Back in May we noted that Sindicato Cigars was getting ready to release its maduro counterpart to its Sindicato line. The company has now officially made the announcement of the Sindicato Maduro. The Sindicato Maduro is the sixth blend to be released since the company launched over a year ago. The cigar is targeted for […]
Kurt Kendall’s 7-20-4 cigars is getting ready to launch its fifth line. The 7-20-4 Factory 57 is scheduled to hit retailer shelves this October. It is anticipated that this cigar will be showcased at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. The 7-20-4 brand is a old brand name brought back by Kendall. 7-20-4 […]
As exclusively first broken on Stogie Geeks, the J. Grotto Anniversary will be the fourth line of cigars released by Ocean State Cigars. This will join the J. Grotto, J. Grotto Reserve, and J. Grotto Silk lines. The J. Grotto Anniversary is significant because it is the first Connecticut Broadleaf cigar. The cigars are expected […]
Even before CAO Cigars was acquired by General Cigar Company, they had been famous for their sampler packs. Now CAO is teaming up with Flying Dog Brewery to pair four robusto-sized cigars with four beers from the Brewery. The CAO “Art of Craft” will be launched on July 1st and will be exclusively sold at […]
Camacho Ecuador – Toro The Camacho Ecuador is the seventh core line to be released by Camacho Cigars since the company initiated its “Bold Standard” campaign last year. This campaign not only involved rebranding their cigars with a new logo and new packaging, but it also involved line consolidation and blend changes. The company launched […]
Herrera Esteli Lancero – Edicion Limitada 2014 The Herrera Esteli Lancero – Edicion Limitada 2014 is the sixth frontmark to be released Drew Estate’s Herrera Esteli line. It is also the first limited edition frontmark in the line. The cigar was initially announced in December and has recently made its way to brick and mortar […]
Bello Natural by Cuba Tobacco Cigar Company – Piramide The Bello Natural is one of several lines from Cuba Tobacco Cigar Company. The name Bello comes from the company’s owner Pedro Bello. The Bello family has a long tradition in the cigar industry. Cuba Tobacco Cigar Company is based in Little Havana in Miami, Florida […]
Welcome to our 2014 IPCPR Trade Show Preview. During the next five weeks, we will provide a preview into the cigar industry’s biggest event – the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show that begins on July 19th. Over the next few weeks, we’ll have a weekly preview from an industry standpoint. In between, expect lots of announcements […]
The Undercrown Flying Pig is heading to an event Oxmoor Smoke Shop in Louisville Kentucky on June 18th, 2014. Drew Estate Chairman Jonathan Drew posted a photograph of some unwrapped bunched Undercrown Flying Pigs on his Facebook page. Drew also commented on the photo, “I’m amped up to bring some of the pre release UCFP […]
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 […]
Davidoff is planning on introduction several line extensions to its popular Davidoff Nicaragua line. A Diadema Fina frontmark will become the fourth regular production size, and fifth overall to the Davidoff Nicaragua brand. An offshoot of the Davidoff Nicaragua line in the form of mini cigars called Primeros by Davidoff by Nicaragua is also be […]
Villiger Cigars will add two new vitolas to its Cabarete Maduro and Trill lines. The Cabarete Maduro will add a 5 x 60 Gordo which will become the fifth frontmark in that line. Meanwhile, as we mentioned in our assessment of the Trill, a 5 x 46 Corona will be added to that line – […]