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: Hawaii Becomes First State to Raise Smoking Age to 21
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Hawaii has become the first state in the United States to raise the smoking age to 21. Governor David Ige has signed bill SB 1030 which pretty much bans smoking under the age of 21. The new law goes into effect on January 1st, 2016. Under the new law, it will the minimum age for sale, […]
Cigar News: Therapy by Nomad Cigar Company to Launch at 2015 IPCPR Trade Show
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At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Nomad Cigar Company will unveil a new line of cigars called “Therapy”. The line will feature three distinct premium long-filler blends available in two sizes produced at Tabacalera Fernandez (A.J. Fernandez Factory) in Esteli, Nicaragua. The three blends of Therapy include Connecticut, Habano, and Maduro. It will be offered in two […]
Cigar News: Oettinger Davidoff AG Reports Record Revenue and Production; Has Cautiously Optimistic Outlook for Current Year
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Oettinger Davidoff AG, the parent company for Davidoff Cigars and its associated brands announced it set new records for both revenue and production in 2014, however the company is giving a cautiously optimistic outlook for 2015. The Numbers In terms of revenue, the company announced it had a 1.7% increase in 2014 to 1.34 […]
Cigar News: Dunhill Heritage to Launch at 2015 IPCPR Trade Show
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Dunhill Cigars will debut its latest cigar at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show. With the new Dunhill Heritage, it will be different than any other Dunhill – namely it will be produced in Honduras. The Heritage features an Ecuadorian Habano ligero wrapper, and a Jalapa binder. The filler is a mix of tobaccos from Nicaragua and Honduras […]
Cigar News: Imperial Tobacco Group Acquires New York’s Cigar Inn
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Cigar Inn, which in recently years has become one of the top cigar retail and lounge destinations in New York City has been sold to a subsidiary of Imperial Tobacco Group PLC. The announcement was made via an email communication and on social media. The sale includes Cigar Inn’s two retail and lounge shops located […]
Cigar News: Flor de Selva Toro Connecticut and Maduro to Launch at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show
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Maya Selva Cigars has announced the details around the Toro line extensions planned for the Flor de Selva Connecticut and Maduro lines. The new sizes will be a 6 x 52 vitola. The new line extensions will feature the company’s new packaging design. Plans are for Maya Selva Cigars to officially launch at the 2015 […]
Cigar News: La Aroma de Cuba Noblesse Returns and Expands for 2015
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La Aroma de Cuba Noblesse, the limited edition premium offering that Ashton Cigars introduced in 2014 is making a return. Plans are for the La Aroma de Cuba to return for another limited production run. As a part of the return, a Robusto sized offering will be added to the Toro size that was introduced […]
Cigar News: Indian Motorcycle Ultra Premium Cigars Nears Release
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When Phil Zanghi announced he was reacquiring the Indian Tabac trademark, he had plans other than re-launching the Indian Tabac line under Debonaire Cigars. Instead, he has opted to create a whole new brand of ultra-premium cigars known as Indian Motorcycle Ultra Premium Cigars. With the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show approaching, Zanghi has recently showcased […]
Cigar News: Smoke Inn to Re-Release Tatuaje Anarchy
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The cigar that started it all for the Smoke Inn MicroBlend series is making a return. Today, the South Florida retailer announced the return of the Tatuaje Anarchy. The cigar was originally released in late 2010 as a part of Smoke Inn’s 15th anniversary. The cigar will once again be made at the My Father […]