At this 2018 IPCPR Trade Show slated to open on July 14, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Gran Habano Cigars will introduce a new Connecticut wrapped cigar known as Blue in Green. In a press release announcing the production offerings, Gran Habano describes Blue in Green as “selected from the best vintage tobaccos, this […]
Cigar News: Nat Sherman to Undergo Major Portfolio Realignment
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At the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, Nat Sherman will launch a major portfolio overhaul and new branding strategy. This will restructure the premium cigar and cigarillo lines in the Nat Sherman portfolio into three brands. It’s also the first major announcement from Nat Sherman since the brand was acquired by Altria last year. Under the […]
Cigar News: Burn by Rocky Patel Oklahoma City Lounge Opens
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BURN by Rocky Patel, the luxury cigar lounge brand owned by Rocky Patel of Rocky Patel Premium Cigars has announced the opening of its Oklahoma City lounge. The new Oklahoma City location becomes the third branded BURN by Rocky Patel luxury cigar lounges. Plans are for the lounge to have its official grand […]
Cigar News: Debonaire House and Drew Estate to End Distribution Agreement at End of 2018
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Today Debonaire House and Drew Estate announced that effectively January 1st, 2019, Debonaire House will take over sales, distribution, and marketing of its products from Drew Estate. Debonaire House will begin leveraging the United Parcel Service’s (UP) Cigars Direct program. This will allow them to ship to local retailers directly from its own distribution system […]
Cigar News: Alec Bradley Blind Faith to Launch at 2018 IPCPR
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The name Alec Bradley is derived from the first names of company owner Alan Rubin’s sons, Alec and Bradley. Now at this year’s IPCPR Trade Show, Alec Bradley will showcase a cigar that was created by Rubin’s sons called Blind Faith. Both brothers have been involved with working for Alec Bradley Cigars in various capacities, […]
Cigar News: Nicaraguan Government and Opposition Groups Take First Steps to End Violence
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First steps toward ending the violence in Nicaragua occurred late Friday night. Yesterday, a “National Dialogue” between the government and opposition groups mediated by the Bishops of the Catholic Church in Nicaragua occurred. Late Friday night it was announced that both groups agreed to end the violence, and the government agreed to allow an International […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 7, Number 30 Edition (6/16/18)
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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: Gran Habano Gran Reserva #5 2012 Launching at 2018 IPCPR
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At the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, Gran Habano Cigars will launch its fifth installment of its Gran Reserva series, the Gran Habano Gran Reserva #5 2012. The Gran Habano Gran Reserva line is Gran Habano’s line that incorporates well-aged vintage tobaccos. There have been four previous installments: Gran Habano Gran Reserva #3 2008 Gran Habano […]
Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Names Shannon Strang Director of Operations
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Fratello Cigars has named Shannon Strang its first Director of Operations. Strang is a Pittsburgh native who will have primary responsibilities including streamlining Fratello Cigars’ logistics, strengthening relationships with both customers and suppliers, financial management and business development. “I am beyond excited that Shannon accepted this position. Together, we plan to bring our customer […]
Cigar News: Gran Habano Coleccion De Elegancia Corojo No. 5 Maduro to be Showcased at IPCPR 2018
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Two years ago, Gran Habano introduced a 50 cigar sampler of it Corojo No. 5 blend known as Coleccion De Elegancia based on its Corojo No. 5 blend. Now Gran Habano will introduce a sampler based on its Corojo No. 5 Maduro blend appropriately called the Coleccion De Elegancia Corojo No. 5 Maduro. Plans are for the […]