Sergio Montoflo, who served as the Executive Vice President of Operations at Phillips & King, passed away suddenly on January 28, 2023. Montfolo, who was recently promoted to Executive Vice President had over a 25-year career at Phillips & King, a subsidiary of Kretek International. He had become one of the most respected and beloved […]
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 […]
All Saints Cigars has announced a portfolio-wide price increase. According to All Saints’ co-owner Micky Pegg, the price increase is roughly about 2 to 3% depending on the cigar. Pegg says the price increase will not affect the recently shipped Vesper and Mitre line extensions. The Vesper is a 4 1/2 x 44 rounded vitola […]
Espinosa Premium Cigars has announced the second limited edition Knuckle Sandwich Cigar: the Knuckle Sandwich 55. This cigar was made to commemorate Guy Fieri’s 55th birthday and debuted at his birthday party this past weekend. Knuckle Sandwich is the collaboration brand between Fieri and Espinosa Cigars. In a press release, Erik Espinosa commented, “Guy […]
United Cigars has announced some major changes to its eponymous flagship line. This includes changing the format from box-pressed to a Parejo (rounded) format. In addition, the blends have been changed highlighted by the incorporation of different ages of Dominican tobaccos. The United line made its debut in a box-pressed format in 2010. While the […]
Casa de Montecristo has announced it will be offering an exclusive size of the popular Oliva Serie V Melanio line in the form of a 5 x 54 Double Robusto. While the core line of the Serie V Melanio line is box-pressed, the Casa de Montecristo Exclusive will be one of the few times […]
United Cigars has announced a new installment to its Firecracker Series. This June will see E.P. Carrillo become the latest company to partner with United Cigars on a Firecracker series with the popular E.P. Carrillo Pledge becoming the latest in this limited edition series. The Firecracker is a 3 1/2 x 50 that features a […]
Artesano del Tobacco’s long-awaited second blend, El Pulpo is scheduled to begin hitting the stores in mid-February. El Pulpo, which means “The Octopus,” is a project of Artesano del Tobacco’s that has been in the works since 2016. “We wanted a blend that fits people’s palate the way an octopus fits in different shapes, spaces […]
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 […]
United Cigars has announced it has moved its physical location and business operations to a much larger facility in located in Hudson, New Hampshire. The new facility will serve as new warehouse and distribution center as well as the company’s corporate offices. In a press release, Oliver Nivaud, Director of Operations for United Cigars, said, […]
