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: Costa Fuerte by Primer Mundo Cigars
Primer Mundo Cigars has officially announced that the Costa Fuerte will be unveiled at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. The name “Costa Fuerte” translates to “Strong Coast”. The Costa Fuerte is being positioned as a line extension under La Hermandad. The La Hermandad line was unveiled at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show and marked the […]
Cigar Review: Asylum 13 Authentic Corojo
Asylum 13 Authentic Corojo The Asylum 13 Authentic Corojo marks a major change for Asylum Cigars. Up until the release of this cigar, the company had primarily focused on Nicaraguan tobacco cigars. For the Asylum 13 Authentic Corojo, this is a Honduran puro. Given that Asylum 13 is affiliated with Christian Eiroa’s Fabricas Unidas, this […]
Cigar Preview: San Cristobal Revelation
Ashton Cigars is introducing a new blend to its San Cristobal family of cigars. According to a communication made to retailers, Ashton Cigars will be launching the San Cristobal Revelation. It is expected that the cigar will be showcased at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. The cigars are expected to hit […]
Cigar Preview: Nica Rustica by Drew Estate
Nica Rustica (Pre-Release Sample Photo) Drew Estate Chairman Jonathan Drew and Executive Vice President Nicholas Melillo took to the social media airwaves on July 4th, 2013 and confirmed that the company will launch its new Nica Rustica at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. Update (7/21/13): We learned a the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show that Rustica […]
News: La Flor Dominicana Colorado Oscuro Returns in 2013 for Annual Release
La Flor Dominicana Colorado Oscuro La Flor Dominicana has announced that there will be a 2013 release of its Colorado Oscuro blend. The cigar will once again be showcased at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show starting July 14. Information on this announcement was communicated in a press release to Cigar Coop. It was at the […]
News: Dona Flor to Launch Precioso 36 Edição Limitada at 2013 IPCPR Trade Show
Dona Flor plans on launching a limited edition cigar at the 2013 IPCPR. The cigar will be called the Precioso 36 Edição Limitada. Information of this first release was communicated via a press release from Dona Flor USA. Dona Flor is a line of cigars manufactured by Menendez Amerino in Brazil. The company specialized in mostly […]
News: La Flor Dominicana Adds Tubos to Three Lines
La Flor Dominicana will be making select vitolas in three lines available in tubes. Two sizes La Flor Dominicana’s Ligero, Air Bender, and Suave lines will be packaged in ten count boxes. Each blend will have its own tube design. The new tubos will launch at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. Information of this release […]
News: Joint Venture Cigar Brand Coming from T.L. Johnson Cigars & La Tradicion Cubana Cigars
Two boutique cigar makers are collaborating on a new cigar line. T.L. Johnson and La Tradicion Cubana Cigars will have an limited release of this line at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. At this time, the name of the cigar line is not being disclosed. Information on this cigar was provided via a press release to Cigar […]
Cigar Preview: La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Line Extensions – Double Ligero “A” Oscuro Natural Collector’s Edition and DL-854
At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, the company will launch two line extensions to its popular Double Ligero line. The first will be the return of the 9 x 47 “A” size vitola to the Double Ligero Natural line with some special packaging. The second will introduce a monster-size 8 x 54 […]