As many know, there are two brands to our operation of Cigar Coop and Stogie Geeks. The two brands very much are integrated and united – in terms of our approach, philosophy, and platform. While we use technology to stay “connected” every week, there are times we do get together “in person”. Once such occasion is […]
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Cigar News: Pura Soul Maduro and Barber Pole Now Available
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2015 Preview, News, Pura Soul
At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Robert Wright showcased his third and fourth lines as a part of his Pura Soul Cigars collection, the Pura Soul Maduro and the Pura Soul Barber Pole. The company has announced both of these cigars are now available. The Pura Soul Maduro consists of a Maduro wrapper over Honduran binder […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 4, Number 49 (10/31/15)
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: La Flor Dominicana Special Football Edition Returns as California Regional Release (Exclusive News)
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 Preview, Exclusive, La Flor Dominicana, LFD, News
La Flor Dominicana’s Special Football Edition is returning for 2016. On the Stogie Geeks Four Year Anniversary Show, La Flor Dominicana Vice President of Sales Jonathan Carney broke the news that this limited release would be returning for 2016. The new release features an all new design and will be slate as a regional release […]
Agile Cigar Review: La Flor Dominicana 1994 Tango
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, La Flor Dominicana, LFD
Agile Cigar Reviews replace what we termed “Assessment Updates”. The concept is the same, but the name is different. Agile Cigar Reviews use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Acid Supercell to be Shop Exclusive to Fogue & Bates in Tulsa Oklahoma
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2015 Preview, Acid, Drew Estate, News
Tulsa, Oklahoma retailer Fogue & Bates will be the latest recipient of a new shop exclusive cigar from Drew Estate. This cigar be under the ACID brand and is called the ACID Supercell. The cigar will officially be launched at an in-store event on November 19th, 2015. The ACiD Supercell is a 4 3/4 x […]
Agile Cigar Review: Arturo Fuente Casa Cuba Doble Cuatro
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, Fuente
Agile Cigar Reviews replace what we termed “Assessment Updates”. The concept is the same, but the name is different. Agile Cigar Reviews use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring […]
Cigar News: Padilla ETB Limited Lancero to be Exclusive for Rodrigo Cigars
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment 2015 Preview, El Titan de Bronze, News, Padilla, Rodrigo
Rodrigo Cigars has announced a project in collaboration with Padilla Cigars and the El Titan de Bronze factory in Miami, Florida. The Padilla ETB Limited Lancero will be a small batch cigar sold exclusively on RodrigoCigars.com. The cigar is available for pre-order and scheduled to be available for shipment beginning on November 6, 2015. A […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Kentucky Fire Cured Hog’s Tooth to Become Shop Exclusive to Famous Smoke Shop
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2015 Preview, Drew Estate, Kentucky Fire Cured, MUWAT, News
Drew Estate has announced a new line extension to its Kentucky Fire Cured line slated to become a shop exclusive to Famous Smoke Shop in Easton, Pennsylvania. The new Kentucky Fire Cured Hog’s Tooth introduces a 6 x 46 Corona Gorda-sized vitola into the Kentucky Fire Cured line. The cigar will be launched at a release […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Year of the Monkey Limited Edition 2016
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2015 Preview, Davidoff, News
The Davidoff Year of the Monkey 2016 marks the latest cigar by Davidoff to pay tribute to the Chinese New Year. As with previous years, the cigar will be a limited production of a new blend in a single size. This year the Year of the Sheep introduces a 6 1/2 x 50 Toro size. […]