This week the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) responded to the lawsuit filed by the cigar industry’s three major trade associations – the Cigar Association of America (CAA), Cigar Rights of America (CRA), and the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR). In there response the FDA denied the claims made in the lawsuit […]
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Cigar News: Ashton Debuts San Cristobal Quintessence
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Ashton, News, San Cristobal
Ashton Cigar unveiled its fifth line under its San Cristobal brand,called the San Cristobal Quintessence. This cigar made its debut at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show and now has begun to arrive at retail shops. Like the other blends of the Ashton’s San Cristobal and La Aroma de Cuba brands, the San Cristobal Quintessence is produced at […]
Cigar Review: Drew Estate Undercrown Shade Flying Pig
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Drew Estate, Review, Undercrown
Just prior to the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Drew Estate announced a sixth installment of its popular “Flying Pig” series with the Undercrown Shade Flying Pig. The Flying Pig is a short, chunky perfecto and it has become a signature vitola for Drew Estate. The Undercrown Shade line made its debut at the 2015 IPCPR Trade […]
Cigar News: José Blanco Named Senior Vice President at E.P. Carrillo
William Cooper Cigar News 2 Comments E.P. Carrillo, EPC, Las Cumbres, News, People
Jose Blanco is set to join E.P. Carrillo as its new Senior Vice President of Sales effective November 1st 2016. First news of this story was reported by Cigar Aficionado, and confirmed to Cigar Coop through Blanco’s wife Emma Viktorsson. Blanco’s responsibilities will focus around building E.P, Carrillo’s sales force. However, Blanco is known as one […]
Cigar Review: Nomad Martial Law Toro
William Cooper Reviews 2 Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Boutiques Unified, Nomad, Review
The Nomad Martial Law is the tenth regular production blend launched by Fred Rewey’s Nomad Cigar Company. Rewey has incorporated a slogan for his company called “Be Nomad Be Anywhere”. This slogan very much applies to his approach with Nomad Cigar Company as he has produced cigars in two different countries (Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic) with several different […]
Cigar News: La Aroma de Cuba Noblesse Returns for 2016 and Adds Viceroy
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 Preview, Ashton, La Aroma de Cuba, News
Ashton’s La Aroma de Cuba Noblesse, the limited edition premium offering that Ashton Cigars is back for 2016. As a part of the return, a belicoso offering called Viceroy will be added to the line. The La Aroma de Cuba Noblesse Viceroy joins the Coronation (Toro) and Regency (Robusto). The cigar made its debut at the […]
Cigar Review: Espinosa Crema Toro Grande
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Espinosa, Review
Prior to the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Espinosa cigars announced a new Connecticut Shade offering cigar called the Espinosa Crema. Over the past few years, many of Espinosa Cigar’s lines have focused around medium / medium to full offerings. With the Espinosa Crema, this is a milder offering. It is a cigar meant to offer […]
Cigar Review: Nestor Miranda Collection Maduro Robusto
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Miami Cigars, Nestor Miranda, Review
The Nestor Miranda Collection Maduro is one of four blends making up the Nestor Miranda Collection. In 2014 Miami Cigar and Company celebrated its 25th anniversary. As a part of the occasion, the company decided to revamp most of its Nestor Miranda offerings. As a result, the old Nestor Miranda Special Selection line was been rebranded […]
Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company Releases Santa Muerte
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Black Label Trading Company, Fabrica de Oveja Negra, News
Black Label Trading Company’s latest small batch release Santa Muerte is now heading to select retailers. Santa Muerte is a figure associated with the Day of the Dead celebrations. This release of Santa Muerte is timed with these celebrations – typically held from October 31st to November 2nd. “This is our first year to produce […]
Cigar News: Two Members of Congress Raise Concerns Over Recent Trade Easements with Cuba
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Cuba, News
It didn’t take long for members of Congress to react to United States President Barack Obama’s recent easing of trade restrictions with Cuba. This past Friday, Senator James Lankford (R-Oklahoma) and Representative Mario Diaz-Balart wrote a letter to President expressing concerns with the actions as well as requesting more engagement with Congress over the matter. One […]