Editor’s Note For the seventh consecutive year, the Cigar Coop brand will be providing coverage of the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) Association Trade Show and Convention. For the past four years we have brought to you our multi-part preview series on what to expect from the show. Last year, we streamlined the […]
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Cigar Industry Report: Volume 5, Number 33 (7/9/16)
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 News: Seven U.S. Senators Write Letter to FDA Questioning Final Regulations
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment FDA, News
On June 7, 2016, a letter was sent by seven U.S. Senator to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) questioning the agency’s final rule in regards to the regulation of premium cigars. Today details of that letter surfaced in an email communication by Cigar Rights of America (CRA). According to the CRA communication, the letter […]
Cigar Review: Tatuaje Skinny Tiff
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 2.5 - Try One, 85-87, Review, Skinny Monsters, Tatuaje
The Tatuaje Skinny Tiff 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 various Tatuaje Monster Series releases. Since 2008, the Tatuaje Monsters Series has been an annual release right before Halloween. For each installment of the series, a different blend […]
Cigar News: Foundation Cigar Company Names Rick Ardito Executive Brand Manager for The Upsetters
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016, Foundation Cigar Company, News, People
Foundation Cigar Company, the company owned by Nicholas Melillo has named Rick Ardito’s its new Executive Brand Manager for its upcoming The Upsetters line. It’s a sort of reunion for Ardito and Melillo, as both had been longtime members of the Drew Estate team. Ardito served as a Partner and Executive Vice President of Public […]
Cigar News: Warped Cigars to Introduce Villa Sombra
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 Preview, IPCPR 2016, News, Warped Cigars
Warped Cigars has announced its newest line, Villa Sombra. This is a significant line for Warped Cigars because it marks the company’s first Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade cigar. Plans are for the cigar to be fully launched at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show opening July 25 in Las Vegas, with the cigars shipping on August 1st. […]
Cigar News: Nat Sherman Timeless Collection Dominican Adds Robusto and Gordo
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 Preview, IPCPR 2016, Nat Sherman, News
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 […]
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 […]