Gilberto Oliva Sr, the patriarch of the Oliva Cigar family, died earlier today in Miami, Florida. He was 86 years old. Oliva Sr. is best known for founding the massive Oliva Cigar Company Operation with his son Gilberto Jr. Oliva Sr. was the grandson of Melanio Oliva, who had established a growing operation in Cuba. Oliva Sr. started his […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 7, Number 4 (12/16/17)
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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: Davidoff of Geneva USA Promotes Dylan Austin to Vice President of Sales and Marketing
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Today Davidoff of Geneva has announced that Dylan Austin will become the company’s new Vice President of Sales and Marketing in the USA. Austin currently serves and will continue to serve as Vice President of Marketing for several brands in the portfolio, while taking on the responsibility of overseeing the company’s sales organization. Austin has been […]
Cigar News: 29 Members of Congress Send Letter to OMB Director Urging Premium Cigar Exemption
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Last week, 29 members of the United States House of Representatives sent a letter to White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Mick Mulvaney urging him to exempt premium cigars from U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation. All 29 members are GOP Party Members. As for Mulvaney, he has previously co-sponsored legislation […]
Cigar News: Cuellar Connecticut Krēmē to be Branded with Villiger Name
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Villiger has announced that it will be branding its Cuellar Connecticut Krēmē line with the Villiger name. The cigar will now be known as the Villiger Cuellar Connecticut Krēmē. “Villiger Cuellar Connecticut Krēmē is one of our most popular cigar brands. It’s extremely creamy profile, combined with just a hint of spiciness, has made the […]
Cigar News: Villiger Introduces New Packaging for La Libertad
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Villiger’s La Libertad line is getting a new look. This past week, the company has announced La Libertad will receive a new sleeker box – and the Villager name will now be a part of the packaging for the box. “The Villiger La Libertad has a loyal following and has always been highly rated […]
Cigar News: Nick Syris & Jim Robinson to Ship Nick & Jim’s P.B.E.
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Nick Syris and Jim Robinson’s collaboration is getting ready to ship to retailers, but for the time being the first release will have a different name than originally planned. Originally the duo had announced they were releasing Lavida Isla, but shortly after the announcement, some hurdles were encountered in terms of using the name. As […]
Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company to Release Deliverance Nocturne 2017
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This week Black Label Trading Company will ship its annual release of the Deliverance Nocturne 2017. The Deliverance Nocturne made its debut in 2015 as a limited edition extension of the Deliverance line. The blend features a Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper, a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper, and fillers from Pennsylvania and Nicaragua. Deliverance Nocturne is produced at […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 7, Number 3 (12/9/17)
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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: Maya Selva Year of the Dog Limited Release Targeted for Asian Market
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Maya Selva Cigars has a new limited release for Asia. The company’s new 2018 Year of the Dog release not only pays homage to the Chinese New Year, but pays homage to the ancient Mayans, who inhibited Honduras – the country where Maya Selva Cigars are produced. The 2018 Year of the Dog is branded […]