In 2019, AJ Fernandez would release its first exclusive cigar to the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA). The cigar would introduce a rounded version of the AJ Fernandez New World blend and officially be known as New World Redondo. This past week has come word that the Redondo would now become an ongoing regular production offering […]
Glynn Loope who officially stepped down as executive Director of Cigar Rights of America (CRA) ten days ago has joined the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) as an advisor for state government affairs. It’s part of a restructuring being done to PCA’s Government Affairs where Joshua Habursky has been promoted to Head of Government Affairs. Previously Habursky […]
With 2021 being the Year of the Ox for the Chinese New Year, Plasencia Cigars has a limited edition cigar to commemorate the occasion. Dubbed the Plasencia Year of the Ox, the cigar will be a limited edition cigar that will only be available in the international (non-U.S.) market). The cigars are expected to hit […]
El Artista Cigars has announced a new initiative known as Artista Studio Works (ASW). ASW is described as a collaboration between the El Artista Factory and Dominican Artists from all medium meant to showcase Dominican culture through works of art and inspiration. The initial art work includes humidors and 3-panel wall art for the David […]
THE EPIC TEN, a limited edition cigar that commemorates Epic Cigars’ ten years in business is now heading to retailers. There are a few firsts with the EPIC TEN. It marks the first cigar the company has made in Nicaragua as owner Dean Parsons worked with AJ Fernandez to produce the blend. The EPIC TEN […]
Southern Draw Cigars has announced a new extension to its Firethorn brand known as Firethorn Augusta. It’s a release that will debut as an exclusive to Cigars International on November 11th, coinciding with the release of Veterans Day. Augusta Firethorn features a unique variation of the vitola featuring changes in both the rations and aging […]
After five years, Tabacalera USA CEO Javier Estades is stepping down as Chairman of the Cigar Association of America (CAA). Estades will be succeeded by Swisher International CEO John Miller. Estades was first elected chairman in 2016, and would become the longest-serving chairman in CAA history. “There are some people in life who just get […]
7-20-4 Cigars, the company owned by Kurt Kendall, has teamed up with One13 Cigars, the brand founded by Joe Torres, for an exclusive release that will be available at Club Humidor. The new limited-edition collaboration will be available at Club Humidor’s five stores beginning Friday, November 13th. The cigar itself is a 100% Nicaraguan puro […]
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 […]
JR Cigar has formally announced a new offering it is carrying from Drew Estate known as The NightShade. The cigar takes its name from the plant family Solanaceae, commonly known as nightshades, which include the tobacco plant. NightShade features a Connecticut River Valley Habano wrapper over an Indonesian binder and a combination of Dominican and […]
