Asylum Straight Jacket Over the past few weeks, there has been word of a new limited production run line being launched by Asylum Cigars called the Asylum Straight Jacket. The Asylum Straight Jacket is being positioned as a very full-bodied offering. There were teasers on the Asylum Cigars Facebook page. Recently there was some additional information from […]
Cigar Preview: Casa Magna Domus Magnus II
Picture of the original Casa Magna Domus Magnus – this blend will be returning as the Domus Magnus II but using a 2007 Jalapa Sun-grown wrapper Quesada Cigars posted a picture on their Facebook page with a caption “Thank God its back. D Magnus II.” This is a reference to a new and upcoming release […]
Press Release: Nomad Cigar Company to Release Nicaraguan Cigar at IPCPR
Orlando, FL (April 23, 2013) – Fred Rewey, founder and president of Nomad Cigar Company, formally announced the introduction of a Nicaraguan blended cigar to the Nomad family. The Nomad Esteli LE Lot 1386 will be released in July at IPCPR with future blends later in the year. Until now, Nomad’s entire production has been […]
Cigar Preview: La Gloria Cubana Bella Dama
Over the past week, a new release by the La Gloria Cubana brand of General Cigar Company has begun appearing at retailers nationwide. The release has been done under a cloud of mystery. The cigar is a large 8 x 60 cigar known as the La Gloria Cubana Bella Dama – which translates to “beautiful […]
Cigar Pre-Review: Viaje Exclusivo Super Lance (Pre-Release Review)
Viaje Exclusivo Super Lance (Pre-Release) The Viaje Exclusivo Super Lance is planned to be the ninth vitola to be released in Viaje Cigars’ Exclusivo series. The Viaje Series was launched based on Viaje founder Andre Farkas’ personal blend. It falls in line with Viaje’s small batch, limited release model – namely while there have been […]
Cigar Review: Rocky Patel II-XXVI
Rocky Patel II-XXVI The Rocky Patel II-XXVI is a limited release cigar that was launched by Rocky Patel Premium Cigars in 2013. The II-XXVI is the roman numeral for “2-26” – which happens to be Patel’s birthdate. This marks the first major release in 2013 by Rocky Patel Premium Cigars following a very busy year […]
Assessment Update: Tatuaje Anarchy
Assessment Updates will be posted on this web-site to: 1) Assess “pre-review” cigars that were not given a rating or score (typically pre-release cigars); 2) Provide numeric ratings to cigars previously assessed prior to the implementation of the numeric scoring system; 3) A re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide a […]
Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2, Number 14 (4/20/13)
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: S.772 Replaces S.1461
A new bill in the United States Senate has been introduced to combat the threat of FDA legislation in the premium cigar indusry. Senate Bill 772 (S.772) was introduced this week and will replace S.1461. The reasoning for this is similar to why H.R. 792 replaced H.R. 1639 – namely because there is a new […]
Cigar Review: Nestor Miranda 70th LE Nicaragua
Nestor Miranda 70th LE Nicaragua The Nestor Miranda 70th LE Nicaragua is one of two cigars released by Miami Cigar and Company to commemorate company president Nestor Miranda’s 70th birthday. Miranda is well-known for being at his cigar events carrying lancero vitolas of his Nestor Miranda Special Selection, so it was little surprise that the vitola […]