Casa Fernandez is adding a sixth size to its JFR Corojo and JFR Maduro line. The JFR Junior will add a 4 1/2 x 46 corona-size cigar to both lines – marking the smallest vitola to appear on both lines.> The JFR line stands for “Just for Retailers” and currently requires prior approval by Casa […]
News: Casa Fernandez Aganorsa Leaf Maduro Illustre (Cigar Preview)
Casa Fernandez has added a third size to their Aganorsa Leaf Maduro. The Casa Fernandez Aganorsa Leaf Illustre will add a 5 x 48 vitola to the line. Like the other vitolas of the Aganorsa Leaf Maduro line, the Illustre will be in a box-press shape. The cigar will be produced at Casa Fernandez’s Miami […]
News: Davidoff Ships Golden Band Awards 2013 Cigar
Davidoff has begun shipping its 2013 version of the Golden Band Award cigar, the Davidoff Golden Bands Award 2013. The Davidoff Golden Band Awards cigar was introduced in 2012 with the Davidoff Golden Band Awards 2012 cigar. This is a cigar that is a limited edition cigar that was awarded to those retailers that were […]
News: José Seijas Launches Matilde Cigars (Cigar Preview)
In a move that has been known for quite sometime, Jose Seijas is launching his own line of cigars. Matilde Cigars will be a brand of his own – made at his factory in La Romana, Dominican Republic. The official announcement was reported in the November 5th Cigar Insider. Last Jaunary, Seijas announced he was […]
News: Stogie Geeks to Join Cigar Federation Live Programming Lineup
Today we are proud to announce that our Stogie Geeks podcast will now be joining Cigar Federation’s live programming. Beginning November 7th, the Stogie Geeks Show will be Back in August, we announced a partnership with Cigar Coop and Stogie Geeks. This brings together the world of written cigar journalism with cigar podcasting. While it was […]
Cigar Review: Reinado Grand Empire Reserve Petit Lancero
Reinado Grand Empire Reserve Petit Lancero The Reinado Grand Empire Reserve Petit Lancero was one of three line extensions introduced by Reinado their Grand Empire Reserve (GER) line at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. In addition to the Petit Lancero, a corona gorda, and a box-press Toro were introduced. Back in 2012, Reinado had launched the […]
Cigar Review: Kristoff Galerones Sentido
Kristoff Galerones Sentido The Kristoff Galerones Sentido is one of four new cigar blends that has been introduced in Kristoff’s Galerones line. The Galerones line is not just a set of new cigars, but it marks a radical change in direction for the products being released by Kristoff. The Galerones line features more sleek packaging, and incorporates tobaccos Kristoff […]
Cigar Review: Bold by Nish Patel
Bold by Nish Patel The Bold by Nish Patel was one of several new releases by Rocky Patel Premium Cigars at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. The cigar carries Rocky Patel’s brother’s name Nish on it. Over the past few years both Nish Patel and Patel’s cousin Nimish Desail have been playing an increasing role in the […]
News: Nomad Cigar Company Launches Nomad S-307
Nomad S-307 (Cigar Coop Photo) Nomad Cigar Company has officially launched the Nomad S-307, the company’s first full production cigar made in Nicaragua. The announcement was made via a press release by the company. Just prior to the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nomad Cigar Company founder Fred Rewey announced the S-307 project. For […]
Cigar Review: D’Crossier Diplomacy Series Robusto
D’Crossier Diplomacy Series The D’Crossier Diplomacy Series is a cigar line that is made by a company called Pure Aroma Cigars. The company is run by Isaisas Santana Diaz. Pure Aroma Cigars is based out of Miami, Florida but uses a factory in Costa Rica to make their cigars. Diaz is originally from Havana, Cuba […]