The following press release (from ProCigar 2013) was received from S.A.G. Imports around the new Fonseca Cubano Exclusivo. The text appears below: Fonseca Cubano Exclusivo We are really excited about this project. We’ve been trying to figure how best to take advantage of the brand recognition of Fonseca without suffering from the perception that all […]
Gurkha 125th Anniversary The Gurkha 125th Anniversary Cigar was one of three cigars launched at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show by Gurkha Cigar Group. It was this particular cigar which was the centerpiece of the 2012 releases for Gurkha as 2012 marked the 125th Anniversary of the first Gurkha cigar. Gurkha would release this […]
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) Provide a re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/scored cigar. Today, we provide […]
H. Upmann Legacy The H. Upmann Legacy is a 2013 release by Altadis USA. This marks yet another brand by Altadis that is undergoing a facelift. One of our Top 12 Cigar Stories/Themes from 2012 was the movement by Altadis to reinvigorate some of their existing brands. In addition to jazzing up the blends, […]
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 […]
Perla del Mar by J.C. Newman – Perla G vitola The Perla del Mar is a new line of cigars that has been recently launched by J.C. Newman Cigar Company. First information of the Perla del Mar came out last April. While the Perla del Mar was showcased at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, it […]
Tatuaje 109 Federal 90th Redux (Picture directly linked from Federal Cigar Facebook) New Hampshire retailer, Federal Cigar has announced a retail exclusive cigar to coincide with the store’s 92nd anniversary. For this release, Federal Cigar turns back to Tatuaje Cigars with the Tatuaje 109 Federal 90th Redux. Initial details of this cigar appeared on the Federal […]
EH Cigars – Pasion Edgar Hoill Cigars has become another line of cigars under Christian Eiroa’s Tabacaleras Unidas umbrella. Hoill is best known as a photographer for his precision style that became known as “One Shot One Kill”. Hoill established a name in the cigar industry in 2012 as he collaborated with Room 101’s Matt […]
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) Provide a re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/scored cigar. Today, we provide […]
Tatuaje Cigars posted a picture and some comments on Facebook that indicated that the Tatuaje Monsters Series 2013 will be based on the character of Jason Voorhees from the Friday the 13th Series. All that was posted was a hockey mask and there was no specific mention of the cigar name. The number “6” on […]
