Riste Riatevski is getting ready to expand his JSK brand. After the success of his initial Jas Sum Kral line, Riatevski will be adding two new blends, Crna Nok and Zlatno Sonce. These blends will round out his portfolio and introduce an both an Connecticut Broadleaf and Ecuadorian Connecticut into his line. The Crna Nok will […]
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Cigar Industry Report: Volume 5, Number 27 (5/28/16)
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: Warped Flor del Valle Sky Flower Corona Cigar Exclusive Coming Soon
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 Preview, News, Warped Cigars
Corona Cigar Company has begun taking pre-orders on an exclusive version of Warped Cigars’ Flor del Valle blend. The Orlando, Florida-based retailer will be receiving a limited production of a 5 1/2 x 52 vitola – the second size in Warped’s Sky Flower blend. Flor del Valle is a line of cigars introduced by Warped Cigars […]
Cigar News: CAA, CRA, and IPCPR Pledge Unity in Response to FDA Regulations
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments CAA, CRA, FDA, IPCPR, News
The three major trade organizations of the cigar industry have pledged a united front to respond to the regulations issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Today the Cigar Association of America (CAA), Cigar Rights of America (CRA), and International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) issued a letter pledging unity. At the same […]
Cigar News: Tabacos San Jeronimo to be Distributed in U.S. by Kafie Cigar Company
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 Preview, Kafie, News, Tabacos San Jeronimo
Kafie Cigar Company has announced it has reached an agreement to handle distribution for Tabacos San Jeronimo in the United States. Plans are for Tabacos San Geronimo to be available to retailers prior to the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show which opens July 24th, 2016 in Las Vegas. Tabacos San Jeronimo is based in Danli, Honduras […]
Cigar News: Viaje Brings Back Three Favorites
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 Preview, Viaje
Three of the more popular Viaje releases were shipped to retailers as a part of Viaje’s May, 2016 release. These cigars include the Viaje Oro Reserva VOR No. 5, Viaje Platino Reserva No. 6, and the Viaje Exclusivo Leaded. All three cigars are special offshoots of Viaje blends. The Viaje Oro Reserva VOR No. 5 and Viaje […]
Cigar News: Ezra Zion Releases Blessed Leaf Theophany
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 Preview, Blessed Leaf, Ezra Zion, News
Ezra Zion Cigar Company has released its fourth blend under its Blessed Leaf brand. Today the company announced the availability of the Blessed Leaf Theophany. Consistent with most of the other Blessed Leaf releases, Theophany will be a small production run of 695 cigars. It will be available to consumers directly from the Ezra Zion web site. […]
Cigar Review: Hammer + Sickle Trademark Series Maduro Churchill
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Hammer and Sickle, Review
At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Hammer + Sickle Cigars unveiled a maduro offering into its Trademark Series. The Trademark Series became the new name for the Hammer + Sickle Icon Series. The Icon Series was originally introduced in 2013 and delivered a mild U.S. Connecticut Shade wrapper offering. Last year, due to “trademark” issues, […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Houston Flagship Store Opens; Will Feature Houston Exclusive Cigar
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 Preview, Davidoff, News, Places
Davidoff of Geneva – since 1911 Houston, the new Davidoff Flagship store located in Houston, Texas has opened its doors. To commemorate the occasion, the new store will be receiving an exclusive cigar known as “The Houston Exclusive”. The Houston Exclusive cigar will be available in a belicoso format, a vitola that has been seen […]
Cigar News: Fratello Boxer Series Returns for Limited Father’s Day Run
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Fratello Cigars, News
Fratello’s Boxer Series, a sampler consisting of five box pressed cigars is returning for another limited run. Today the company announced the limited run will be back for Father’s Day and see several other limited runs. “Our success with the Boxer Series prompted us to release it for Father’s day.” “We also see a great […]