Por Larranaga, a brand that originated in Cuba, but has been mostly dormant for some time in the U.S. market is making a return. Today Altadis USA officially announced it is bringing the brand band back as a regular offering. The new Por Larranaga is expected to hit shelves at the end of May, 2016. […]
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Cigar News: Nomad SA-17 Details Announced
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 Preview, Boutiques United, News, Nomad
Today, Nomad Cigar Company announced details around the Nomad SA-17. This is the company’s seventh regular production line, and its first regular production line to feature a San Andres wrapper. The cigar will be released to retailers on May 18, 2016. According to owner Fred Rewey, the SA-17 is actually a sister blend to the […]
Cigar Review: Camacho Shellback
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Camacho, Davidoff, Review
At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Camacho Cigars unveiled a new limited edition cigar called the Camacho Shellback. Since the brand’s historic re-launch in 2013, Camacho Cigars has unveiled a limited edition cigar at each IPCPR Trade Show. This year’s edition is the initial release in what has been dubbed a new series called the […]
Cigar News: IndianHead Cigars Releases Repackaged Rough Rider Sweets
William Cooper Cigar News 5 Comments 2016 Preview, IndianHead Cigars, News
Back on Episode 183 of Stogie Geeks of IndianHead Cigars Director of Marketing Fabian Barrantes broke news of the new packaging for the Rough Rider Sweets line. The Rough Rider Sweets line is a product that has been on the market since 2001, it is a Connecticut Shade cigar with a sweet tip. The new […]
Cigar News: Curivari Buenaventura NACS 5 Limited Edition Shop Exclusive Coming to Nice Ash Cigar
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 Preview, Curivari, News
A new limited shop exclusive size of Curivari’s Buenaventura line is coming to Nice Ash Cigars in Warren, Pennsylvania. The new Buenaventura NACS 5 will add a 6 1/4 x 44 offering to the Buenaventura line. Plans are for the NACS 5 to make its debut at a launch party on Saturday May 21st at […]
Editor’s Corner Volume 5, Number 6a: FDA Regulations on Premium Cigars-The Editorial and Analysis Piece
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The way things stand, May 5, 2016 will go down as the darkest day in the history of the cigar business. This is the day the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced sweeping regulations on the premium cigar industry. One question I’ve been asked is “What do you think will happen?” I hesitated putting […]
Cigar Review: Monolito Dominicana Toro
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Monolito, Review
The Monolito Dominicana is an exclusive cigar to Cutters Cigar Emporium in Alpharetta, Georgia. The cigar is made at the Tabacalera Leyendas Cubanas factory in the Dominican Republic. The Leyandas Cubanas factory is probably most familiar to cigar enthusiasts as it produces cigars for Recluse Cigar Company. The name Monolito stems from Cutters’ founder and owner Russ […]
Cigar News: Cubariqueño Cigar Company Adding Protocol Lancero
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment 2016 Preview, Cubariqueño Cigar Company, IPCPR 2016, News, Protocol
Cubariqueno Cigar Company, the company founded by Juan Cancel and Bill Ives is adding a third size to its Protocol line. This summer at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, the company will officially launch the Protocol Lancero. The cigar will also have a soft-launch on Friday May 21, at Berkeley Wine and Humidor in Berkeley Heights, […]
Cigar News: Cubariqueño Cigar Company Introducing Protocol Probable Cause
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 Preview, Cubariqueño Cigar Company, IPCPR 2016, News, Protocol
Cubariqueno Cigar Company, the company founded by Juan Cancel and Bill Ives have announced its second blend, Protocol Probable Cause. This cigar introduces a maduro wrapper offering into the company’s portfolio. Probable Cause will have its official launch at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas this July, however a soft-launch will take place May 21st […]
Cigar News: Gran Habano Private Humidor Selection 2007-2008 MLG Corona Gorda Announced
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 Preview, Gran Habano, News
Gran Habano Cigars has announced the second installment of its Private Humidor Selection, the Private Humidor Selection 2007-2008 MLG Corona Gorda. The Private Humidor Selection line made its debut last year and consists of cigars straight out of owner George Rico’s private reserve. A total of 300 boxes will be made available to select retailers in […]