Zander-Greg has added a third blend to its Nat Cicco Cuban Legends line. The Nat Cicco Cuban Legends Habano will join the Cuban Legends Maduro and Natural (Sumatra) lines. Information on this announcement was communicated via a press release to Cigar Coop. The Nat Cicco Cuban Legends line was introduced in August, 2010. It is […]
News: Xikar Launches New Scribe Lighters (Accessory Preview)
Xikar has announced new offerings in its Scribe Lighter series. This is a pen-like lighter design that is primarily used for lighting up pipes. The new options will include a new G2 and an updated burl finish. This announcement was made by Xikar in a newsletter to consumers at the end of September. The Scribe […]
News: La Flor Dominicana Shows off Collector’s Edition Mysterioso
La Flor Dominicana posted a picture of a new version of the Mysterioso on their Facebook page. Not many details were announced other than the caption “Ever wanted to smoke a work of art?” This Collector’s Edition Mysterio is a limited run cigar will be available throughout the Holiday season.” and will be known as […]
News: Toraño Family Cigars Relaunches Reserva Selecta
Torano Relaunched Reserva Selecta Torano Family Cigars has formally announced the re-launch of its Reserva Selecta line. Just prior to the IPCPR, word came from Torano Family Cigars President Charlie Torano that the crystal tube and cedar sheath packaging of this blend would be replaced by cellophane sleeves and traditional boxes. As we also reported from IPCPR, […]
Cigar Review: Tatuaje Avion 13 FF
Tatuaje Avion 13 FF The Tatuaje Avion 13 FF originally started out to be the 2013 offering of the Avion series. The Avion series consists of a single annual limited edition vitola that has been based on Tatuaje’s Fausto blend. During the production process the Avion 13, Tatuaje’s Pete Johnson made a decision to switch […]
News: 1502 Cigars to Add Black Gold Corona Frontmark
Pre-Release of the 1502 Black Gold Corona Global Premium Cigars founder Enrique Sanchez Icaza was on hand at the 2013 Lite Up Charlotte Cigar Festival in Charlotte, North Carolina. He shared with us a new line extension he has planned for his 1502 Black Gold line – a Corona. Sanchez said the Black Gold is […]
Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2, Number 38 (10/5/13)
The Cigar Week Wrap is a one stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of our news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. We will throw in a few bonus items from time to time as well. Our intent is to […]
News: Rodrigo Cigars Announces Tasting Panel Program for Factory Fresh Cigars
Rodrigo Cigars has announced a Tasting Panel program. In this program, consumers will be able to purchase factory fresh cigars made from Tabacalera Ventura in the Dominican Republic at a value price, and then be given the opportunity to provide feedback to Rodrigo Cigars. This announcement was communicated from company President George Rodriguez. Under the […]
News: House of Emilio Announces First Two Master Retailers
House of Emilio, the umbrella organization for which Emilio Cigars handles distribution for other companies has announced that Wooden Indian Tobacco in Havertown, PA and Outland Cigars in Charlotte, North Carolina have both received the designation of “Master Retailer”. On September 23rd, House of Emilio announced the Master Retailer program. To qualify for the program, […]
Cigar Review: Don Pepin Garcia Original Invictos (Blue Label)
Don Pepin Garcia Original The Don Pepin Garcia Original is the brand that started it all. It was one of the first blends by Jose Pepin Garcia (better known as Don Pepin Garcia). The cigar was originally made at the El Rey de los Habanos factory, but production would shift to Tabacalera Cubanas S.A. in […]