Erik Espinosa President of Espinosa Cigars was a guest on the 3/13/14 edition of Cigar Dojo Smoke Night LIVE and broke news of the release of the 601 La Bomba Sake. This is a 4 1/2 x 42 that is based off the 601 La Bomba line. Information was followed-up on the company’s Facebook page […]
Cigar News: Kuuts Planning Kuuts Nicaraguan Blend; Confirms Miró Capa Negra
Gabriel Alvarez, Operations Manager for Kuuts LLC was a guest on Episode 88 of Stogie Geeks. He talked about plans for a new cigar called the Kuuts Nicaraguan blend. He also confirmed the company is still working on a Miro Maduro which it was announced for the first time that it will be known as […]
Assessment Update: Illusione 88 Claro (Candela)
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 […]
Assessment Update: Affinity Robusto by Sindicato Cigar Group
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: Crowned Heads – The Angel’s Anvil TAA Exclusive 2014
As a part of a Cigar Industry Report we did this past December, we noted an interview that Crowned Heads co-founder Jon Huber did with Cigar Chat in which he mentioned that he was working on an exclusive cigar for Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) retailers. With the TAA’s Annual Meeting and Conference scheduled from […]
Cigar News: Espinosa Announces La Zona Connecticut & Habano 20 Count Boxes
Espinosa Cigars has announced they have begun shipping to retailers their La Zona Connecticut and La Zona Habano in 20 count boxes. This is a result of feedback from both retailers and consumers. Currently the La Zona Connecticut and Habano lines are offered in 80 count crates and 20 count bundles. Espinosa said these packaging […]
Cigar Review: La Aurora Preferidos Diamond Chicho’s Choice
La Aurora Preferidos Diamond Chicho’s Choice The La Aurora Preferidos Diamond Chicho’s Choice is a line extension based on the La Aurora Preferidos Diamond line. It was one of several limited edition regional releases by Miami Cigar and Company. This cigar was released to six states in the Mid Atlantic area: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, […]
Cigar News: Global Premium Cigars to Add 1502 Lanceros to Emerald, Ruby, and Black Gold Lines, Coronas to Follow
1502 Emerald Lancero Global Premium Cigars CEO Enrique Sanchez Icaza was a guest on the February 28th edition of Cigar Chat and indicated a lancero frontmark will soon be shipped across all of his three current lines. Sanchez also indicated that a corona size will follow across all three of the lines later this year. […]
Cigar News: Quesada 40th Anniversary Cigar Line (Cigar Preview)
As we have been following for quite a while now, Quesada Cigars will be releasing a cigar to commemorate Manuel Quesada’s 40 years in the cigar business. The cigar was created by Quesada’s daughters Patricia and Raquel as a tribute to their father. The company has recently announced details around the release. There will be […]
Press Release: Establishment of Cigar Media Association
Editor’s Note: This morning, the Cigar Media Association was officially announced via a press release. Cigar Coop / Stogie Geeks are proud to be a part of this organization. As cigar media has grown, we think it is an important step to take. Our number one goal is to strengthen the relationship online media has […]