Update 4/15/13: The following was one of the ultimate April Fool’s Pranks by the Cigar Industry. Even a bogus press release was made on this one. Turns out this campaign was a “smokescreen” for the launch of a new magazine. Many were fooled, many were not. We were one of the ones who got […]
News: Camacho Cigars Adding Ditka Throwback to the Ditka Series
Camacho Cigars posted photos on its Facebook page of a new cigar that will be a part of its Mike Ditka line of cigars. This cigar will be called the Mike Ditka Throwback. The only details that we can derive from the photos is that the cigar will be a toro size and it will […]
Press Release: Sam Leccia is Back (Toraño Family Cigars Press Release)
Sam Leccia is back. After an absence of more than two years from the premium cigar industry, Leccia is excited to announce the launch of Leccia Tobacco. The Leccia Tobacco brand will encompass a variety of different products, beginning with the Spring release of its first cigar brand called “Black and White.” Black and White […]
News: Leccia Tobacco Announced along with Black and White Blends
A few weeks ago, we noted some information that appeared to indicate the Sam Leccia was getting ready to return to the cigar industry. Today, an article that appeared on Cigar Aficionado.com confirmed Leccia’s return, announced his new company as well as the lines that will be launched. Leccia’s company will be called Leccia Tobacco […]
Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2, Number 11 (3/30/13)
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: Tatuaje to Release Pork Tenderloin Redux as a Part of Saints and Sinners 2013
Redux of the Tatuaje Pork Tenderloin for the Saints and Sinners Club 2013 (Picture linked from Tatuaje Cigars Facebook page) Tatuaje Cigars is planning what is being called a “special size redux” of its Pork Tenderloin cigar. This cigar will be released as a part of the 2013 Saints and Sinners Club members’ pack. […]
News: Tatuaje Cigars Provides Update on 10 Year Anniversary Cigars
Last month we provide some insight into Tatuaje’s 2013 plans. As a part of the 2013 releases were some 10 year Anniversary Cigars. Company president Pete Johnson took to Facebook to explain what is being done – and clarify any confusion. The Tatuaje Brown Label series will be the focus of the 10 Year Anniversary […]
News: Altadis USA to Launch Montecristo Chicago Connoisseur Edition in April
Altadis USA is launching their fourth regional blend as as part of their Montecristo line, the Montecristo Chicago Edition. Illinois retailer, Casa de Montecristo – located just outside of Chicago, Illinois has announced an April 11th launch party for the Montecristo Chicago Connoisseur Edition. If this falls in line with the other three regional releases, […]
News: Boutique Blends to Launch Aging Room WildPack, Aging Room M21, and Swag “S”
Boutique Blends Cigars, the subsidiary under Oliveros Cigars is planning on launching a special five sampler pack of Cigars under their Aging Room Cigars line as well as a new cigar under its Swag Cigars line. Information for these projects were first reported on the March 23rd Cigar Dave broadcast. Additional information was then discussed […]
Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2, Number 10 (3/23/13)
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 […]