Tatuaje TAA 2014 The Tatuaje TAA 2014 is one of eight cigars that were released in 2014 exclusively for retailers who are members of the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA). This marks the fourth consecutive year that Tatuaje has made available a cigar to the TAA realizers. For the Tatuaje TAA 2014, brand owner Pete […]
Cigar News: Cigar Media Association Announces Nominees for 1st Cigar Industry Awards
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The following is text from an announcement of the Cigar Media Association. We at Cigar Coop and Stogie Geeks are proud to be nominated for one of the awards. The Cigar Media Association is pleased to announce the 1st Cigar Industry Awards. With the establishment of the Cigar Media Association in 2014, the 14 members involved in the […]
Cigar News: La Hoja Reserva Limitada 1962 (Cigar Preview)
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The La Hoja Cigars has announced the third new cigar in less than month. The La Hoja Reserva Limitada 1962 will be an annual limited production cigar. The company is also describing the Reserva 1962 as the “crown jewel” of their portfolio. The La Hoja Reserva Limitada 1962 will feature a six year old Ecuadorian Sumatra […]
2014 Year in Review: Factory of the Year (Small / Single) – Nica Sueño
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Today, we unveil the first of three new post-season awards for the 2014 Cigar Year. Today, we recognize a selection for “Factory of the Year”. It’s hard to make an apples to apples comparison, so this category is geared toward one that is either geared more toward a small, single operation. The selection for Factory […]
Aged Selects 2014 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #1 Joel Sherman 75th Celebration by Nat Sherman (2014 CIGAR OF THE YEAR)
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“The Joel Sherman 75th Celebration is simply the total package when it comes to a cigar. It has excellent flavor, a good amount of complexity, and top-notch construction. Nat Sherman and the Quesada family really took things to another level with this cigar.” The 2014 Cigar Coop Cigar of the Year is the Joel Sherman 75th […]
Aged Selects 2014 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #2 Quesada 40th Anniversary Corona Clasica
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“The Quesada 40th Anniversary Corona Clasica is a cigar that represents the highest level of work by the Quesadas. This cigar is nothing short of a grand slam home run…this may be talked about as an all-time historic cigar” Coming in at #2 is the Quesada 40th Anniversary Corona Clasica. In 2014 Quesada Cigars celebrated 40 years […]
Cigar Review: Ezra Zion FHK Truth
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Ezra Zion FHK Truth The Ezra Zion FHK marked the fifth line to be released by Ezra Zion Cigar Company. The cigar had an official release on January 1st, 2014 – making it for all practical purposes the first cigar to get released for the calendar year of 2014. The cigar was a major departure […]
Cigar News: Tatuaje M80 Returning to Two Guys Smoke Shop
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The Tatuaje M80, a cigar that was made available in 2011 as a one time limited edition cigar to Two Guys Smoke Shop is making a return. Two Guys Smoke Shop owner David Garafolo confirmed on his Facebook page, that the Tatuaje M80 would be returning to his New Hampshire-based retail shops this June. On […]
2014 Year in Review: Top 12 Cigar Industry Stories / Themes of 2014
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The 2014 Cigar of the Year Countdown will resume tomorrow on December 31st, 2014 at 3pm Eastern Time with the announcement of the #2 Cigar of the Year followed at 4pm Eastern by the #1 Cigar of the Year. For the fourth consecutive year, we bring you our selections and analysis for the Top 12 […]
Cigar News: RoMa Craft Tobac Intemperance BA XXI Revenge Heading to Mr J’s Havana Shop and Cigars on 6th
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RoMa Craft Tobac Intemperance BA XXI Revenge The RoMa Craft Tobac Intemperance BA XXI Revenge will have a new home in two shops. RoMa Craft Tobac co-owner Skip Martin has announced on his Facebook page that the cigar will be heading to Mr. J’s Havana Shop in West Warwick, Rhode Island and Cigars on 6th […]