Fuerte y Libre Cigars Inc. has announced a price increase for all cigars in its portfolio effective June 1, 2023. According to Fuerte y Libre, this is the company’s first price increase since launching. The company states that since 2019 the costs associated with cigarmaking, marketing, shipping, and materials have increased by over 15%. In addition, […]
Earlier this year came word that Powstanie Cigars would add a 5 1/2 x 46 Corona Gorda size to its Habano and Broadleaf lines. Today, Pospiech Inc. has announced it will officially launch the two new line extensions at Hogshead Cigar Lounge in Fredericksburg, Virginia on May 19th. The Corona Gorda becomes the fifth vitola […]
As we reported, on its April 27, 2023, Freestyle Live broadcast, Drew Estate announced a new event cigar coming from its Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo line called Super Ancho. Today the company provided more details on the Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo Super Ancho. It’s a cigar that also marks the first Liga Privada […]
Smoke Inn has announced its 19th MicroBlend will come from Aganorsa Leaf and be known as Rare Fusion. It marks the first time Smoke Inn has partnered with Aganorsa Leaf on a blend. It is a Nicaraguan puro that showcases three signature tobaccos that Aganorsa Leaf grows: Corojo ’99, Criollo ’98, and Corojo 2012. Over […]
Drew Estate has announced it will introduce 25-count boxes for Liga Privada Único Serie Nasty Fritas. The new 25-count boxes will replace the current 50-count Nasty Fritas box. Drew Estate says the switch to the smaller box size creates a friendlier presence for retailer humidor shelf space, while at the same time providing a more […]
La Galera Cigars has announced it has repackaged its Connecticut line. The new packaging will now contain a primary band and vista that matches the company’s other core lines – La Galera Habano, La Galera Maduro, and La Galera 1936 Box Pressed line. In addition, the company has added a secondary band to distinguish the Connecticut […]
The move is now official. Altadis USA has informed its retailers it will be participating in the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. Last week, the Premium Cigar Association updated its floorplan, indicating Altadis USA would have booth space. There was no public confirmation from Altadis until today’s communication. “As long-serving members […]
The Atabey Complete Selection Limited Edition Humidor, first previewed at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, will be available at the 2023 PCA Trade Show. Designed by Nelson Alfonso, the unit contains 60 cigars with five cigars of each of the 12 Atabey vitolas. It features four compartments; two side drawers, a front […]
The E.P. Carrillo Platinum Bash, a crowdsourced release by E.P. Carrillo has now commenced shipping to retailers. Platinum Bash is meant to commemorate the 70th birthday of company founder Ernesto Perez-Carrillo. The company originally offered up a three-cigar sampler. The idea behind the concept is consumers would be able to vote for which one of […]
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 […]
