Dissident Soapbox Dissident Cigars is a company that was launched in 2013. They are run by two individuals known as “Gweedo C” and “Red Ryan”. The company itself has said it has a goal of “bringing unique, quality handmade premium cigars with a D.I.Y. punk rock style to the boutique cigar market.”. At the same […]
Cigar News: Guayacan Cigars Shows Off Sabor de Esteli
House of Emilio and Guayacan Cigars showed off a photo of a cigar called “Sabor de Esteli”. Guayacan Cigars indicated on their Facebook page that this is “coming soon by N. (Noel) Rojas”. House of Emilio’s Facebook page gave a little more insight into the the cigar. “Pigtail, close foot, 6 1/2 x42 limit edition […]
Assessment Update: Avo 80th (Avo LE 2006)
Assessment Updates will be posted on this web-site to: 1) Assess “pre-review” cigars that were not given a rating or score (typically pre-release cigars); 2) Provide numeric ratings to cigars previously assessed prior to the implementation of the numeric scoring system; 3) Provide a re-assessment and re-score of previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we re-assess the […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 3, Number 17 (3/22/14)
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 […]
Assessment Update: Nimmy D by Rocky Patel
Assessment Updates will be posted on this web-site to: 1) Assess “pre-review” cigars that were not given a rating or score (typically pre-release cigars); 2) Provide numeric ratings to cigars previously assessed prior to the implementation of the numeric scoring system; 3) Provide a re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide […]
Cigar News: Miami Cigar and Company to Become Exclusive U.S. Distributor for Viva República
Viva Republica and Miami Cigar and Company have entered into an exclusive distribution agreement by which Miami Cigar will sell and distribute all Viva Republica lines in the United States. The move will be effective on April 1st, 2014. Information on this announcement was made in a press release received from Miami Cigar and Company. In addition to the […]
Cigar Review: Kristoff 685 Woodlawn
Kristoff 685 Woodlawn 2013 was a very busy year for Glen Case’s Kristoff Cigars. At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, not only did Case show up with four new blend under his Kristoff Galerones lines, but he also brought a limited edition cigar known as the Kristoff 685 Woodlawn. This cigar has been released in […]
Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Adds Fratello Box-Pressed Torpedo (Cigar Preview)
Fratello Cigars is adding a fifth vitola to its eponymous named line. The Fratello Box-Pressed Torpedo is the first line extension by Omar de Frias‘ company since he launched at the IPCPR Trade Show. The cigar marks the first box-pressed and first figuardo shape in the line. “We are very excited about this new vitola, […]
Cigar Review: Epicurean Gonzo Santeria
Epicurean Gonzo Santeria The Epicurean Gonzo Santeria is the fourth blend to be released by Steven Ysidron’s Epicurean Cigars. In late 2012, it was announced that Epicurean Cigars would be the sixth company to be added to Gary Griffith’s House of Emilio family. In terms of brand identity under House of Emilio, Epicurean Cigars has […]
Cigar News: Tortuga 215 Cedro Belicoso Becomes Second Cedro Vitola (Cigar Preview)
Legacy Brands by Victor Vitale has announced a line extension to its Tortuga 215 Reserva line. The Tortuga 215 Reserva Cedro Belicoso becomes the second of three planned “Cedro” line extensions to the 215 line. Back in November, the first of these three cedro line extensions, the Tortuga 215 Reserva Cedro No. 5 was announced, […]