E.P. Carrillo Medalla D’Platino The E.P. Carrillo Medalla D’Platino is a limited production shop exclusive for Federal Cigar in New Hampshire. It is the second release of three limited production lonsdale-sized cigars that E.P. Carrillo is producing exclusively for Federal Cigar. Each of the three lonsdales share common blend components, but contain a different wrapper. […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 3, Number 50 (11/8/14)
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 will […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate and Pappy & Company Announce Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve (Cigar Preview)
Drew Estate Tobacco Company has announced they have entered into a agreement to produce “Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve” premium handmade cigar. The agreement is described as a partnership between Drew Estate and Pappy & Company. Pappy & Company is the family-owned merchandise division of Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery – the producers of Pappy […]
Cigar News: CAO Gold Nasty Nutcracker and CAO MX2 Rabid Reindeer Mark 2014 Christmas Theme Releases
Numerous retailers are reporting receiving a new pair of offerings from CAO. The CAO Gold Nasty Nutcracker and the CAO MX2 Rabid Reindeer are two limited production cigars are targeted to coincide with the Christmas Season. This marks the second consecutive year that CAO has done a Christmas-themed release following 2013’s CAO Angry Santa and CAO Evil Snowman. […]
Assessment Update: Joya Red Robusto by Joya de Nicaragua
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: Nat Sherman Epoca Selection Prince
Nat Sherman Epoca Selection – Prince The Nat Sherman Epoca Selection was one of several new lines introduced by Nat Sherman in 2014. This cigar is actually a re-launch of an old brand by the company. Nat Sherman is a company that has prided itself on its rich history and the Epoca brand plays a […]
Cigar News: Viva Republica to Release Limited Edition Cigar for Operation: Cigars for Warriors
Viva Republica and Cigars for Warriors have announced a collaborative limited edition cigar. The cigar will be produced by Viva Republica and all proceeds from the sales of the cigar will benefit the Operation: Cigars for Warriors charity. The cigar will ship on November 10th, 2014 which is Veteran’s Day. According to a press release, […]
Cigar News: Leccia Provides Update on State of Leccia Tobacco Brands with General Cigar
Sam Leccia of General Cigar Company has provided an update on the state of Leccia Tobacco as well as provided some insights into his new role at General Cigar Company. Now one month into his new role, Leccia provided updates on the brand names, blends, and some future plans in the works at General. This […]
Cigar Review: Miami Cigar and Company 25th Anniversary Nicaragua
Miami Cigar and Company 25th Anniversary Nicaragua 2014 marks the 25th anniversary for Miami Cigar and Company. To commemorate this occasion, the company has released a pair of limited edition cigars from made from the company’s two leading manufacturing partners. One cigars has was produced at La Aurora Cigars and is called the Miami Cigar and […]
Cigar News: Davidoff to Revamp Winston Churchill Brand
Winston Churchill Cigars will become the latest brand under the Davidoff of Geneva portfolio to undergo a makeover. Yesterday Cigar Aficionado has reported the news that Winston Churchill Cigars will be rebranded as Davidoff Winston Churchill Cigars. In addition, the cigars in the brand will be re-blended and undergo a packaging change. There will be […]