William Cooper is a Owner of Indian Trail Media LLC, and the founder of the Cigar Coop brand, the cigar industry's true 365 a year periodical. He is also the host of the Cigar Coop Prime Time Show, Cigar Coop Prime Time Special Edition, and Prime Time Jukebox.
Last month, Davidoff released the latest installment of its Chinese Zodiac series, the Davidoff Year of the Dog Limited Edition 2018. The ultra-premium series is one that is highly anticipated each year by Davidoff cigar enthusiasts. While the start of the Chinese New Year falls in between January 21st and February 20th, Davidoff typically puts out […]
“Sometimes good things come to those who wait. In the case of the Black Diamond Emerald, this is a cigar that fits the bill.” Wrapper: Sun Grown Connecticut Maduro Binder: Dominican (Chateau de la Fuente) Filler: Dominican (Chateau de la Fuente) Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia) Emerald: 6 x 52 […]
Habanos SA has unveiled the Ramón Allones Hermitage. The cigar is the second exclusive cigar for the Russian cigar market. The cigar recently had a debut at the 8th Habanos Day in Russia event held in St. Petersburg. The Ramón Allones Hermitage cigar is a Robusto-sized 5 1/2 x 52 vitola. According to Habanos SA, […]
This week we welcome back Danny Vazquez to Prime Time. Since Danny’s last visit to Prime Time, he ended “The Voyage” and headed out to Texas to join the RoMa Craft Tobacco team. We get updated on both Danny and the happenings at RoMa Craft Tobac. In our Debonaire Ideal segment, the Rock and Roll Hall of […]
Boveda has announced its new Boveda Smart Sensor device. The Smart Sensor is designed to monitor conditions inside humidors like temperature, humidity, and impact. Monitoring occurs by simply placing the Smart Sensor in the humidor. It is able to detect fluctuations in both temperature and humidity. It is able to assess the freshness of the […]
“This is a cigar that brought a total package to me – flavor, complexity, and excellent construction..” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Claro (Habano 2000 seed) Binder: Not Disclosed Filler: Estelí, Nicaragua; Jalapa, Nicaragua (Aged Five Years) Country of Origin: Nicaragua (La Corona SA) Robusto Gordo: 5 ½ x 60 Price: ~$9.20 Review: Serino Royale Medio Robusto Gordo (6/12/17) Appearances […]
At the 35th edition of the Havana International Fair, Habanos SA introduced its new Línea Retro line. The line features Partagás Capitols and Romeo y Julieta Club Kings. Each of these two offerings will be in a Mareva (5 1/16 x 42) size. Both will be housed in a 5-count metallic box case. The design […]
This week we welcome back Danny Vazquez to Prime Time. A lot has changed since Danny’s last visit to Prime Time. Since his last visit, he ended “The Voyage” and headed out to Texas to join the RoMa Craft Tobacco team. We will get updated on both Danny and the happenings at RoMa Craft Tobacco. […]
Back in 2016, Steve Saka and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust released their second regular production line, Mi Querida. This was Saka’s long-awaited Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper offering. When Mi Querida was first introduced, there were four sizes that were made generally available to retailers. Simultaneously, there were also four additional sizes which were introduced in a […]
“While sometimes Barber-Pole cigars are a little more hype that substance, not such the case with the Quesada Reserva Privada Barber-Pole Robusto, as this is an excellent cigar.” Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Oscuro, Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade (Barber-Pole) Binder: Dominican San Vincente (1997 Crop) Filler: Dominican San Vicente (1997 Crop), Pennsylvania Ligero Country of Origin: Dominican Republic […]