The Matilde Oscura is the second line to be released by Matilde Cigars. Introduced at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, the cigar adds an oscuro wrapper offering into the company’s portfolio. Matilde Cigars was launched two years ago by the legendary Jose Seijas and his family. Seijas is best known for his tenure as Vice President […]
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Cigar News: Lost & Found Pepper Cream Soda “Butter” Released
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment 2015 Preview, B / C / S, Bellatto / Caldwell / Sears, Lost & Found, News
Lost & Found Cigars has announced the release of a third vitola in its Pepper Cream Soda blend. This one introduces a 5 3/4 x 46 Corona Gorda size being called “Butter”. The cigar will feature packaging similar to bars of butter. The cigar is a small batch limited production available in 4 and 8 […]
Stogie Geeks Four Year Anniversary Show: Friday October 30th, 10am – 6pm
William Cooper Events 1 Comment Events, Stogie Geeks
We love milestones at Stogie Geeks and Cigar Coop. Four years ago, Stogie Geeks started in Paul Asadoorian’s backyard workshop – a podcast for cigar enthusiasts by cigar enthusiasts. A little over two years ago, Cigar Coop merged with Stogie Geeks and we have become a united entity. Thanks to our loyal listeners, sponsors, and supporters, we […]
Cigar Review: Macanudo Estate Reserve 2015 No. 9
William Cooper Reviews 3 Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, General, Macanudo, Review
At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, General Cigar Company unveiled its Macanudo Estate Reserve 2015 line. This marked the third installment of the Macanudo Estate Reserve series, a ultra-premium limited edition offering introduced at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. Each installment of the series is intended to be a “one and done” blend featuring tobaccos that […]
Cigar News: Davidoff and Blend Cigar Bar to Partner on Nashville, Tennessee Location
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Davidoff, News, Places
Davidoff of Geneva USA and Indianapolis, Indiana Blend Bar Cigar have announced a strategic partnership that will commence with the opening of a second Blend Cigar Bar location in, Nashville, TN later this year. This new project marks the first time an Appointed Merchant will incorporate the “Davidoff of Geneva – since 1911” look and feel […]
Cigar Review: Untamed Extreme Robusto by La Aurora
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, La Aurora, Miami Cigars, Review
Prior to the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, La Aurora Cigars announced a second blend as a part of its Untamed line called Untamed Extreme. The original Untamed Cigar made its debut in 2014 and was a significant release for two reasons: 1) It introduced more contemporary “edgier” packaging and banding into the La Aurora portfolio; […]
Cigar News: The Griffin’s Nicaragua
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2015 Preview, Davidoff, News, The Griffin's
Over the past couple of years, Davidoff has been incorporating a Nicaraguan theme into several of its blends. In 2013, Davidoff introduced the Nicaraguan puro, Davidoff Nicaragua. Earlier this year, the Avo brand launched the Avo Syncro Nicaragua – a regular production Avo featuring Nicaraguan tobacco. Now a third line will be incorporating the Nicaraguan […]
Cigar Review: D’Crossier Selection 512 Lancero
William Cooper Reviews 3 Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, D'Crossier, Pure Aroma Cigars, Review
At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show in New Orleans, D’Crossier Cigars formally introduced its new D’Crossier Selection 512 Lancero. This cigar is a new limited production offering by D’Crossier Cigars. The cigar introduces not only a new blend into the portfolio, but also becomes the first lancero by D’Crossier Cigars. Owner Santana Diaz made a […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 4, Number 48 (10/24/15)
William Cooper Cigar Industry Report, Cigar News No Comments Cigar Coop, Cigar Industry Report, Cigar Wrap, Geeks, News
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: Davidoff Exclusive Edition Tampa Heading to New Flagship Store
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2015 Preview, Davidoff, News
With the new Davidoff of Geneva since 1911 Flagship Store scheduled to open in Tampa, Florida later this year, plans have been announced for an exclusive Davidoff shop exclusive to be available at location. Today the company announced details of the Davidoff Exclusive Edition Tampa. The cigar is scheduled to be available at the new […]