Rauchvergnügen #42 is the debut cigar by the German company Rauchvergnügen. The Rauchvergnügen brand was created by Oliver Nickels, Jan-Klaas Mahler, and Joachim “Joe” Sadowski. Rauchvergnügen is described as the “first German Engineered Cigar”. The company describes its product as being driven by technology and design combined with traditional cigar-making methods. To produce its cigar, Rauchvergnügen turns to a factory […]
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Cigar News: White House Petition Against FDA Falls Short
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments FDA, News
The petition to the Obama Administration to further review the final rule on premium cigars being subjected to federal regulatory oversight has failed. The petition closed with a total of 24,758 signatures. The petition was launched on May 11, 2016. A total of 100,000 signatures in a the thirty day window was required in order to […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 5, Number 29 (6/11/16)
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 Review: H. Upmann Ingot TheBANKER Private Holding by Altadis USA
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Altadis, H. Upmann, Review
Earlier this year, Altadis USA announced a limited edition cigar known as the H. Upmann Ingot TheBanker Private Holding. The cigar is an offshoot of the H. Upmann Banker line that was introduced back in 2014. The Banker is a line that pays homage to brand founder Herman Upmann. Upmann was a German banker who […]
Cigar News: Quesada Oktoberfest 2016 Announced
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 Preview, IPCPR 2016, News, Quesada
Back in 2011, Quesada Cigars unveiled its Quesada Oktoberfest, a two vitola release designed to be a cigar blend that could be paired with a malt liquor (i.e. beer). Each year, the Oktoberfest has returned as a seasonal release, not only growing in terms of a cigar line, but in terms of a cigar brand. Today, […]
Cigar News: Padilla Miami Lancero Returns for a Limited Exclusive to Rodrigo Cigars
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments News, Padilla, Rodrigo
The Padilla Miami Lancero, a project done at El Titan de Bronze in Miami, Florida by Padilla Cigars is making a return. Today Rodrigo Cigars announced it will be taking delivery oaf a second and final batch of the Padilla Miami Lancero and become the exclusive retailer for the release. Rodrigo Cigars indicated the blend […]
Cigar News: Hammer + Sickle Issues Statement on FDA Rule
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments FDA, Hammer and Sickle, Klin Tobacco, News
Following the issuing of the requirements from the The issuing of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Erik Hanson, Executive Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer of the Klin Groupe issued a statement reaffirming the company’s commitment to the cigar business. Klin Groupe is the parent company of Hammer + Sickle as well as the Caleanoch brands of […]
Cigar News: MoyaRuiz Gets Patent for La Jugada Nunchuck
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment MoyaRuiz, News
MoyaRuiz Cigars, the company co-owned by Danny Moya and Nelson Ruiz have joined a select group of cigar brands that now own a patent for a cigar design. Today, the company announced it was awarded a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its La Jugada Nunchuck cigar. La Jugada Nunchuck was […]
Cigar Review: Viaje Holiday Blend 2015
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Review, Viaje
In 2009, Viaje Cigars unveiled its first Viaje Holiday Blend release. The Holiday Blend was designed to be a seasonal release to coincide with the Christmas and year-end festivities. The cigar, which was a Nicaraguan puro featuring a Nicaraguan Criollo wrapper became an instant favorite amount Viaje. Each year since 2009 (with the exception of 2013), Viaje has […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Inktome Becomes Small Batch Cigar Exclusive
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment Drew Estate, Herrera Esteli, News
Small Batch Cigar is the latest recipient of a shop exclusive cigar by Drew Estate’s Herrera Esteli line. Today the retailer announced the availability of its latest shop exclusive, the Herrera Esteli Inktome The Herrera Esteli Inktome is a 6 x 46 box-pressed Corona Gorda. According to Small Batch Cigar, the Inktome features a similar blend […]