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: C.L.E. Azabache Showcased at 2017 IPCPR Trade Show
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The C.L.E. Azabache, a blend originally introduced at as a part of the 2016 Tobacconists Association of America (TAA) Exclusive Series, is now available as a regular production offering. At this year’s 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, the Azabache was showcased by C.L.E. The Azabache features the same blend and vitolas as what was released for […]
Cigar News: La Gloria Cubana Colección Reserva Launched at 2017 IPCPR
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At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, General Cigar Company showcased a new line under its La Gloria Cubana known as the La Gloria Cubana Colección Reserva. It’s a significant release for La Gloria Cubana as it is a collaboration done with brand founder Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr. This is Perez-Carrillo’s first La Gloria Cubana […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Golden Band Award Winners Announced.
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There wasn’t a black tie gala, but that didn’t stop Davidoff from giving out its 2017 Golden Band Awards. This year, the awards were given out at a private ceremony held at the Davidoff booth at this year’s Trade Show. The awards program is meant to honor the company’s best Appointed Merchants that, according to Davidoff “truly embody […]
Cigar News: Esteban Carreras Launches Mr. Brownstone at 2017 IPCPR Trade Show
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Craig Cunningham’s Esteban Carreras has quietly been becoming popular in many retail humidors. This year, he and his company introduced a Connecticut Broadleaf offering known as “Mr. Brownstone”. In addition to a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, the cigar incorporates Nicaraguan binder and fillers. It is being launched in three sizes, reach in 20 count boxes. Mr. Brownstone is […]
Cigar News: Premium Cigar Exemption and Predicate Date Change Make Final Appropriations Bill
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Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee approved the Agriculture Appropriations Bill, which was drafted by a subcommittee last month. Included in the bill is an exemption for premium cigars from regulation as well as a recommended change of the predicate date from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). That language has now made it […]
Cigar News: Veritas Cigars to Showcase its Fabrica Oveja Negra Lines
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At this week’s IPCPR Trade Show Veritas Cigars is showcasing its Torch Connecticut, Torch Habano, and 412 lines. The company has recently partnered with James Brown and Fabrica Oveja Negra to produce these Nicaraguan-made blends. The Torch Connecticut features an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, Indonesian binder, and Nicaraguan fillers. The cigar is available in four sizes: Robusto (5 x 50), […]
Cigar News: Espinosa Debuts Revamped Murcielago
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One the eve of the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show came word that Espinosa Cigars had been working with AJ Fernandez to refine and repackage the blend of the Espinosa Murcielago. As the Trade Show opened, Espinosa debuted the new packaging for the Espinosa Murcielago. Replacing the red and black bands that have adorned the previous iterations of Murcielago is a […]
Cigar News: 1502 XO Churchill Launches at 2017 IPCPR
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At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Global Premium Cigars, makers of the 1502 brand, officially announced the 1502 XO Churchill – the second vitola of the 1502 XO line. 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 […]
Cigar News: Colibri SV-Cut to Debut at 2017 IPCPR
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At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Colibri will launch the Colibri SV-Cut. It’s an accessory that combines the functionality of Colibri’s V-Cut (V-shaped cutter) with Colibri’s S-Cut (straight cutter). Using the same Colibri V-Cut, the Colibri SV-Cut is able to provide either a smaller or deeper wedge shape. Meanwhile, the Colibri S-Cut is able to place a straight cut […]