A special edition of Oscar Valladares Ciserón Edition is coming to Tailored Smoke in Charlotte, North Carolina – and it pays homage to Tailored Smoke owner Preston Gray. The release was unveiled at Tailored Smoke’s 5-year anniversary in Charlotte on May 1, 2021. The regular Oscar Valladares Ciserón Edition features a set of collectible art […]
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 […]
Cigar Rights of America (CRA) has issued the first statement on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s proposed ban on flavored cigars. CRA issued the following statement: It is unclear at this time if the intended ban will apply only to mass-market flavored cigars. FDA intends to address this issue in the preamble to […]
Kretek International, Inc. has announced the departure of long-time Chief Sales Officer Patrick Hurd after two decades with the company. Hurd’s exit from the company is expected as of May 31, 2021. Patrick Hurd originally joined Kretek in November 2000, while launching its Canadian subsidiary, Kretek Canada. In June 2011, he moved to the United […]
On day five of Drew Estate’s #DEBonanzaTakeover for 2021, Drew Estate has announced the return of the Undercrown Dojo Dogma Maduro and Undercrown Dojo Dogma Sun Grown for 2021. These are two Undercrown line extensions done in collaboration with Cigar Dojo. The Undercrown Dogma Maduro was first released in 2014 as a small batch limited […]
Jas Sum Kral (JSK) Cigars has announced a 5 x 50 Robusto sized of its F*ck the FDA blend. A limited release of 500 ten-count bundles will be released exclusively to Oklahoma and Louisiana retailer Omertà Cigar Company and its online arm Puro Cigar House. The cigars are expected to arrive in May. The F*ck […]
At the 2021 Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE), Fratello Cigars will unveil a new fresh pack sampler containing five 6 x 50 cigars from its Dominican manufactured offerings out of the La Aurora factory. The fresh pack will contain the Fratello Oro, Fratello Texan, and the three Fratello Camo offerings. The New Fresh Pack will have […]
At the Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) 2021 in Las Vegas Nevada, Altadis U.S.A. will launch a new Connecticut Shade offering to its H. Upmann brand with the H. Upmann 1844 Classic. The H. Upmann 1844 Classic is described as a “next-level” shade medium-bodied cigar. It consists of an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over a blend […]
On day four of Drew Estate’s #DEBonanzaTakeover for 2021, Drew Estate announced the return of two limited edition lanceros under the Herrera Estelí line, the Herrera Estelí Habano Lancero, and the Herrera Esteli Connecticut Broadleaf Lancero. Both Lanceros come in a classic 7 x 38 format. The Herrera Esteli Habano Lancero made its debut in […]
With the COVID-19 pandemic still going on, there had been a question on whether smoking on the floor at the 2021 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show would be allowed. That question has been put to rest as today the PCA announced a plan has been approved to allow smoking on the Trade Show […]
