La Palina Cigars will be expanding into the European Market. An announcement was made by Mythical Cigars Europe that they have entered into an agreement with La Palina Cigars to handle distribution in Europe. Information of this agreement was published on the Mythical Cigars web page. La Palina Cigars can trace its origins back to 1896 […]
Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2, Number 13 (4/13/13)
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 Pre-Review: CAO La Traviata Maduro Mochado
CAO La Traviata Maduro Mochado The CAO La Traviata Maduro Mochado is a special event only cigar that has first surfaced on the 2013 CAO Cigars Wrapped Up Tour. It was about a month ago when we first reported on the Mochado cigars by CAO. The Mochado is somewhat of an experimental cigar. It features wrapper […]
Press Release: Midwest Smoke Out 2013
Midwest Smoke Out offers night of luxury Premium cigars and a variety of other luxuries will be in abundance at the Midwest Smoke Out on April 25, from 5 to 10 p.m. Tickets are still available for the event, which is among the biggest and best cigar shows in the U.S. It will take place […]
Cigar Preview: 601 La Bomba F-Bomb by Espinosa Cigars
Espinosa Cigars has announced a fifth vitola to their 601 La Bomba line. This vitola is a 7 x 70 size and has been dubbed La Bomba F-Bomb. The announcement was made via a video on the company’s Facebook page. The 601 La Bomba line was originally part of the EO Brands portfolio It was […]
Cigar Review: La Flor Dominicana Pipe and Pint 15th Anniversary
La Flor Dominicana Pipe and Pint 15th Anniversary Back in February, we reported that a retail exclusive, limited edition blend from La Flor Dominicana was coming to the Pipe and Pint in Greensboro, North Carolina. This cigar was to commemorate the shop’s 15th anniversary, thus the cigar is appropriately titled La Flor Dominicana Pipe and Pint […]
News: La Palina Shows Prototype of Mr. Sam
Photo Credit – La Palina Cigars Facebook Page La Palina Cigars showed off a prototype of a new cigar called “Mr. Sam”. The photo appeared on the company’s Facebook page. There were no details provided at this time, in terms of the blend, actual size, or release time-table. From the photograph, the photo appears to […]
Press Release: Nat Sherman Launches Humidor Program for Hospitality Industry
NEW YORK, NY (April 9, 2013) – Nat Sherman, tobacconist to the world since 1930, announces the launch of its new Nat Sherman Retail Humidor Program. Offering a selection of five different humidors in varying sizes and colors, with finishes ranging from rich cherry wood and antique distressed walnut to majestic oak and mahogany, the […]
News: Tatuaje Cabaiguan Petite Corona Returns as WCD House Cigar
Tatuaje Cabaiguan WCD 120 Redux Returns as the WCD House Cigar This past weekend, Washington DC/Bethesda, Maryland area W. Curtis Draper launched their new WCD House Cigar. This cigar marks the return of the Tatuaje Cabaiguan in a 4 5/8 x 42 petite corona – which will be an exclusive size to W. Curtis Draper. […]
Cigar Review: Fonseca TAA Signature Series by Manuel Quesada
Fonseca TAA Signature Series by Manuel Quesada The Fonseca TAA Signature Series by Manuel Quesada was a cigar released in 2008 exclusive to Tobacconists Association of America (TAA) retailers. Each year, cigar manufacturers are given the opportunity to provide exclusive releases to those retailers that are members of the TAA. These can be exclusive blends, […]