This month Viaje will release its second cigar from the Quesada factory – the Viaje Hamaki. Hamaki is the Japanese word for cigar. The project was inspired by Viaje founder Andre Farkas’ travels to Japan. It’s a Dominican puro highlighted by a Negrito wrapper. The cigar is getting released in one size – a 6 […]
Cigar News: Espinosa Red River Valley to be Regional Exclusive to Texas and Oklahoma
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Espinosa Cigars has announced the upcoming release of a regional cigar for the Texas and Oklahoma markets known as “The Red River Valley”. The cigar is being released on October 14th. That date is significant because it is the date of the annual “Red River Showdown” between the University of Texas and Oklahoma University Football teams. […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 6, Number 46 (10/7/17)
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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: Gurkha 10th Anniversary 15 Year Cellar Reserve Slated to Hit Stores This Month
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Gurkha’s signature release for 2017, the Gurkha 10th Anniversary 15 Year Cellar Reserve is now en-route to retailers. The Gurkha 15 Year Cellar Reserve first made its debut in 2007. As the name indicates, it commemorates the Cellar Reserve’s 10th anniversary. The 10th Anniversary 15 Year Cellar Reserve is a toro-sized cigar that features an […]
Cigar News: Camacho Diploma Relaunched
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The Camacho Diploma is back. Camacho has announced it is relaunching the original Camacho Diploma line. While the cigars feature a unique packaging update, the blend returns to being 100% Original Corojo. Plans are for the Camacho Diploma to return as a limited production annual release starting next month. When Camacho was owned by the […]
Cigar News: Alec Bradley 2017 Releases Slated to Hit Retail Shelves
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It’s been nearly two years since Alec Bradley has had a widespread global release. This month fans can look forward to the new Alec Bradley Prensado Lost Art, Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí, and the 2017 edition of the Fine & Rare. All three of these cigars were showcased at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show […]
Cigar News: Cigar Industry Targets Warning Labels and User Fees with Motion for Injunction Against Deeming Rules
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In what might be considered a major development in the cigar industry’s lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the cigar trade associations have motioned the court for a preliminary injunction and partial summary judgment to prevent the FDA from moving forward with portions of the Deeming Regulations. The areas being targeted surround […]
Cigar News: Foundation Cigar Company Moves Distribution of The Upsetters In-House
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Foundation Cigar Company has announced it will now be handling distribution for its Upsetters brand. The Upsetters is Foundation’s infused brand of cigars that features Jamaican tobacco. For the past 15 months, distribution was being handled by Miami Cigar and Company. “Foundation Cigars has distributed The Upsetters brand internationally during the past year and decided […]
Cigar News: Rafael Nodal Gets Expanded Role at Tabacalera USA
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Earlier this year Boutique Blends entered into a strategic alliance with Altadis USA. Under that agreement, Altadis USA would handle the distribution for Boutique Blends. Concurrently, Boutique Blends co-owner Rafael Nodal would also join the Altadis USA team focused on product development, quality, and innovation. Now Nodal’s role will be expanding as Altadis USA’s parent […]
Cigar News: New Sizes of Island Lifestyle Aged Reserve Cigars En Route to Retailers
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At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Island Lifestyle Importers showcased three new sizes of its Island Lifestyle Aged Reserve line now be available for national distribution. These new sizes are now en-route to retailers. When the Island Lifestyle Aged Reserve line made its debut, it was originally released in a Toro (6 x 54). The […]