It was about 18 months ago, when I met with Gershon (Gregory) Aizenman at Cuban Crafters in Miami, Florida and learned about his line called Senor Solomon Cigars. Aizenman along with Cuban Crafters’ founder Don “Kiki” Berger are the two principals behind the company. The unique proposition of Senor Solomon Cigars is that the cigars are certified Kosher for Passover. Senor […]
News: Epicurean To Release Limited Edition Gonzo Santeria
Steven Ysidron, President of Epicurean Cigars that his company will be releasing a new limited edition cigar. This cigar will be called the Gonzo Santeria. Information of this new release first appeared on Ysidron’s Facebook page. According to Ysidron, the Gonzo Santeria will be variation of his core line Gonzo blend, but feature a […]
Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2 Number 30 (8/10/13)
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 […]
Cigar Preview: El Reloj by J.C. Newman
Just prior to the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, J.C. Newman Cigar Company launched a new value priced cigar line. The cigar is called El Reloj and the first size being released is an 8 x 53 cigar known as El Ocho. The cigar was also showcased at the trade show. The […]
Cigar Preview: Guillermo León Signature Lancero (Exclusive Coming to W. Curtis Draper)
Washington DC/Bethesda, Maryland based retailer W. Curtis Draper has announced they will be getting an retail exclusive vitola in the La Aurora Guillermo Leon Signature line. The cigar will be a lancero vitola and will be a part of the Tobacconist’s 126th anniversary. The Guillermo Leon Signature will be launched on September 6th – the eve of […]
Cigar Review: Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro (2013)
Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Oliva Cigar Company had one cigar that was being spotlighted – the Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro. Oliva is one of those companies that never has felt pressure to put out a lot of new releases at the trade show. 2013 was no exception […]
Cigar Preview: Davidoff Colorado Claro Anniversario No. 3
At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Davidoff Cigars showcased a new addition to their Colorado Claro line. The Davidoff Colorado Claro Anniversario No. 3 will add a 6 x 50 toro into this popular limited edition line. The Anniversario No. 3 will become the fifth frontmark to be released in this line. The Davidoff Colorado […]
News: Elogio Adds Robusto Especial Vitola to Serie LSV and Serie Habano Lines
The 5 1/8 x 54 format of the Elogio Robusto Limitada will now be coming to the Serie LSV and Serie Habano lines Elogio will be adding a new 5 1/8 x 54 vitola known as the Robusto Especial to both its core LSV and Habano lines. Information on this announcement was made on the […]
Cigar Review: Toscanello Speciale
The Toscanello Speciale is a cigar made by Manifatture Sigaro Toscano. While this was a cigar that was introduced in 1998, it is a cigar that is gaining some attention as of late. Namely because it is a cigar that incorporates fire-cured tobacco. 2013 will probably go down in cigar history as the year of […]
Cigar Preview: My Uzi Weighs a Ton Kemosabe and W.O.P.R. (Alliance Cigar Distribution Exclusive)
Wholesale distributor Alliance Cigar has announced they have become the exclusive distributor for two new extensions to Drew Estate’s My Uzi Weighs a Ton (MUWAT) line These two extensions will the first two non parejo sizes called the My Uzi Weighs a Ton Kemosabe and the My Uzi Weighs a Ton W.O.P.R. Information on this […]