George Rico, owner of Gran Habano Cigars was a guest on the 5/4/13 edition of Kiss My Ash Radio and announced a new line of cigars bearing his name called the George Rico STK Miami line. The cigars will be launched later this year. The George Rico STK Miami line of cigars will be made […]
Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2, Number 16 (5/4/13)
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The Cigar Week Wrap is a one stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of our news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. We will throw in a few bonus items from time to time as well. Our intent is to […]
News: Ortega Serie D Maduro Lancero to Ship
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Ortega Asrie D Maduro Lancero Ortega Premium Cigars president Eddie Ortega posted a message on his Facebook account that the lancero vitola of the Ortega Serie D Maduro blend is getting ready to ship. Ortega’s Facebook post read: Got some great news yesterday. Serie D Lanceros should be here end of next week…please call your […]
News: Viaje Zombie Heading to Four Retailers
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The Viaje Zombie will be returning. 200 boxes of this ultra limited Viaje release will be heading to four retailers. Each retailer will receive a total of 50 boss. Information appeared in the 4/30/13 Cigar Insider. There will be two versions of the Viaje Zombie released. Two of the four retailers will receive a blend […]
News: Viaje Exclusivo Super Lance Announced
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Viaje President Andre Farkas announced the ninth vitola in the Viaje Exclusivo line – the Viaje Exclusivo Super Lance. The announcement was made on his Facebook page. The Viaje Super Lance measures 7 1/2 x 46. It is best to look at this as having the ring gauge of a Corona Gorda and the length […]
News: Viaje White Label Project Super Shot (2012) 12 Gauge to be Released.
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Viaje announced today on their Facebook page that there will be a White Label Project installment of their Viaje Super Shot 2012 12 Gauge blend. Viaje explained that the Viaje WLP Super Shot 12 Gauge came about as a result of a sizing error that originally with the Viaje Super Shot 2012 12 Gauge. This announcement […]
Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2, Number 15 (4/27/13)
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The Cigar Week Wrap is a one stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of our news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. We will throw in a few bonus items from time to time as well. Our intent is to […]
News: Viaje Exclusivo Chiquito being Released to Four Retailers
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Viaje Cigars has confirmed that four retailers will receive the Viaje Exclusivo Chiquito for 2013. Information appeared on the company Facebook page as well as company founder Andre Farkas’ Facebook page. The four retailers are an increase from 2011 when the Exclusivo Chiquito was only shipped to two retailers. The four retailers selected for […]
Press Release: Macanudo Sponsors Upcoming Season of “Big Break” Television Series
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Macanudo®, America’s best-selling premium cigar brand, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of Golf Channel’s hit series Big Break. The reality competition’s 19th season, called Big Break Mexico, premieres on Monday, May 13 at 9 PM ET. Alan Willner, vice president of marketing for General Cigar, parent company of Macanudo said, “Whether on the course or at the 19th hole, bonding with friends through golf often includes the enjoyment […]
Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2, Number 14 (4/20/13)
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The Cigar Week Wrap is a one stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of our news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. We will throw in a few bonus items from time to time as well. Our intent is to […]