Fuente y Padrón Legends, the high-profile collaboration which was first announced back in 2020, was once again showcased at this year’s 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. Last year, the Fuente y Padrón Legends made their debut at the 2022 PCA Trade Show. The products were showcased in an area located between the Arturo […]
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 546 (7/15/23)
The Cigar Industry Report is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of the news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. In addition, each week we will look back at Cigar Coop history. Look for this report every Saturday morning at […]
Cigar News: Room101 14th Anniversary Launched at PCA 2023
For the fifth year in a row, Room101 Cigars will release an anniversary cigar. This year, that cigar is Room101 14th Anniversary. It’s a limited edition cigar that made its debut at the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in July 2023. As with previous installments, the Room101 14th Anniversary is produced by AJ […]
Cigar News: Padrón Black PB. 97 Makes Debut at PCA 2023
At the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Padrón Cigars introduced a pair of cigars that were made exclusively for retailers who were PCA Show attendees – the Padrón Black PB 97. Following the formula used for many Padrón releases, the Padrón Black PB 97 will be available in a Natural and Maduro format. […]
Cigar News: Asylum Cool Brew Launched at 2023 PCA Trade Show
At the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, C.L.E. Cigar Company introduced the Asylum Cool Brew. This is the second Asylum brand to feature what the company called “aromatic flavors via exotic tobaccos.” The first was the recently announced Asylum 867. In a press release, Christian Eiroa Founder and President of C.L.E. Cigar Company […]
Cigar News: Gran Habano Introduces G.A.R. American Standard at PCA 2023
At the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Gran Habano Cigars introduced a new value-priced cigar known as the G.A.R. American Standard. The idea behind G.A.R. American Standard is to introduce an affordable cigar without sacrificing quality. In this case, the G.A.R. American Standard is a Nicaraguan puro that is available in five sizes: […]
Cigar News: Alec Bradley Fine & Rare BCN-143 Showcased at PCA 2023
At the 2023 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show, Forged Cigar Company announced the 12th installment of the Alec Bradley Fine & Rare Series, the Fine & Rare BCN-143. Fine & Rare is an annual release in which each release incorporates ten tobaccos. This is one of the final blends the Rubin family worked on before […]
Cigar News: Wildfire Cigar Company Adds Artaios
At the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Wildfire Cigar Company introduced a new regular production line of cigars called Artaios. Wildfire Cigar Company is the company launched by Jeremy MacDonald, best known for his tenure at Caldwell Cigar Company. Artaios translates to “The Bear God” and is produced at Joya de Nicaragua. It […]
Cigar News: PCA Trade Show to Eliminate Final Half Day Starting in 2024
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) wrapped up its 2023 Trade Show and Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is somewhat historic for a couple of reasons. First, for the foreseeable future, it marks the end of a summertime Trade Show. It also marks the end of PCA Trade Shows at the Venetian Expo, at least […]
Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua Introduces Antaño Power Play Sling Puck Offering
At the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Joya de Nicaragua introduced the Antaño Power Play Sling Puck offering. This offering packages ten Antaño Gran Reserva GT20 6 x 54 Gran Toro cigars with ten Antaño CT Toro 6 x 50 cigars. In addition, the box the cigars are housed in can be used […]