Last year Altadis USA made some noise bringing back its Henry Clay brand to the forefront. For 2016, the company is ready to take the brand to the next level. Debuting this month is an all-new blend under the Henry Clay brand called Henry Clay Stalk Cut will make its debut. The new line is […]
Cigar News: Cigar Media Association Announces Nominees for 2nd Cigar Industry Awards for 2015
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The Cigar Media Association today announced its second annual Cigar Media Association Industry Awards. The organization instituted the Awards last year and it marked the first collaborative effort awards process among various brands of the cigar media. The Cigar Media Association will announce the winners on January 22nd, 2016. For 2015, Warped Cigars led the […]
Cigar News: Arturo Fuente Unnamed Reserve 2015 Arrives at Stores
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Arturo Fuente releases are usually shrouded in mystery, but when it comes to the Unnamed Reserve series, it is even moreso. Over the past week, Fuente authorized retailers are reporting the arrival of the Arturo Fuente Unnamed Reserve 2015. Once again, the release returns in two sizes, a Robusto and a Toro packaged in a […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 5, Number 6 (1/2/16)
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The Cigar Industry Report is a one stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop and Stogie Geeks. It is a combination of our news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. We will also recap what happened on our Stogie Geeks show. Finally, each week we […]
Cigar News: Rocky Patel Gold Series II Heads to Cigar King in Arizona
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Rocky Patel Premium Cigars is teaming up with Scottsdale Arizona retailer Cigar King on a shop exclusive. The retailer has announced a new limited production cigar called Gold Series II by Rocky Patel. This is a cigar that is now available from Cigar King. The Gold Series II features a Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Honduran […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Nicaragua Box Pressed Coming March 2016
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The Davidoff Nicaragua line is expanding come March, 2016. Today Davidoff announced it will add two box-pressed offerings that will be a part of its Davidoff Nicaragua line. The cigars called the Davidoff Nicaragua Box Pressed will be the first box pressed cigar released under the Davidoff name. In a press release announcing the Davidoff […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 5, Number 5 (12/26/15)
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The Cigar Industry Report is a one stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop and Stogie Geeks. It is a combination of our news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. We will also recap what happened on our Stogie Geeks show. Finally, each week we […]
Cigar News: Telenorte Report: Fire at Tabacalera Fernandez Facility
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Telenorte, a media outlet serving the city of Esteli in Nicaragua is reporting there has been a fire at one of Tabacalera Fernandez’s locations in Esteli. The report says that the fire burned down the bodegas at this location, plus six tractors. The location where the fire was reported is at the 155 km mark […]
Cigar News: My Father Garcia & Garcia to be Introduced in 2016
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My Father Cigars will launch a new cigar called Garcia & Garcia. The cigar is meant to pay homage to the father and son team of Don Pepin Garcia and his sone Jaime, who have been the blenders behind the company’s offerings. The cigar is described as the most ultra-premium offering by My Father Cigars […]
Cigar News: La Palina Cigars Installs New Executive Team
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La Palina Cigars has installed a new executive team. This week owner Bill Paley has added a pair of industry veterans, Clay Roberts and Sam Phillips as the part of the formation of this new team. Roberts will become La Palina’s Chief Operating Officer and Co-President. Philips will also take on the title of Co-President. […]