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: DC Tweetup to Feature Exclusive Products from Asylum and EH Called “Don’t Shoot the Ogre Bundle”
Last week we reported on five event offerings that would be offered at the 2014 DC Tweet-Up. Two of the offerings are cigars that are being provided by Fabricas Unidas. Cigar Coop has now learned additional details around these offerings. The new robusto sized Asylum 13 Ogre offering will be packaged with a new size […]
Cigar News: Room 101 Master Collection Two Nears Shipping
Image credit: Room 101 Facebook page Room 101 Cigars is getting ready to release the second blend in its Room 101 Master Collection, the Room 101 Master Collection Two. According to a Facebook post by Room 101, the Master Collection Two is expected to ship “next week”. Last February, when we broke news of the […]
Cigar News: Cigar Federation to Release “The Collective” Cigar (Exclusive)
Cigar Federation – The Collective Cigar Federation, the online social media community will be launching their first cigar. The cigar will be called “The Collective”. Cigar Coop has obtained a first photo of this upcoming release. Cigar Coop has also learned that the plans are for the Cigar Federation “The Collective” to be launched in […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Officially Opens “DE2” Leaf Processing Facility
Drew Estate Tobacco Company officially opened their new leaf processing facility – called “DE2”. The facility is located in Esteli, Nicaragua directly across the street from the La Gran Fabrica facility. The opening was commemorated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on January 17th, 2014. Special guests for the ceremony included Francisco “Pancho” Valenzuela Blandon and […]
Cigar News: Oliva Adds Double Toro and DeSocio to Oliva Serie V Melanio Line (Cigar Preview)
Oliva Cigar Company has recently added two vitolas to its Oliva Serie V Melanio line. The first is a 6 x 60 Double Toro and the second will be a toro-sized 6 1/2 x 54 DeSocio. This will increase the vitolas available in the line. This brings the total frontmarks in the line to eight. […]
Cigar News: Nat Sherman Promotes Michael Herklots; Expands Corporate Leadership Team
Nat Sherman has announced an expansion to its corporate leadership team. This involves the promotion of two executives and the appointment of a third industry professional. Michael Herklots was promoted to Vice President, Retail & Brand Development. Brendon B. Scott was promoted to Vice President, Chief FInancial Officer, and Matt Spillane has been hired as […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 3, Number 9 (1/25/14)
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: Rocky Patel Edge B52 Added to Maduro and Corojo lines (Cigar Preview)
Rocky Patel Premium Cigars has recently launched a line extension to its Edge Maduro and Edge Corojo lines. The B52 will add a 4 1/2 x 60 vitola to both of these lines. Retailers are now reporting the arrival of this new line extension. The B52 becomes the eighth frontmark in each of these lines. The B52 […]
Cigar News: Kings Cigars Planning King of Kings Broadleaf Limited Edition and Kings Releases (Cigar Preview)
Kings Cigars, the company that made its debut 2013 is planning to launch the fourth and fifth blends. The company has recently posted some information about the King of Kings Broadleaf Limited Edition and an eponymous line called Kings. The King of Kings Broadleaf Limited Edition has been talked about for sometime. This cigar uses […]