The Laguna Champagne Bar located at The Palazzo Hotel and Casino, arguably the most popular after-hours social destination in Las Vegas for IPCPR Convention and Trade Show attendees is no more. The popular 24 hour bar, which allowed smoking, is a casualty as a part of a massive renovation at the casino. When I walked […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 7, Number 17 (3/17/18)
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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: GTO Dominican Cigars to Release Pain Killer MoFo
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GTO Dominican Cigars has announced a new extension to its Pain Killer Maduro line. Today the company announced it is adding Pain Killer MoFo – a new 6 x 70 Gordo, the largest ring size the company has released to date. According to company owner Dr. Oscar Rodriguez, the GTO Pain Killer MoFo is a […]
Cigar News: FDA Plans Additional ANPRMs for Regulation of Premium Cigars and Flavored Tobacco
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Yesterday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rule Making (ANPRM) concerning setting limits on maximum nicotine levels in tobacco products. This was part of a comprehensive plan by FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb announced last July to reduce nicotine levels down to non-addictive levels. As a part of […]
Cigar News: Advance Notice of Proposed Rule Making for Maximum Nicotine Levels Announced by FDA
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Back in July, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb announced plans for a program aimed at reducing nicotine levels in tobacco products. As a part of the program, the question of whether premium cigars should be regulated differently was posed. As a result, the FDA announced it was extending the deadline […]
Cigar News: Kafie 1901 Cigars Announces San Jerónimo Bundle and Upgrades Kafie 1901 Bundle Packaging
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Kafie 1901 Cigars has announced it will be introducing a line of premium bundles under the San Jerónimo brand. Concurrently, the company will also give a packaging upgrade to its current Kafie 1901 premium bundle line. Both the new San Jerónimo bundle and upgraded Kafie 1901 bundle are scheduled to hit retailers April 15. San […]
Cigar News: Villiger Lounge Opens at ABAM Factory
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Villiger Cigars is celebrating its 130th anniversary this year. As a part of commemorating the milestone, the company announced it is opening its first lounge in the Americas. The ABAM Cigar Factory located in Santo Domingo will be the home to this lounge. ABAM is the factory that manufactures all Dominican-made Villiger cigars. This lounge […]
Cigar News: Cubariqueño Cigar Company’s Protocol K9 Becomes Latest Cigar Dojo Collaboration
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Cigar Dojo has announced its latest collaborative project is with Cubariqueño Cigar Company. Today the online social media community announced it is teaming up with Cubariqueño to release the Protocol K9. The cigar will be sold through Famous Smoke Shop and will go on sale Friday, March 23rd. The Protocol K9 project is unique because […]
Cigar News: Viaje Cache Returns for 2018 with Second Size
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The Viaje Cache, a cigar that was released in 2014, is making its first return in nearly four years. Today, Viaje announced the Cache will return later this month. Returning will be the 5 x 52 (Five Fifty Two) Robusto size. A new 6 x 50 (Six Fifty) Toro size will now be added into the […]
Cigar News: 1502 XO Lancero Gets Widespread Release
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1502 Cigars has released a fourth size in its limited edition 1502 XO line, the 1502 XO Lancero. The 1502 XO line was first showcased in 2015. The distinguishing characteristic of this blend is that it incorporates 18-year-old tobacco into the blend. The cigar first hit the market in March 2016 in a box-pressed Toro. Plans […]