Quesada Cigars has announced that it will release its first Fonseca cigar made in Nicaragua. Today the company announced that the appropriately named Fonseca Nicaragua will make its debut at the 2016 IPCPR Trade show. The cigars will also be a value-priced offering priced between $4.99 and $5.95. In addition to being made in Nicaragua, […]
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Cigar News: Davidoff of Geneva Austria Moves Into New German Subsidiary
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Davidoff, People
Oettinger Davidoff has made a series of re-organizational announcements. The big one will see the current Davidoff of Geneva Austria team report into the new Davidoff of Geneva Germany Subsidiary. Under the announcement, Olaf Ruf, the recently named General Manager of Davidoff of Geneva Germany will assume responsibility for Davidoff of Geneva Austria. Isabella Keusch, […]
Cigar Review: My Father Garcia & Garcia
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 2.5 - Try One, 88-90, My Father, Review
Late last year came word about what was described as the most expensive offering to date by My Father Cigars – the Garcia & Garcia. Over the past few weeks, the My Father Garcia & Garcia (sometimes referred to as the Garcia y Garcia) has started to hit retailers with a price of $35.00. In addition […]
Cigar Review: LH Colorado Lancero
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Lavida Habana, LH Cigars, Review
The LH Colorado Lancero is a new line extension introduced by LH (Lavida Habana) Premium Cigars in 2016 for its Colorado blend. This past year, LH Premium Cigars announced it was adding a lancero vitola to each of its three regular production blends. LH Premium Cigars is a company that was founded by tobacconists Nick Syris and Omar Nasr. The company […]
Cigar Review: La Galera Connecticut Chaveta by IndianHead Cigars
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, IndianHead Cigars, La Galera, Review
The La Galera Connecticut is one of two premium lines made by Tabacalera Palma’s Jochy Blanco. For many years Blanco and Tabacalera Palma have grown tobacco and made cigars for many of the industry’s leading brands. Last year, Blanco made a strategic move – that to brand owner when he acquired IndianHead Cigars from Bill Bock. […]
Cigar News: Trade Associations Request Delay for Effective Date of FDA Regulations
William Cooper Cigar News 7 Comments FDA, IPCPR, Pipe
This past week, the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR), National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO), and the Pipe Tobacco Council submitted a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Tobacco Products requesting a delay of the effective date for the deeming regulations on pipe tobacco to retailers. The regulations are […]
Cigar News: RoMa Craft Tobac CroMagnon Monolith Features Limited Edition CroMagnon Timeline and Xikar Accessories
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment 2016 Preview, Accessories, IPCPR 2016, News, RoMa Craft Tobac, Xikar
This year RoMa Craft Tobac is celebrating five years in business. To commemorate the milestone, RoMa Craft Tobac goes back to the brand that started it all for them – CroMagnon. This month, the company is unveiling a special package called the CroMagnon Monolith. The package features a new limited edition version of the CroMagnon known as […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 5, Number 32 (7/2/16)
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: Cornelius & Anthony Meridian to Re-Launch at 2016 IPCPR Trade Show
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 Preview, Cornelius & Anthony, IPCPR 2016, News, S & M Brands
The Cornelius & Anthony Meridian, a brand that was initially unveiled at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show is getting a re-launch for 2016. Today the company announced that at this year’s IPCPR Trade Show, the Meridian will once again be showcased – but this time will feature a makeover including a new blend and a […]
Cigar News: Cornelius & Anthony Venganza to Launch at 2016 IPCPR Trade Show
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 Preview, Cornelius & Anthony, IPCPR 2016, La Zona, News, S & M Brands
Cornelius & Anthony has announced a new line called Venganza. The cigar is positioned as a “rich and flavorful powerhouse”. The cigar will be produced at Erik Espinosa’s La Zona factory and will make its debut at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show. The Venganza will feature art work for the 1876 patent form of The […]