Tabacalera USA has named Steve Lochan its new General Manager for its Casa de Montecristo retail premium cigar stores. Lohan succeeds Rob Maneson, who was named CEO of Tabacalera USA’s JR Cigar division back in March. In his new role, Lochan will report directly to Javier Estades, head of Tabacalera USA. “Steve, along with the Casa de […]
Cigar News: Patina Connecticut and Patina Habano Head to U.S. Shops
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Patina Cigars, the brand that is a partnership between Mombacho Cigars and Mo Maali has shipped its first two cigars, the Patina Connecticut and the Patina Habano. Maali and Mombacho announced Patina Cigars last year. A soft launch was held at Casa de Montecristo Chicago. Since then Maali has also joined Mombacho Cigars as that […]
Cigar News: H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Released
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A.J. Fernandez has once again teamed up with Tabacalera USA. Recently, Tabacalera USA has been rolling out the new H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez – the fourth collaboration the company has done with Master Blender AJ Fernandez. The cigar will be available to Altadis U.S.A. retailers. The new cigar is described as a reimagining of […]
Cigar News: FDA Releases Revised Compliance Deadline Schedule
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Last week came word that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will extend and defer enforcement of all future compliance deadlines under the Rule for cigar and pipe tobacco products for three months (90 days). Yesterday, the FDA published a guidance document containing the revised compliance dates. The new timetable applies to compliance deadlines […]
Cigar News: Dr. Scott Gottlieb Confirmed as FDA Commissioner
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a new Commissioner in Dr. Scott Gottlieb. Today Gottlieb was confirmed by the United States Senate in a vote of 57 -42. Gottlieb, a physician and former Deputy Commissioner at the FDA was nominated by President Donald Trump back in March. Late last month, he was approved […]
Cigar News: Crowned Heads The Angel’s Anvil 2017 Released
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For the fourth year in a row, Crowned Heads has delivered an exclusive cigar to the Tobacconists Association of America (TAA). This past week, retailers have received The Angel’s Anvil 2017 – Crowned Heads’ installment into the 2017 TAA Exclusive Series. Like the previous three installments, The Angel’s Anvil 2017 is made at Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr’s […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 6, Number 24 (5/6/17)
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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 our news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. Finally, each week we will look back at Cigar Coop history. Look for this report every Saturday morning at […]
Cigar News: Asylum 13 Box Pressed 70 x 7 to be a Part of 2017 TAA Exclusive Series
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Asylum Cigars has been known for making cigars ranging from 4 x 44 petite coronas and 7 x 38 Lanceros to 7 x 70 and 8 x 80 cigars, but one thing they did not have is a box pressed cigar – until now. This week, the company has shipped its Asylum 13 Box Pressed 70 x […]
Cigar News: Gurkha Acquires American Caribbean Cigars Factory
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Gurkha Cigars finally has a factory of its own. Today the company announced it has acquired the American Caribbean Cigars factory out of Estelí, Nicaragua. It’s a factory Gurkha has been working with for the past five years. “Our company has seen rapid growth despite its boutique approach,” said Kaizad Hansotia, CEO of Gurkha Cigars in a press release. “Owning […]
Cigar News: Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Limited Edition 2017 Coming This Month
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This year, My Father Cigars reaches back into the past and is re-releasing one of their all-time classic cigars. The Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Limited Edition makes a return – bringing back the original blend from 2011. The cigars are slated to hit retailers this month. The Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Limited Edition 2017 features a […]