Mike Bellody’s MLB Cigar Ventures has its fourth line, and third line under its Imperia brand to market. The company has recently started rolling out its new Imperia Aventador line. Like the other Imperia cigars in the MLB Cigar Ventures portfolio, the Imperia Aventador is made at the Quesada Cigars factory in the Dominican Republic. […]
Cigar Review: Alpha Absinthe Infused Claro Robusto
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In 2016, Alpha Cigar Company launched a unique line of cigars known as Alpha Absinthe Infused. As the name indicates, this line is infused with a spirit known as absinthe. Absinthe is a highly alcoholic beverage that is distilled with herbs and botanicals. The name “absinthe” comes from Artemisia absinthium, the scientific name for its […]
Cigar News: Viaje Zombie Super Shot 2017 to be Released
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Viaje has announced that it will be shipping the 2017 edition its Zombie Super Shot this month. The Zombie Super Shot made its debut in 2013. The line combines elements from two different Viaje lines. The blend itself is based off the Viaje Zombie blend, but the cigar is released in the 10 gauge size (3 1/4 […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 6, Number 21 (4/15/17)
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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 […]
Cigar News: Regius Cigars to be Distributed by Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co
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Last month it was announced that Regius Cigars and Quesada Cigars were ending their collaborative partnership at the end of April. Since 2012, Quesada had been handling distribution for Regius in the U.S. market. Yesterday, Regius Cigars announced it has a new distributor in Oscar Valladares & Co. Regius Cigars has said production for the company’s […]
Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company Brings Back Last Rites Box Press Robusto as Hawaii Shop Exclusive
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Black Label Trading Company has announced it is bringing back the Last Rites Box Pressed Robusto. The cigar will be a shop exclusive to R. Field Wine Co. in Honolulu, Hawaii. “I’m very excited to see the return of the Last Rites Box Press Robusto. R. Field Wine Co. does a great job promoting boutique cigars […]
Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company Bishops Blend Vintage 2017 Heads to Market
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Bishops Blend, a small batch release from Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) that made its debut last year is returning. Today BLTC announced it is shipping the Bishops Blend Vintage 2017 to select retailers. “It’s great to get Bishops Blend back in the market. This is a very special cigar. It is a representation of […]
Cigar News: Veritas Cigars Names Chris Weber Chairman & CEO; Will Shift Nicaraguan Production to Fabrica Oveja Negra
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Veritas Cigars has announced that Chris Weber will be its new Chairman and Chief Operating Officer. Concurrent with this announcement, the company has announced it is shifting production of its Nicaraguan cigars to Fabrica Oveja Negra. “Like anything worth doing, this has been a labor of love for all those who have brought the brand to […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 6, Number 20 (4/8/17)
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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 […]
Cigar News: Shipping Container with Arturo Fuente Cigars Stolen
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It’s a story that might be of the most bizarre stories in recent time in the cigar industry. On April 3rd, a 40 foot ocean container en route to Arturo Fuente Cigars’ warehouse in Tampa, Florida was stolen. According to Arturo Fuente President Carlos Fuente Jr, the container had “hundreds of thousands of cigars” that were stolen. The shipping container […]