Nat Sherman has announced it is adding a Robusto and Gordo to its Timeless Collection Dominican line. The new line extensions will be showcased at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas opening on July 24, 2016. The new Robusto will measure 4 3/4 x 50 while the Gordo size will come in at a […]
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Cigar News: PDR Cigars Names Christopher Fernandez Mid-Atlantic Sales Manager
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments News, PDR Cigars, People
PDR Cigars continues to expand its in-house sales team. Today the company has announced it has named Christopher Fernandez its Mid-Atlantic territory manager. Termed a “Brand Builder”, Fernandez will have responsibilities for New York City, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia. Fernandez comes to PDR Cigars with many years as a territorial sales […]
Cigar News: Nat Sherman Adding Gordo to Metropolitan Connecticut and Metropolitan Maduro Lines
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment 2016 Preview, IPCPR 2016, Nat Sherman, News
Nat Sherman has announced it is adding a 6 x 60 Gordo to its Metropolitan Connecticut and Metropolitan Maduro lines. The new line extensions will be showcased at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas opening on July 24, 2016. Nat Sherman is also adding the new Metropolitan Habano blend to the portfolio. In addition, […]
Feature Story: J. Cortès’ Acquisition of Oliva Cigar Company-The Analysis
William Cooper Feature Story No Comments Feature Story, J. Cortés, Oliva
Last week came word that J. Cortès NV was acquiring Oliva Cigar Company. For the past 20 years, Oliva has been one of the leading cigar companies in the premium hand-made cigar sector. Oliva has also been a relatively stable cigar company. While the sale of Oliva wasn’t a completer surprise to many industry insiders, the […]
Cigar News: Nat Sherman Metropolitan Habano to Debut at 2016 IPCPR
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment 2016 Preview, IPCPR 2016, Nat Sherman, News
At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show opening July 24th in Las Vegas, Nat Sherman will introduce the Nat Sherman Metropolitan Habano. This is a Nicaraguan puro offering that is slated to become the third offering in the Nat Sherman Metropolitan Selection line joining the current Metropolitan Connecticut and Metropolitan Maduro offerings. The new Nat Sherman Metropolitan […]
Cigar Review: Viaje Exclusivo Reserva Toro
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Review, Viaje
Earlier this year, Viaje Cigars released an off-shoot of its popular Viaje Exclusivo line called the Viaje Exclusivo Reserva. This cigar combines two concepts that Viaje has used in various lines over the past years. First up, the cigars are box-pressed versions of the Viaje Exclusivo blend. Secondly, the “Reserva” part involves uses tobaccos that […]
Cigar News: GTO Trankilo to Debut at WiseAsh Cigars in Smyrna, Georgia
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments GTO, News
Back in June we reported on a new release by GTO Dominican Cigars called Trankilo. Today, owner Oscar Rodriguez confirmed to Cigar Coop that Trankilo will make its debut on Saturday July 9th at Smyrna, Georgia’s WiseAsh Cigars. Trankilo features two 100% Dominican blends packaged together, a corojo and a maduro offering. The blends feature […]
Cigar News: Club Macanudo Becomes New Partner for Knickerbocker Hotel Cigar Lounge
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments General, News, Places
The Knickerbocker Hotel has a new partner for its rooftop bar cigar lounge. Today, it was announced that Club Macanudo will team up with the iconic hotel to launch “Club Macanudo at the Knick” – a cigar lounge located at the Knickerbocker Hotel’s rooftop bar St. Cloud. The lounge will officially open for operation on […]
Cigar Review: Recluse Amadeus Habano Reserva Lancero
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Iconic Leaf Cigars, Recluse, Review
Back in 2015, Recluse Cigar Company launched its fourth regular production line, the Recluse Amadeus Habano Reserva. This particular line introduced a natural habano wrapper offering into the company’s portfolio. Earlier this year, the company quietly introduced a new line extension to the Amadeus Habano Reserva line in the form of a lancero. While the […]
Cigar News: Jason Lois Departs Crossfire Cigars
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Crossfire, News, People
Jason Lois, who has served as served as the “face” and National Sales Manager of Crossfire Cigars has announced he is departing the company and is leaving the industry – at least on a full-time basis. In a statement on his Facebook page, Lois commented: It has been a pleasure and an honor to be […]