At the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, General Cigar Company launched a new limited edition offering under its Hoyo de Monterrey brand known as the Hoyo de Monterrey El Torcedor. Over the past few years, the Hoyo de Monterrey brand has been one of the more active ones in the General Cigar portfolio. However, most of […]
Cigar News: Gran Habano Persian King La Contra Showcased at 2019 IPCPR
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Just prior to the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, Gran Habano released an extension to its Persian King line known as the Persian King La Contra. La Contra is described as a fuller version of the original Persian King. The Persian King La Contra is a Nicaraguan puro available in a natural or maduro wrapper. Like […]
Cigar News: Caldwell Cigar Company Showcases Blind Man’s Bluff Maduro at 2019 IPCPR
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Prior to the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, Caldwell Cigar Company released a third blend under its Blind Man’s Bluff line, the Blind Man’s Bluff Maduro. The cigar was showcased as a featured blend at the Caldwell Cigar Company booth at this year’s trade show. The Blind Man’s Bluff Maduro features a maduro wrapper from Pennsylvania […]
Cigar News: Cigar Companies and Trade Organizations Issue Comments to FDA on Substantial Equivalence
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Earlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published draft guidance on the Substantial Equivalence process. As a part of issuing such guidance, there must be a public comment period. The comment period came to a close on July 17th (following a 30-day extension granted by the FDA). This saw many cigar companies […]
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 338 (7/20/19)
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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. […]
Cigar News: De Los Reyes Cigars Introduces Saga Solaz at 2019 IPCPR
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At the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, De Los Reyes introduced a new offering under its Saga brand, the Saga Solaz. The name Solaz is a Spanish name that refers to the comfort and pleasure after work. In the case of the Saga Solaz, it is a smooth, mild to medium cigar designed to be enjoyed […]
Cigar News: A.C.E. Prime Launches A Cuban Experience Line
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At the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, a company called ACE Prime made its official debut. While their collaboration M.X.S. with NBA stars Dominique Wilkens and Tiago Splitter got considerable attention, there were several other lines the company launched. One of them was a three blend line known as “A Cuban Experience.” “A Cuban Experience” is […]
Cigar News: Ohio Becomes the 18th State to Raise Tobacco Purchase Age to 21
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has a signed a budget bill into law that includes a provision to raise the tobacco purchase age to 21. This makes Ohio the 18th State in the U.S. to raise its tobacco purchase age to 21. Ohio now will become one of 36% (over 1/3) of the U.S. States with […]
Cigar News: José Blanco Departs E.P. Carrillo
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José Blanco, E.P. Carrillo’s Senior Vice President, is leaving the company. Cigar Aficionado first reported the story and the news was confirmed to Cigar Coop in a phone conversation with Blanco. The parting was described as an amicable one. Blanco’s departure becomes officially effective August 31st. During his time at E.P. Carrillo Blanco spent many […]
Cigar News: Cattle Baron Maduro Launched at 2019 IPCPR
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The long awaited Cattle Baron Maduro made its debut at the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show. The Cattle Baron Maduro is produced at the De Los Reyes Factory in the Dominican Republic. The blend is highlighted by a San Andres Maduro wrapper. The remainder of the blend is pretty much the same as the base Cattle […]