Lost & Found Cigars, the venture partnered by Tony Bellatto of La Barba Cigars and both Robert Caldwell and Jaclyn Sears of Caldwell Cigar Company has announced a second batch of cigars. One of those cigars is the Lost & Found Rebel Bingo. It is expected to reach a limited set of retailers in […]
Cigar News: La Flor Dominicana Firecracker to be Shop Exclusive to Two Guys Smoke Shop in New Hampshire
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La Flor Dominicana will be making the latest iteration of Two Guys Smoke Shop’s Firecracker. The New Hampshire-based retailer formally announced the details behind the Firecracker – the retailer’s signature size 3 x 50 vitola with a closed foot. The cigars are expected to be available in early April. According to the Two Guys Smoke […]
Cigar Review: Quesada Selección España Beli-Lance
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Quesada, Review
Quesada Seleccion Espana Beli-Lance The Quesada Seleccion Espana Beli-Lance is one of two limited production shop exclusives sizes of the Seleccion Espana being made available to Illinois retailer Casa de Montecristo. The Quesada Seleccion Espana made its debut in 2011 at the ProCigar festival. It was originally intended for the cigar market in Spain, but based on […]
Cigar Review: Avo Limited Edition 2007 (Avo LE07) (Part of Avo’s Greatest Hits Sampler)
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, AVO, Avo's Greatest Hits, Davidoff, Review
Avo Limited Edition 2007 – Avo LE07 2007 marked the seventh consecutive year of an Avo Limited Edition cigar as the Avo Limited Edition 2007 (Avo LE07) made its debut. The Avo LE07 coincided with brand ambassador Avo Uvezian’s 81th birthday. From 2001 through 2014, the release of the annual limited edition was timed right […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 4, Number 17 (3/21/15)
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The Cigar Industry Report is a one stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop and Stogie Geeks. It is a combination of our news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. We will also recap what happened on our Stogie Geeks show. Finally, each week we […]
Assessment Update: Viaje Super Shot Criollo 2015 12 Gauge
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Assessment Update, Viaje
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/score cigars. Today, we re-assess […]
Cigar Review: Viaje White Label Project (WLP) PL TB#7
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Review, Viaje, Viaje White Label Project
Viaje White Label Project (WLP) PL TB#7 The Viaje White Label Project (WLP) PL TB#7 was a 2014 release by Viaje Cigars. The name stands for “Petite Lancero Test Blend No. 7” The cigar introduced the first petite lancero blend for Andre Farkas’ company. The line is described by Viaje as a “vehicle by which […]
Cigar Review: MBombay Kesara Toro
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Bombay Tobak, MBombay, Review
MBombay Kesara Toro The MBombay Kesara is one of four lines currently offered by Bombay Tobak. The company is run by Mel Shah. Shah is a retailer who owns Fame Wine and Cigars in Palm Springs, California. After retiring from the IT industry in 2001, Shah opened his shop and now after more than […]
Cigar News: The Griffin’s Special Edition Club Series III
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The Grffin’s Special Edition Club Series III – Photo Credit: Oettinger Davidoff AG The Griffin’s has announced its third and final installment in its Special Edition Club House series. The Griffin’s Special Edition Club Series III will feature a theme of nightlife and entertainment. The cigar is a limited production cigar and currently available. The […]
Cigar News: Roberto P. Duran Cigars and Azan Tobacco Group to Partner with Eric Piras
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Roberto P. Duran Premium Cigars and Azan Tobacco Group has announced a partnership with tobacco industry veteran Eric Piras. The partnership is intended to help the company expand into new markets internationally. The latest move in the company’s aggressive growth plans was announced today via press release. Eric Piras Piras is based in Hong Kong […]