“E” by BOTL, LLC BOTL, LLC has officially launched their second cigar – simply titled “E”. The announcement of the launch was made on the 3/30/13 Cigar Authority Show in which BOTL LLC President Marc Aub along with Mike Daversa were guests. The “E” cigar is not a surprise as in February, the “E” […]
News: Leccia Tobacco Announced along with Black and White Blends
A few weeks ago, we noted some information that appeared to indicate the Sam Leccia was getting ready to return to the cigar industry. Today, an article that appeared on Cigar Aficionado.com confirmed Leccia’s return, announced his new company as well as the lines that will be launched. Leccia’s company will be called Leccia Tobacco […]
Cigar Pre-Review: Room 101 Big Delicious
Room 101 Big Delicious The Room 101 Big Delicious is the sixth release under Smoke Inn’s MicroBlend Series of cigars. The series was created to commemorate South Florida retailer Smoke Inn’s 15th anniversary. The concept involves Smoke Inn teaming up with some of the biggest names in the cigar industry to produce a one time limited […]
Editor’s Corner Volume 2, Number 4: Power Players
In recent years, the road to the IPCPR Trade Show has been somewhat a predictable model. The established companies launch new blends and line extensions. The show also has seen new companies surface each year – making their debut at the show. In 2013, plans are currently for two new companies to launch in Las […]
Accessory Review: Screwpop Cigar Punch
Screwpop Cigar Punch The Screwpop Cigar Punch is a tool that was recently introduced by Screwpop LLC. As the name indicates, it is a cigar punch. Screwpop’s value proposition is that each of their tools use “clip on devices”. This allows the tool to be clipped to a belt loop, a key chain, and other […]
Cigar Review: Fonseca Cubano Exclusivo
Fonseca Cubano Exclusivo Prior to the 2013 Procigar Festival in the Dominican Republic, S.A.G Imports announced their latest addition to the Fonseca line – the Fonseca Cubano Exclusivo. This marked the first addition to the Fonseca line since 2011’s Fonseca CXX Anni release. While Fonseca has traditionally offered milder cigars, there are also some fuller […]
Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2, Number 11 (3/30/13)
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: Tatuaje to Release Pork Tenderloin Redux as a Part of Saints and Sinners 2013
Redux of the Tatuaje Pork Tenderloin for the Saints and Sinners Club 2013 (Picture linked from Tatuaje Cigars Facebook page) Tatuaje Cigars is planning what is being called a “special size redux” of its Pork Tenderloin cigar. This cigar will be released as a part of the 2013 Saints and Sinners Club members’ pack. […]
News: Tatuaje Cigars Provides Update on 10 Year Anniversary Cigars
Last month we provide some insight into Tatuaje’s 2013 plans. As a part of the 2013 releases were some 10 year Anniversary Cigars. Company president Pete Johnson took to Facebook to explain what is being done – and clarify any confusion. The Tatuaje Brown Label series will be the focus of the 10 Year Anniversary […]
Cigar Review: Liga Privada Unico Serie UF-13 Dark
Liga Privada Unico Serie UF-13 Dark The Liga Privada Unico Serie UF-13 Dark is the latest in Drew Estate’s Liga Privada Unico Serie line to be released. According to a spec sheet provided by Drew Estate, the UF-13 Dark is “is the result of nearly three years of additional blend experimentation and is ultimately an […]