H.R. 2339, a comprehensive anti-tobacco bill that includes the banning of internet sales and flavored, tobacco has passed a House Subcommittee. The bill was introduced by Rep. Frank Pallone [D-New Jersey], and while it is aimed at e-cigarettes and vapes, it does also include premium cigars. The bill also calls for setting a minimum age […]
Cigar News: Alec Bradley Fine & Rare HOF / 506 Arrives at Stores
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The Alec Bradley Fine & Rare HOF / 506, the 2019 installment of the Fine & Rare series has arrived at retailers. The Fine & Rare HOF / 506 is a special cigar to the Rubin family as it pays homage to David Rubin, the father of Alec Bradley owner Alan Rubin who passed away […]
Cigar News: Miami Cigar & Company to Begin Shipping Don Lino Africa November 18th
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Miami Cigar and Company has announced it will begin shipping its Don Lino Africa line the week of November 18th. Earlier this year, Miami Cigar had announced the return of this brand into its portfolio – this time being done in conjunction with AJ Fernandez. “After much anticipation, we’re excited to say that Africa will […]
Cigar News: JSK Tyrannical Buc Habano Announced as Limited Store Exclusive
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Jas Sum Kral (JSL) Cigars has announced a third blend under its Tyrannical Buc line. This one will feature an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper and join the Broadleaf and Connecticut Shade offerings. The new Tyrannical Buc Habano will be an exclusive offering to Ezra Zion Cigar Company’s two Texas-based retail stores as well as its Cigar […]
Cigar News: Karl Malone Named Keynote Speaker for TPE 2020
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The Tobacco Media Group (TMG) has announced that 14-time NBA All-Star Karl Malone will be the Keynote Speaker for the Tobacco Plus Expo 2020 (TPE 2020). Malone is best known for his Hall of Fame career with the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers and is the NBA’s second all-time leading scorer. He also is […]
Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua Adds Joya Copper Shop Exclusive
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Joya de Nicaragua has announced a fifth installment under its Joya brand. The Joya Copper will be an exclusive offering to Cigars International This release joins the Joya Cabinet, Joya Red, Joya Black, and Joya Silver offerings. “Joya Copper is the result of what a strong partnership is all about, in this project we […]
Cigar News: Lost & Found Announces Four Releases for This Month
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Lost & Found the brand created by Robert Caldwell and Tony Bellatto has announced four new releases for this month. Lost & Found made its debut in 2014 under the name Impromptu Cigars. The idea behind the project was to seek out cigars that have been aging in factories and bring them back to […]
Cigar News: Smoker Friendly Acquires Smoker’s Outlet Retail Chain
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The Cigarette Store Company, owner of the Smoker Friendly retail operation, has announced it has acquired Smoker’s Outlet, a 33 store chain that does business in Missouri. Under the terms of the acquisition, Smoker Friendly will take over all of the Smoker’s Outlet cigarette, tobacco, and liquor store operations immediately. Smoker Friendly operates 102 […]
Cigar News: Fratello Navetta and Navetta Inverso Churchill Announced as Store Exclusive
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Fratello Cigars has announced it will release a Churchill size of the Fratello Navetta and Navetta Inverso Churchill as an exclusive cigar to Virginia-based retailer Tobaccology as a store exclusive. Both cigars will be a 7 x 50 size and will be packed together in a split box featuring both blends side by side. According […]
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 354 (11/9/19)
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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 […]