Crowned Heads has announced a new limited edition cigar for the Hawaiian market known as the HGK-76. It is a cigar that pays tribute to Hawaiian celebrity chef Grant Kawasaki. It will be sold through R. Field Wine Co. in Hawaii beginning on December 2. Kawasaki passed away on July 25th at the age of […]
The Craig Williamson era at the Cigar Association of America (CAA) is coming to a close. Today the CAA announced that David Ozgo will become its new President effective December 6th, 2021. Ozgo comes to the CAA from the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) where he served as the Senior Vice President. […]
Congressman Dan Meuser has announced the formation of the Congressional Cigar Caucus as a Congressional Member Organization for the 117th Congress. The goal of the Congressional Cigar Caucus is to serve as an informal group of members dedicated to preserving the artisan craft of the cigar industry while educating members on how the cigar industry […]
ACE Prime co-founder Luciano Meirelles has announced a new partnership with wine producer Mas Igneus. The partnership will include the release of The Dreamer wine along with three new sizes of Luciano The Dreamer. The idea of these projects was to deliver a wine that could complement the flavors of Luciano The Dreamer. These projects […]
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 […]
President Joe Biden has announced he has nominated Dr. Robert Califf to return as U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner. Califf served as Deputy Commissioner of the FDA’s Office of Medical Products and Tobacco from January 2015 through February 2016. He was nominated by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the U.S. Senate to […]
Stallone Cigars has released a new limited edition cigar known as the Clydesdale. It’s a Nicaraguan puro highlighted by a Nicaragua-grown Broadleaf wrapper and is a 6 1/2 x 60 Gordo with a shaggy foot. The Stallone Clydesdale keeps to the brand’s horse theme. Owner Tony Barrios has an affinity for horses and in his […]
Viaje has released its latest Thanksgiving-themed cigar, the Viaje Mrs. Hatchet. Concurrently, the company is also once again releasing the Viaje Zombie Farmer Bill Hatchet. Both cigars are limited production, small-batch seasonal releases. Mrs. Hatchet is the “wife” of Farmer Bill Hatchet, a character featured in the Thanksgiving Series. Viaje has said the blend consists […]
On the November 11, 2021 edition of Drew Estate’s Freestyle Live: Special Edition broadcast, Drew Estate unveiled its latest mystery cigar to be a new installment under the FSG line known as 20 Acre Farm. The 20 Acre Farm gets its name from the 20-acre plot of land in Clermont, Florida where Jeff Borysiewicz grows […]
The Cigar Culture has announced its second release called Hawk. It’s a collaboration being done with Blackbird Cigar Company and is scheduled to hit the stores beginning November 15th. The Cigar Culture, is spearheaded by Adrian Acosta and is dedicated to bringing consumers the best education and information about the tobacco and cigar industry. Hawk […]
