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 score […]
Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2, Number 9 (3/16/13)
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: Emilio Cigars Announces Plans for Draig Cayuquero
Image linked from Gary Griffith’s Facebook Page Emilio Cigars Brand Developer Gary Griffith has announced on his Facebook account plans for the second cigar in the Emilio Cigars Draig Series. The cigar will be called the Draig Cayuquero. Griffith described a little of the background of this cigar and mentioned the cigar is being planned for […]
Cigar Review: Dunhill Aged Reserva Especial 2003
Dunhill Aged Reserva Especial 2003 The Dunhill Aged Reserva Especial 2003 is a new release by Dunhill Cigar that was announced late last in 2012. The story with this cigar is the filler of this cigar comes from ten year old Dominican tobaccos. In recent years, things have been quiet with the Dunhill brand – […]
Press Release: Dona Flor USA Signs California Distributor
(Miami Florida) March 14, 2013. 2013 is off to a bang for Dona Flor USA and Double Edge Inc. Dona Flor USA established a partnership with RK Distributors dba Cigar Cartel in Sun Valley, California to assist in distribution. The company also hired a new sales representative to handle customer visits and events. Officials say […]
News: Mike Ditka to be Guest Speaker at 2013 IPCPR Trade Show Breakfast
Mike Ditka – public domain picture linked from Wikipedia The IPCPR has announced that Mike Ditka will be the speaker at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show Opening Day Breakfast. Information was announced via the IPCPR’s twitter account. The message via Twitter link said: Davidoff is pleased to announce that Mike Ditka (AKA ”Da Coach”) has […]
News: Oliveros Cigars to Release Vista de Cuba Reserva
Picture Credit: Rafael Nodal Facebook page At the 2013 Tobacco Expo, Oliveros Cigars announced a new cigar under their Vista de Cuba line called the Vista de Cuba Reserva. This past Monday, Oliveros President Rafael Nodal posted on his Facebook page a picture of the cigars and packaging in the new line and provided some […]
Cigar Review: East India Trading Company Red Witch Double Fuerte
East India Trading Company Red Witch Double Fuerte The East India Trading Company Red Witch Double Fuerte is a modified blend of the East India Trading Company Red Witch. The main difference with the Double Fuerte is that it contains some extra ligero in the blend, and is available in a different frontmark (a 6 […]
Cigar Preview: Bernie Parent Cigar Getting Line Extensions
The Bernie Parent BSB No. 1 cigar is getting two additional vitolas. The Bernie Parent Cigar BSB No. 1 line, the second sports celebrity line launched by Rocky Patel Premium Cigas is getting two additional sizes. This follows up the original Bernie Parent BSB No. 1 which was made in a limited release this past […]
News: Aging Room Cigars to launch Aging Room Mini
Photo linked from Rafael Nodal’s Facebook page Oliveros Cigars’ President Rafael Nodal announced on his Facebook page the upcoming Aging Room Mini Cigar. The Aging Room Mini adds a cigarillo offering to the Aging Room Cigars’ line. According to what was posted on his facebook page, the Aging Room Mini: “Do you want a good […]