Over the years, JR Cigar has collaborated for many releases under the “Crafted By” umbrella. Now, JR Cigars will take a new step with the JR Cigar team taking a more active role in the collaboration. JR is introducing the “Crafted by JR” umbrella, which will showcase the talents of the JR team. The first […]
At the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Oveja Negra Brands showcased a new limited edition iteration of its popular Black Label Trading Co Bishops Blend line, the Bishops Blend Novemdiales. This week, Oveja Negra Brands will begin shipping the line. The Bishops Blend Novemdiales was created as a part of Black Label Trading […]
C.L.E. Cigar Company has announced that Robert Wright will become its new National Sales Manager. Wright has been with C.L.E. since 2012. He assumes the role previously filled by Asylum Cigars co-owner Tom Lazuka, who has been in that role since 2012. Lazuka will retain the title of Vice President of Sales and still will […]
Meerapfel Cigars is getting ready to release the third installment of its Master Blend series, the Ernest. It’s a blend that pays homage to the great-grandfather of company owner Jeremiah Meerapfel. . “My great grandfather Ernest’s exodus was the epitome of curiosity and bravery that our family members have always carried in their hearts; a […]
Altadis U.S.A. has announced the third installment of its Trinidad Espiritu series, the Trinidad Espiritu No. 3. Trinidad Espiritu No.3 pays homage to Mexican heritage and culture in its packaging and blend. In a blend created by Rafael Nodal and AJ Fernandez, the Trinidad Espiritu No. 3 features an extra-fermented San Andres wrapper over binder […]
After nearly a six-year absence, the Davidoff Aniversario No. 1 is making a return for a limited run. The Davidoff Aniversario No. 1 is a Double Corona that first made its debut in 1986 as a cigar that was created for Zino Davidoff’s 80th birthday. It was originally released when Davidoff still used Cuban tobacco, […]
This week, the Cigar Association of America (CAA) announced that Miami Cigar & Company has joined its organization as a distributor member. Miami Cigar & Company was founded in 1989. The company is owned by Nestor and Mariana Miranda. It is best known for distributing its Tatiana, Nestor Miranda, and Don Lino brands. “Miami Cigar […]
The Cigar Industry Report is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It combines 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 at 8am Eastern Time. […]
Les Fines Lames and Casdagli Cigars are again collaborating to release an accessory at Intertabac 2023, the limited edition Punch Bracelet – Villa Casdagli Eye. It’s an extension of the Les Fines Lames’ Punch Bracelet and is sold under Casdagli Cigars’ Villa Casdagli subbrand. Previously, the two companies have collaborated, most notably on cigar knives. The […]
Cigar Rights of America (CRA) has announced that Tony Gomez, Vice President of La Flor Dominicana, has been appointed to the CRA Board of Directors. Gomez fills the seat vacated by Alan Rubin, who resigned following the sale of his company, Alec Bradley, to Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG). CRA said the CRA board voted unanimously […]
