Padilla Cigar Company has a new line that is inspired by celebrated cigar enthusiast Winston Churchill. This month, Padilla Finest Hour, a three-blend line, will begin to arrive at retailers nationwide. Padilla Finest Hour draws its inspiration from Churchill’s legendary “This was their finest hour” speech that he delivered to the House of Commons on […]
Cigar News: Viaje Super Shot Returns for 2019
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Viaje Cigars has announced that the Viaje Super Shot, a short smoke reminiscent of a shotgun shell, will be making a return in 2019. The name for the Super Shot comes from Farkas’ interest in clay shooting. Farkas was hoping to create a short smoke to have while taking a break in between shooting. […]
Cigar News: IPCPR Hires Lobbyist for Midwest
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The International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) announced that David Jessup will be its new regional lobbyist for the Midwest. Jessup will represent Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Tennessee for IPCPR. In a press release, Greg Zimmerman, IPCPR’s Chair of State Government Affairs commented, “David’s wealth of government affairs experience […]
Cigar News: Royal Agio Cigars and Avanti Ending Distribution Agreement
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Royal Agio Cigars USA and Avanti Cigar Company have announced a joint decision has been made to end their exclusive distribution agreement for the U.S. market. Going forward, Avanti will now take control of its own distribution and sales activities for the U.S. market. The change takes place effective February 1, 2019. In a press […]
Cigar News: Smooth Draws Radio co-Founder Alan Friedman Passes Away
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Alan Friedman, who co-founded the Smooth Draws Radio Show based in Atlanta passed away on January 13th, 2019 after an illness. Friedman co-founded Cigar Guys Radio in 2015. In 2016, the show was rebranded the Smooth Draws Radio Show. During his tenure on the show, Friedman had the nickname “The Cigar Savant.” Friedman’s death comes a little […]
Cigar News: Nestor Miranda Special Selection Returning This Spring
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Miami Cigar & Company will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2019. To commemorate the occasion, the company announced the original line named for its founder Nestor Miranda will be making a return this spring – the Nestor Miranda Special Selection. According to Miami Cigar & Company, the Habano Rosado wrapper blend will be […]
Cigar News: Byron 19th Century Grand Poemas 2013 Vintage Set for Release
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United Cigars has announced the release of the 2013 vintage edition of its Byron 19th Century Grand Poemas. “This is a beautifully blended cigar offering richer notes of cedar and molasses,” said Oliver Nivaud, Director of Sales at United Cigars in a press release. “After resting these cigars for five years, post roll, you can […]
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 312 (1/12/19)
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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 […]
Cigar News: Casa de Montecristo Hallandale Florida Location Set to Open
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Casa de Montecristo’s Hallandale, Florida location will have its official opening on Saturday, January 12th. This store will be the 28th Casa de Montecristo owned or licensed lounge in the country. The new 1,800 square unit facility is located at Village of Atlantic Shores Plaza at 801 N. Federal Highway, the lounge is a key part of […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Brings Back Herrera Esteli Norteño Edicion Limitada Churchill
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Drew Estate has announced the return of the Herrera Esteli Norteño Edicion Limitada Churchill. It’s a cigar that was last released in a limited run back in 2015. The Herrera Esteli Norteño Edicion Limitada Churchill is a 7x 48 box-pressed vitola that features what the company terms a “modified” blend of the original Herrera Esteli Norteño. […]