Following the announcement by Fred Rewey that he has sold his Nomad Cigar Company brands to Ezra Zion Cigar Company, Ezra Zion outlined some initial details around the transition. First up, distribution will move to TX Distribution. This is the distribution company set up by Ezra Zion last year that is based in Alford, Texas. […]
Cigar News: Marrero Cigar Company Announces Cigar Factory Partnership and Artistico Salomon Line
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Marrero Cigar Company’s announced it is teaming up with cigar artist Felix Gonzalez at a new cigar factory in Tamboril, Dominican Republic called Fabrica MCR. The partnership is releasing its first project, an artesian cigar line known as Artistico Salomon. Each cigar is a unique piece of art in terms of the wrapper’s imagery. “I […]
Announcement: Prime Time Show Episode 60 – Max Fernandez and Terence Reilly, Aganorsa Leaf – 10pm EST, 7pm PST
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Prime Time is back from the IPCPR and ready to roll as we have a jam-packed episode. For Episode 60, we welcome Max Fernandez and Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf. We will get the story behind this company, it’s recent rebranding, and why the tobaccos this vertically integrated company prodiuces are considered some of […]
Feature Story: Spotlight on Miami Cigar and Company at the 2018 IPCPR
William Cooper Feature Story, IPCPR 2018, Uncategorized 2 Comments Feature Story, IPCPR 2018, La Aurora, Miami Cigars, Toscano
As in the past Miami Cigar and Company’s booth served as a hub for its own brands as well as the other brands it distributes a this year’s IPCPR Trade Show. In 2018, those brands include the La Aurora and Toscano brands. One big change from 2017 was the absence of Viva Republica from the […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 7, Number 32 (6/30/18)
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The Cigar Industry Report is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of the news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. In addition, each week we will look back at Cigar Coop history. Look for this report every Saturday morning at […]
Prime Time Show Episode 16: Bryan Mussard, Cattle Baron Cigars
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For Episode 16 of the Prime Time Show, we welcome Bryan Mussard of Cattle Baron Cigars. Bryan comes into the cigar business via the cattle industry – and he’s one of the most influential people in that industry. We will learn how he made his way into the cigar industry and get some insights on the brand. In our […]
Cigar News: Southern Draw Cigars Introduces New Packaging and Band Art at 2017 IPCPR
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At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Southern Draw Cigars introduced new packaging and band art to its whole portfolio. Most visible to end consumers will be unique color schemes for each of the company’s seven blends to make them easily identifiable. The company worked with Sancho Oset and Starky Arias of Cigar Rings of Estelí to […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Adds 4 x 32 Vitola Across Majority of Portfolio
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At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show opening in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 11th, Drew Estate will unveil a massive line horizontal extension that includes a series of 4 x 32 vitolas packaged in ten-count tins. The cigars reach most of the brands in the Drew Estate portfolio, including its premium brands. This line extension […]
Cigar News: Casa de Montecristo Opens New Premium Cigar Lounge in Austin
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Tabacalera USA has opened the doors on its new Austin, Texas Casa de Montecristo lounge and retail store. Come June 16 and 17, the new location will have its formal launch with a series of special events to commemorate the occasion. Back in February, Tabacalera USA announced Austin, Texas would become home to a Casa de Montecristo lounge. The new Casa de […]
Cigar Review: Jas Sum Kral Zlatno Sonce Toro
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Jas Sum Kral, JSK, Review
The Jas Sum Kral Zlatno Sonce is a Connecticut Shade offering by Jas Sum Kral (JSK) cigars. The company was founded by cigar enthusiast Riste Riatevski. After being disappointed with many cigars on the market, Riatevski set out to create his own cigar that would satisfy him. That cigar turned out to be a Habano offering known […]