The Alec Bradley Post Embargo, a cigar that made its debut at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show has now made its way to retailers. While the cigar is the same composition of what was shown off at the 2015 IPCPR, the packaging is very different. Alec Bradley owner Alan Rubin was quoted by Cigar Insider […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 5, Number 3 (12/12/15)
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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: Caldwell Blind Man’s Bluff Corona to be Shop Exclusive to Burns Tobacconist in Chattanooga, Tennessee
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There is a new line extension coming to Caldwell Cigar Company’s Blind Man’s Bluff line in a Corona Gorda size – and it is slated to become a limited production shop exclusive at Burns Tobacconist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Officially dubbed the Blind Man’s Bluff Corona, the cigar is expected to arrive at Burns the week […]
Cigar News: Villiger North America to Restructure in 2016
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Villiger North America is planning some big changes in 2016. The division of Villiger Cigars focused on the U.S. market is planning on moving to a new headquarters location in Miami, Florida, and naming a new General Manager. As a part of the process, the company has made widespread changes to its sales organization, including […]
Cigar News: Omnibus Spending Bill for 2016 Federal Budget Could Provide FDA Exemption for Premium Cigars
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As Congress is debating what the Federal Budget with the Omnibus Spending Bill, part of the process is to determine what Federal programs will receive funding. With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pushing for regulations of premium cigars, it would require such funding. Word has now surfaced that there is a chance for […]
Cigar News: LUJ OYIN Limited Edition Released
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With 2015 already being a very busy year in the books for LUJ Cigars, the company had one more ace up its sleeves to finish the year. The company has released a limited edition called the LUJ OYIN 2015. The cigar has already begun to make its way to its authorized retailers. While the company […]
Cigar News: Nat Sherman Heritage Humidor Line Released
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Nat Sherman has released a new luxury humidor line called the Nat Sherman Heritage. The line incorporates an early 20th century manufacturing style featuring milk glass lining – a popular humidor lining material from the Prohibition era. The Heritage line was designed by Daniel Marshall. The lid of the humidor contains wooden slots designed to […]
Cigar News: Black Works Studio Announces Availability of First Three Releases
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Last month word came down of a new brand developed by the folks behind Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) called Black Works Studio (BLK WKS). Today the company has announced the availability of its first three releases under this brand – NBK, Killer, and Rorschach. Like the BLTC brand, Black Works Studio will be produced […]
Cigar News: Davidoff to Distribute S.T. Dupont in U.S. Market Beginning in 2016
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Davidoff of Geneva USA will become the exclusive U.S. distributor for S.T. Dupont products. S.T. Dupont is a luxury item company best known for its lighters and cigar accessories, but also makes pens, leather goods, belts, and other accessories. As a result of the agreement, this will end the eight year distribution agreement S.T. Dupont […]
A.J. Fernandez Cigars’ Kris Kachaturian to Retire
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Kris Kachaturan, who served as managing partner for A.J. Fernandez Cigars will retire from the company. The plan will be for Kachaturian to continue in day to day operating for the time being before shifting to an advisory role. Kachaturian’s planned retirement was announced by the company in a press release. Commenting on his retirement, […]