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 […]
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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 […]
Cigar News: Baracoa Cigar Company Launches with “The Voyage”
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment 2016 Preview, Baracoa Cigar Company, News
Baracoa Cigar Company, a new boutique company located in Maryland has announced its debut cigar called “The Voyage”. The name of the company and debut cigar were both inspired by the adventures and attitude of Christopher Columbus. Baracoa Cigar Company was founded by Danny Vazquez. For The Voyage, the cigar was the result of several years of research […]
Cigar News: MoyaRuiz to Release La Jugada Claro
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 Preview, La Jugada, MoyaRuiz, News
MoyaRuiz Cigars has announced it will release the La Jugada Claro. The cigar is significant for MoyaRuiz in that it is the company’s first shade grown Connecticut Shade offering. La Jugada Claro will feature an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler. The cigar will be released in three sizes No.4 (5 1/2 […]
Cigar News: Miami Cigar and Company to Distribute Foundation Cigar Company Upsetters Brand
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Foundation Cigar Company, IPCPR 2016, Miami Cigars, News
Foundation Cigar Company has announced that Miami Cigar and Company will be the exclusive distributor for its newly announced Upsetters brand. Upsetters is the second brand released by Foundation Cigar Company, the company founded by Nicholas Melillo. The agreement comes as the new brand is set to release just before the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show. […]