A few weeks ago, we previewed a cigar being made by the Fabrica de Tabacos Nica Sueno called “Leaf & Bean by Esteban”. The cigar is being made for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based retailer Jim Robinson’s Leaf & Bean shops. The Nica Sueno factory has gained a name as it is most noteworthy for producing cigars for […]
Cigar News: Comador Cigar Launches Cohiba Comador (Cigar Preview)
Photo credit: Comador Cigar Facebook Comador Cigars will be launching their first cigar, the Cohiba Comador. This cigar is a joint collaboration being done with the General Cigar’s Cohiba brand and musician Shawn “Jay Z” Carter. Information on this announcement was formally made in a press release by General Cigar Company. The cigars are available […]
Cigar News: Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 Crazy Jack Psycho Wraps Up Wild Bunch Series (Cigar Preview)
Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 – Crazy Jack Psycho Ortega Premium Cigars is getting ready to ship the Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 Crazy Jack Psycho. This marks the December 2013 installment of the Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 series. Information on this release was communicated by company president Eddie Ortega on his Facebook page. Crazy Jack will […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #15: Herrera Esteli by Drew Estate (Part 16 of Epic Encounters 2013)
“The Herrera Esteli is being positioned as Cubanesque and that is exactly how this cigar smokes. The difference is while this might smoke like a Cuban, it has all of the quality that Central and South American tobacco brings to the table. This cigar reminded me that I can really get a great cigar experience […]
Cigar Review: Room 101 Namakubi Ecuador H-Town
Room 101 Namakubi Ecuador H-Town The Room 101 Namakubi Ecuador H-Town is a retail-exclusive cigar to Stogies World Class Cigars located in Houston, Texas. The H-Town introduces a lancero frontmark into the Namakubi Ecuador series. It was earlier in 2013 where the Room 101 Namakubi Ecuador became the eighth line to be released in Matt […]
Cigar Review: Chinnock Cellars Pressoir
Chinnock Cellars Pressoir At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Chinnock Cellars Cigars showcased their third line, the Pressoir. This cigar is significant for three reasons: First it marks the first maduro to be made by the company; second, it is the first cigar Chinnock Cellars has been made outside the United States as they turn […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #16: 601 La Bomba Maduro Warhead by Espinosa Cigars (Part 15 of Epic Encounters 2013)
“Erik Espinosa has done a great job re-energizing the 601 line this year – and this cigar (the Warhead) definitely helped contribute to this comeback. It’s a box worthy cigar in my book.” #16 – 601 La Bomba Maduro Warhead by Espinosa Cigars Coming in at #16 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the 601 […]
Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo INCH Short Run 2014 Coming Soon
E.P. Carrillo INCH Short Run 2014(Photo credit – E.P. Carrillo Facebook page) It appears as though the fifth installment of E.P. Carrillo’s Short Run Series will be an extension of the INCH brand. As we noted on the 12/14/13 Cigar Industry Report, photos of the E.P. Carrillo INCH Short Run 2014 appeared on the company’s […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #17: Davidoff 2014 Year of the Horse (Part 14 of Epic Encounters 2013)
“Overall, this cigar is one of the better limited releases by Davidoff and it shows that Davidoff can produce a truly outstanding cigar in a big ring gauge. “ #17 – Davidoff 2014 Year of the Horse Coming in at #17 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the Davidoff 2014 Year of the Horse. This […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 3, Number 3 (12/14/13)
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 […]