Today an amendment was added to HR 2339, a comprehensive anti-tobacco bill that last week passed a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee. In the amendment to the bill is language that would exempt premium cigars from a ban on internet and catalog sales as well as exemption from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s costly […]
Last week, a new vitola under Habanos S.A.’s brand made its debut in Hong Kong. Pacific Cigar Company and Infifon HK Ltd. exclusive Habanos, S.A distributors presented the new limited edition Romeo y Julieta Maravillas 8, a cigar that commemorates the upcoming Chinese New Year. The Romeo y Julieta Maravillas 8 is a 55 x […]
Oveja Negra Brands has announced that the Black Label Trading Company Last Rites Viaticum, a small batch off-shoot of the Last Rites blend, is now heading to retailers. “Last Rites has always been a special cigar to me. To celebrate our sixth anniversary, I wanted to do a Special Edition of the Last Rites. The […]
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 […]
The Gabriel Alvarez era at Casa Cuevas Cigars came to an end today. Today Casa Cuevas Cigars announced it has accepted the resignation of Director of Sales Gabriel Alvarez. Alvarez posted the following statement on his social media channels. [themify_box ] It is with a heavy heart that I submit my resignation to Casa Cuevas […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
