Fonseca CXX Anni The Fonseca CXX Anni is a special limited edition cigar made by the folks at S.A.G Imports. This cigar was released under S.A.G’s Fonseca line to commemorate the 120th anniversary of that particular brand. Sometimes when I get a cigar, for whatever reason I don’t get around to reviewing it right away. […]
Cigar Preview: 7-20-4 1874 Series
At the 2010 IPCPR Trade show, Kurt Kendall’s 7-20-4 line caught the eye of a lot of retailers and manufacturers at the show. The 7-20-4 stick started in Kendall’s Cigar Store(s) – Twins Smoke Shop in New Hampshire. The cigar was named after an older line that started about 100 years ago, but went defunct. […]
Press Release (and Thoughts): Toraño Family Cigar Company Teams Up with Dwayne Wade to Help Kids
This is post 400 on Cigar Coop. What better way to have a post where the cigar community gives back as they always do. Here is a great press release from Torano Family Cigars. Imagine attached of Carlos “Llaca” Torano handing box to Dwayne Wade FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORAÑO FAMILY CIGAR COMPANY TEAMS UP WITH […]
Press Release: REINADO® Receives a 91 Rating from Smoke Magazine and Introduces Two New Sizes at the 79th Annual IPCPR Convention and International Trade Show
REINADO® Receives a 91 Rating from Smoke Magazine and Introduces Two New Sizes at the 79th Annual IPCPR Convention and International Trade Show Oradell, NJ — July 14, 2011 (PR.com) — Experiencing tremendous success as a new premium boutique cigar brand, the REINADO® Torpedo, 6 1/8 x 52, has received a coveted 91 rating in […]
Cigar Review: Cu-Avana Punisher
Cu’Avana Punisher A friend of mine asked me if I ever heard of “The Punisher”. This is a cigar made by a boutique company called Cu-Avana. I had not heard of this cigar, but it was explained to me that this was being billed as one of the most powerful smokes on the market place. […]
Cigar Review: Aging Room Cigars M356 by Oliveros
Aging Room Cigars M356 There is no doubt the limited edition cigars have created excitement in the cigar industry. Recently I had a discussion with a manufacturer about taking a limited edition cigar and moving it into the core line (similar to what E.P. Carrillo did with the Limitada 2010 moving it to Elencos). When […]
Press Release: Toraño Family Cigar Company Unveils Blends from the “Vault”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Miami, FL) July 12, 2011: Torano Family Cigar Company is excited to unleash Vault, the family’s newest cigar creation. The Torano family will unveil Vault at the upcoming 2011 IPCPR in Las Vegas. Blends from the Vault originate from the family’s cigar “blend book” which was started by Carlos Torano, Sr. in […]
Press Release (and thoughts): GURKHA REVEALS THREE NEW RETAILER EXCLUSIVE BRANDS: CELLAR RESERVE, ROYAL CHALLENGE AND SEDUCTION
GURKHA REVEALS THREE NEW RETAILER EXCLUSIVE BRANDS: CELLAR RESERVE, ROYAL CHALLENGE AND SEDUCTION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MIAMI, FL., July 11, 2011: Beach Cigar Group Inc., owner of Gurkha Cigars, one of world’s most premium and luxurious cigar brands announced today the creation of three new retailer exclusive brands timed to launch at this year’s IPCPR […]
Red Alert: HR 1639 and why the FDA Threat is Real to the Cigar Industry
Back in April, I posted some information on why all cigar enthusiasts need to get behind HR 1639. This is some important legislation that give premium cigars an exemption from FDA control. I called this “the most important political action item I have posted to date.” There is now a real sense of urgency that […]
Cigar Pre-Review: E.P. Carrillo Core Line Maduro – Pre-Release Sample
E.P. Carrillo Core Line Maduro – Club 52 Vitola Back when Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr. was with La Gloria Cubana, one of my favorite cigars he blended was the La Gloria Cubana Serie R Maduro. That cigar has become one of my favorite “go to” cigars since I became a cigar enthusiast. Earlier this year, when […]