Two cigar conglomerates are teaming up for a special limited edition project. Today, Plasencia Cigars announced it created an exclusive cigar for Davidoff of Geneva Since 1911’s U.S. Flagship Stores appropriately called Plasencia Cigars for Davidoff of Geneva Since 1911. The release is expected to start hitting the stores on May 2, 2019. The […]
This month, General Cigar will introduce new line extensions to Punch Diablo, the line done in collaboration with AJ Fernandez. The first is the 4 1/2 x 60 Stump. It’s a figurado that resembles a bowling pin shape similar to what was released in the Punch Champion line. The second is a beefy 6 1/2 […]
Alan Rubin, best known as the founder of Alec Bradley Cigar Company has announced he has acquired Lars Tetens Brands. As a part of the acquisition, a separate company is being formed between Rubin and Lars Tetens. In addition, a strategic partnership between Alec Bradley and the new company where Alec Bradley will now handle distribution […]
Black Works Studio has announced the return of the S&R, the company’s second release. S&R returns with the same sized Lancero and Corona Gorda releases as the 2018, but with one additional twist – literally. For 2019, a limited edition culebra will also be offered to select retailers. The small batch release of S&R is […]
La Aurora has announced the fourth installment of its Time Capsule Series, the La Aurora 1985 Maduro, is now available in widespread distribution. The La Aurora Time Capsule Series is a value priced line that pays homage to the history of La Aurora. In 2016, La Aurora 1962 Corojo and 1987 Connecticut became the first two installments. […]
Pure Aroma Cigars, best known as the makers of the D’Crossier brand of cigars, is set to resurrect an old Cuban brand. This month the company will bring back the Lords of England line. This was a Cuban brand that was introduced to the U.S. market in 1905. Lords of England was a cigar line […]
Late in March HR 1854, the bill to exempt premium cigars from U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation was introduced to the House of Representatives for the 116th Congress. While in previous years it has been consistent, this time around there is one notable change of the bill’s text – flavored cigars are not […]
La Aurora Cigars is a company that loves to commemorate a milestone. The company owns the oldest cigar factory in the Dominican Republic. In 2010, the company celebrated its 107th anniversary of the factory’s operation by releasing a line called the La Aurora 107. This year, the company will begin a worldwide distribution of a […]
This past weekend, the Governors of Washington and Illinois signed bills into laws raising the tobacco purchase age to 21. Washington and Illinois become the ninth and tenth states respectively to raise the age. The movement to raise the tobacco purchase age to 21 has been spearheaded by the State Attorney General Bob Ferguson over […]
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 […]
