month a new extension to the Viaje Exclusivo line will be heading to retailers called the Viaje Exclusivo Nicaragua. It will feature an all-new blend made at the Tabacos Valle de Jalapa SA facility (Casa Fernandez’s TABSA factory) in Nicaragua. According to Viaje, the Viaje Exclusivo Nicaragua will complement the existing Honduran-made Viaje Exclusivo line […]
Cigar News: Unlucky 13 Retailers for Tatuaje-The Krueger Selected
William Cooper Cigar News 3 Comments 2016 Preview, News, Tatuaje
It was a couple of days later than normally, but today Tatuaje Cigars owner Pete Johnson announced on social media the list of the thirteen “Unlucky Retailers” who were chosen to receive custom dress boxes of the ninth installment of his annual Monsters Series – The Krueger. As the name indicates, this monster plays homage […]
Cigar News: Viaje Full Moon Collector’s Edition 2016 Slated
William Cooper Cigar News 3 Comments 2016 Preview, News, Viaje
For the fourth year in a row, Viaje Cigars will be releasing its Viaje Full Moon seasonal release for Halloween. For this year’s release, the cigar becomes the latest installment in Viaje’s Collector’s Edition series. According to Viaje, the cigar and the packaging have been changed. The Viaje Full Moon Collector’s Edition will be a 6 […]
Cigar Review: Archetype Dreamstate Toro by Ventura Cigar Company
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Review, Ventura Cigar Company
Feature Story: A Look Back at the Michael Giannini Era At General Cigar
William Cooper Feature Story No Comments Feature Story, Foundry, General, La Gloria Cubana, People
On September 22, 2016, it was confirmed that Michael Giannini, Creative Director and Director of Innovation had departed General Cigar Company. Over the past decade, Giannini one can make the argument that Giannini became the face of General Cigar. Giannini brought a dynamic, flamboyant, and unconventional approach to the cigar business. Whether you agreed or disagreed with […]
Cigar Review: Yaxel Ortiz Y.O. Toro
William Cooper Reviews 2 Comments 2.5 - Try One, 88-90, Review, Yaxel Ortiz
The Yaxel Ortiz Y.O. is a boutique cigar made by cigar maker Yaxel Ortiz. Back in June 2016, the cigar garnered some attention the night the Cleveland Cavaliers clinched their first NBA Championship. Following the victory, Finals MVP LeBron James was seen with Y.O. by Yaxel Ortiz in his mouth. For the most part was […]
Editor’s Corner Volume 5, Number 11: More on those Stealth Products….
William Cooper Blog, Editor's Corner Editor's Corner
Last month, my editorial focused on the release of what I termed “stealth products” into the cigar marketplace. Putting it directly, my comments ruffled more than a few feathers. I’ll recap my definition of what these Stealth Products are: A stealth product as a cigar that has had virtually no marketing and for the most […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 5, Number 45 (10/1/16)
William Cooper Cigar Industry Report, Cigar News No Comments Cigar Coop, Cigar Industry Report, Cigar Wrap, News, Stogie Geeks
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 Review: Tatuaje Skinny Jason
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 2.5 - Try One, 85-87, Review, Skinny Monsters, Tatuaje
The Tatuaje Skinny Jason is one of ten cigars that make up the Tatuaje Skinny Monsters collection. Skinny Monsters is a sampler of ten 6 x 38 petite lanceros based on the Tatuaje Monster Series blends. Since 2008, the Tatuaje Monsters Series has been an annual release right before Halloween. For each installment of the series, a different blend with […]