1907 by Dunhill Robusto Back in February, we noted that Dunhill Cigars was releasing a new line called the 1907 by Dunhill. General Cigar Company, who distributes Dunhill announced that the 1907 by Dunhill will hit retailer shelves in May, 2014 and provided some additional context around the release. The 1907 by Dunhill marks the […]
Cigar News: Cigar Rights of America Issues Statement on FDA’s Deeming Document on Regulation of Premium Cigars
Cigar Rights of America (CRA) became the third major tobacco-based organization to issue a response to proposed regulations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration outlined in the recently released Deeming Document. Below is the text of a press release issued by the organization: On Thursday, April 24, 2014 the future of the premium cigar […]
Cigar News: Guillermo León Signature Ambassador To Become a Draper’s 127th Anniversary Cigar (2014 Preview)
Washington DC area retailer, W. Curtis Draper has announced a second cigar is being added to their 127th Anniversary series. The Guillermo Leon Signature Ambassador, a limited production “bowling pin” shaped perfecto will be released to Draper’s. The Ambassador has been floating around in a limited capacity in the U.S. and Europe for over a year […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 3, Number 22 (4/26/14)
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 will […]
Cigar News: Atladis U.S.A. Adds 7 x 70 Colossal to Casa de Garcia Connecticut and Casa de Garcia Nicaragua (Cigar Preview)
Atladis U.S. will add a 7 x 70 line extension to its Casa de Garcia line. Both the Casa de Garcia Connecticut and Casa de Garcia Nicaragua will each receive the new 7 x 70 frontmark known as “Colassal”. Casa de Garcia is a brand in the Altadis U.S.A. portfolio that is geared for value-priced […]
Cigar News: La Sirena Cigars Acquires Old School Cigars
La Sirena Cigars has acquired Old School Cigars. Information on this announcement was first made by Cigar Aficionado, and then in a follow-up press-release by La Sirena Cigars. La Sirena Cigars is run by Arielle Ditkowich. The brand was founded in 2009 and was originally a part of the Miami Cigar and Company portfolio. Last year […]
Cigar News: IPCPR Responds to FDA Deeming Document
The International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association has responded to proposed regulations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration outlined in the recently released Deeming Document. The proposed regulations have been published and will be available for a period of 75 days of public comment ending on July 10, 2014. Of importance to the […]
Cigar News: The Griffin’s Classic Line Adds Gran Robusto Size (Cigar Preview)
The Grffin’s will be adding a new line extension to its Classic line. The Griffin’s Classic Gran Robusto is expected to arrive at retailers next month (May, 2014). The Griffin’s Classic is a core line of the brand – which is a part of the Davidoff family. The brand has its origins back in 1984, […]
Cigar News: Cigar Association of America to Continue to Work Closely with FDA in Light of Pending Regulations
Following the announcement of the Deeming Rule by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) around tobacco product regulations, the Cigar Asssociation of (CAA) has issued a press release. In the press release the CAA said it was distributors, and other suppliers, said today that it was “prepared to continue working closely with the Food […]
Cigar News: FDA To Ask for Public Comment on Premium Cigar Exemption from Regulation
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) has issued its deeming rule. Deeming Rule for regulation of other tobacco products including e-cigarettes, pipe tobacco, and premium cigars. This regulation proposes sweeping changes that will have a significant impact on the cigar industry. As a part of the proposals, the FDA is seeking public comment – […]