In a conversation with Eddie Tarazona, founder of Tarazona Cigars, Cigar Coop has learned that production of “much of the Tarazona brand including Revolution 305” will be moving to Noel Rojas’ Tabacalera Aromas de Jalapa factory. Noel Rojas is also the owner of Guayacan Cigars. In addition to making the Guayacan Cigars at his factory, […]
Cigar News: Nat Sherman Epoca Re-Launches Old Brand (Cigar Preview)
Nat Sherman is preparing to launch its next line of the Michael Herklots era. The Nat Sherman Epoca will re-launch what was the first cigar brand owned by Nat Sherman upon his acquisition of the New York-based cigar company Schwab Brothers and Baer in 1929. Information on this announcement was made via a press release. […]
Cigar News: Comerica Park in Detroit Rebrands Cigar Bar as Asylum Cigar Bar
The cigar bar at Comerica Park, home of the Detroit Tigers has been re-banded as the “Asylum Cigar Bar”. The change is effective on March 31st, 2014 as the Tigers opened the 2014 baseball season against the Kansas City Royals. Both Asylum Cigars co-founder Tom Lazuka and CLE Cigar Company (Asylum Cigars’ parent company), Christian […]
Cigar Review: LFD N.A.S. by La Flor Dominicana
LFD N.A.S. by La Flor Dominicana The LFD N.A.S. is a cheroot cigar that is slated for a national release by La Flor Dominicana. A limited run of this cigar was released to Michael’s Tobacco of Keller Texas last year. At press time, the cigar has now been given a one month exclusive early release […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 3, Number 18 (3/29/14)
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 […]
Press Release: LFD N.A.S. To Be Exclusive Early Release to Pipe & Pint in Greensboro, NC
Today Cigar Coop has learned that the upcoming La Flor Dominicana N.A.S. will exclusively be available at Greensboro retailer Pipe & Pint through the end of April before its national launch. Below is the press release: Greensboro, NC – The Pipe & Pint of Greensboro, NC in conjuncture with La Flor Dominicana are proud to […]
Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Platinum
Rocky Patel Platinum For the past couple of years, Rocky Patel Premium Cigars has gone into the IPCPR with plenty of “what’s new” for cigar enthusiasts. The Rocky Patel Platinum was a new line that was one of several cigars that made its debut at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. This cigar added a […]
Cigar News: Leroy vs. The Dark Master a Collaboration by CLE Cigars / Edgar Hoill Cigars for Tobacco Haven
CLE Cigar Company has announced a joint collaboration project between Christian Eiroa and Edgar Hoill. The “Leroy vs. the Dark Master” will be a project that will be a one time limited production retail exclusive to Tobacco Haven in New Hampshire. The project will feature one blend from Eiroa and one blend from Hoill packaged […]
Cigar Review: Debonaire Belicoso
Debonaire Belicoso In this assessment, we take a look at the Debonaire Belicoso. This is one of five currently available vitolas by Debonaire Cigars‘ core line. In 2012, Debonaire Cigars made their debut in three sizes, and introduced two line extensions in 2013. The Debonaire Belicoso is one of those three original vitolas. As we have mentioned, while each […]
Cigar News: WCD 127 Tatuaje Limited Edition to be W. Curtis Draper 127th Anniversary Cigar (Cigar Preview)
Tatuaje Cigars will once again be providing a retail exclusive cigar to Washington DC / Bethesda, Maryland based retailer W. Curtis Draper. The retailer announced that Tatuaje will be creating the WCD 127 Tatuaje Limited Edition to commemorate the store’s 127 years in business. Information on this release was announced by W. Curtis Draper. The […]