The name Alec Bradley is derived from the first names of company owner Alan Rubin’s sons, Alec and Bradley. Now at this year’s IPCPR Trade Show, Alec Bradley will showcase a cigar that was created by Rubin’s sons called Blind Faith. Both brothers have been involved with working for Alec Bradley Cigars in various capacities, […]
First steps toward ending the violence in Nicaragua occurred late Friday night. Yesterday, a “National Dialogue” between the government and opposition groups mediated by the Bishops of the Catholic Church in Nicaragua occurred. Late Friday night it was announced that both groups agreed to end the violence, and the government agreed to allow an International […]
The Cigar Industry Report is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of the news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. In addition, each week we will look back at Cigar Coop history. Look for this report every Saturday morning at […]
At the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, Gran Habano Cigars will launch its fifth installment of its Gran Reserva series, the Gran Habano Gran Reserva #5 2012. The Gran Habano Gran Reserva line is Gran Habano’s line that incorporates well-aged vintage tobaccos. There have been four previous installments: Gran Habano Gran Reserva #3 2008 Gran Habano […]
Fratello Cigars has named Shannon Strang its first Director of Operations. Strang is a Pittsburgh native who will have primary responsibilities including streamlining Fratello Cigars’ logistics, strengthening relationships with both customers and suppliers, financial management and business development. “I am beyond excited that Shannon accepted this position. Together, we plan to bring our customer […]
Two years ago, Gran Habano introduced a 50 cigar sampler of it Corojo No. 5 blend known as Coleccion De Elegancia based on its Corojo No. 5 blend. Now Gran Habano will introduce a sampler based on its Corojo No. 5 Maduro blend appropriately called the Coleccion De Elegancia Corojo No. 5 Maduro. Plans are for the […]
Luis Miguel Torres has been named head of Casa de Montecristo, the premium cigar retail arm of Tabacalera USA and its parent company Imperial Brands. He replaces Steve Lochan, who departed Casa de Montecristo back in April. Torres comes to Casa de Montecristo with twenty years experience in the cigar and retail industries. The past three […]
Nicoya Cigars, the brand owned by Australian Gerald Hayes, has announced it is expanding into Malaysia. The company has announced it has appointed Cigar Malaysia as its distributor in Malaysia. According to a press release by the company, Cigar Malaysia has several retail stores including a flagship lounge at the Ansa Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. […]
The next 48 hours are expected to be some of the most critical in the ongoing civil unrest in Nicaragua against President Daniel Ortega. While the country is bracing for a one-day national strike, word has come from a group of Nicaragua’s Roman Catholic Bishops that they are set to resume a new round of mediation […]
Illusione’s OneOff brand is currently arriving at retailers nationwide. Last year, Dion Giolito the founder and owner of Illusione Cigars announced he was bringing the OneOff brand back to market. OneOff was created by Andrea Molinari in 2001. Molinari was a tobacconist who ran a La Casa del Habano in Milan, Italy. After failing to […]
