As a part of the brand’s 50th anniversary, today Davidoff has announced the return of the Davidoff Selección 702 Limited Edition 2009. As the name indicates, this is a cigar that was last released back in 2009. The Davidoff Selección 702 Limited Edition 2009 derives its name from the “702” wrapper that covers the cigar. This […]
Cigar News: Scandinavian Tobacco Group Finalizes Thompson Cigar Acquisition
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Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) has announced its acquisition of Thompson Cigar is now completed. It was back on January 31st that STG announced it had entered into an agreement to acquire the U.S. based retail giant. In a press release, STG commented, “The acquired business is a leading online retailer of cigars in the […]
Cigar News: Montecristo Línea 1935 Finally Set to Release
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The Montecristo Línea 1935, Habanos S.A.’s signature release at the XIX Habanos Festival in 2017, is finally set for its worldwide release. Habanos S.A. says the cigars should be arriving at merchants this month. The Montecristo Línea 1935 pays homage to the year 1935 – the year the Montecristo brand was founded.The Línea 1935 is […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 7, Number 19 (3/31/18)
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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: Regius Maduro Heads for Widespread Release
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Regius Cigars has announced the company’s second maduro offering, the Regius Maduro, is heading for a widespread release. This cigar was previously only available in limited quantities to select retailers. According to Regius CEO Akhil Kapacee, the Regius Maduro combines the complexity of the Regius Black Label with an updated blend designed to complement the […]
Cigar News: David P. Ehrlich PLM Series to Launch June 9th at Underground Cigar Shop
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MLB Cigar Ventures will formally launch its second blend under its David P. Ehlrich brand. The David P. Ehlrich PLM Series will make its debut at a June 9th launch event being held at Underground Cigar Shop, located in Fort Worth, Texas. The David P. Ehlrich PLM Series will introduce MLB Cigar Ventures’ first maduro offering. […]
Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Announces Distribution in Germany
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Fratello Cigars is coming to Germany. Today Fratello Cigars owner Omar de Frias announced that Klaus Kleinlagel will handle distribution in Germany. “We are very excited to be partnering with Klaus & Martina Kleinlagel. Their history in the tobacco industry, their family-owned operation and passion for premium cigars was a perfect match for our growing brand,” […]
Cigar News: Elvis Batista Replaces Fabian Barrantes at La Galera Cigars
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Fabian Barrantes has departed IndianHead Cigars, and Elvis Batista is now the company’s Director of Sales. IndianHead Cigars is owned by Jochy Blanco. IndianHead is the company that is best known to those in the premium cigar business that handles Blanco’s La Galera cigar brand. Batista most recently has served as the Key Account Manager […]
Cigar News: Jeremy Jack Cigars Releases JJ14 Lancero
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Jeremy Jack Cigars has announced it has added a new lancero line extension to its JJ14 line. The new lancero becomes the fourth size in the JJ14. The JJ14 features an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over Aganorsa-grown Nicaraguan binder and filler. The JJ14 Lancero measures 7 1/2 x 40 and is available in 20-count boxes. […]
Cigar News: Health Groups File Lawsuit Against FDA Over Delays in Regulations
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Seven health groups are not happy that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has delayed the pre-market approval process on e-cigarettes and other tobacco products, including cigars. They have now gone to court in hopes of expediting the process again. Today a lawsuit was filed jointly by the American Academy of Pediatrics and its Maryland […]