As many of our readers know, we have been following the Ortega Wild Bunch Series 2013 since it was announced late in 2012. We have had an opportunity to smoke each of the releases. The Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 series is a unique limited production cigar concept that was introduced by Ortega Premium Cigars. The […]
Newly formed Crux Cigar Company is preparing for their initial launch. The company plans to release three different blends in two vitolas – the Ninfamaniac, Ninfamaniac Dark, and the Skeeterz. The company also plans to follow this up with three more blends (Classic, Passport, Bull & Bear) in May. Crux Cigar Company was formed by […]
The La Palina Collection Mr. Sam, a cigar released in 2013 as a limited edition cigar is returning. The company says as result of the positive response from the marketplace, the cigar is returning. This time it will be released in three sizes and now become a permanent part of the portfolio. The La Palina […]
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 provide […]
At the 2014 Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) convention held in Cabo San Lucas , it was announced that My Father Cigars will be providing an exclusive cigar to TAA members. The My Father TAA Exclusive will add a 6 x 50 box-pressed toro based on the original My Father blend. The My Father TAA […]
Undercrown Dogma by Drew Estate The Undercrown Dogma is a soon to be released limited production line extension by Drew Estate as a part of its Undercrown brand. The cigar was created to be a tribute to the Cigar Dojo online community and it will be sold exclusively through Smoke Inn. The Undercrown Dogma adds […]
At the Tobacconists Association of America (TAA) conference held March 23 – 27, 2014 in Cabo San Lucas, it was confirmed that once again Tatuaje Cigars would be providing a special release to its member retailers. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Tatuaje made available an exclusive cigar to TAA retailers. The Tatuaje TAA […]
Padron Cigars will be releasing a line extension to the retailers who are members of the Tobacconists Association of America (TAA). The Padron 1964 Anniversary Belicoso TAA Exclusive adds a 5 x 52 Belicoso into the line to both the natural and maduro offerings. Information on this release was made available to attendees of the TAA […]
Over the past few weeks, I’ve had several conversations with various retailers in the cigar industry. The topic revolved around the effort it takes to put on our IPCPR Trade Show coverage. With over 200 articles last year, nobody delivered product coverage from the IPCPR like we did. It was a large amount of resources […]
Numerous retailers have confirmed that Altadis USA will be providing a cigar to the Tobacconists Association of America (TAA) under its H. Upmann brand. The H. Upmann Bank Note TAA Exclusive will provide a corona sized offering to TAA members. Information on this release was made available to attendees of the TAA Convention held March 23 […]
In a conversation with Eddie Tarazona, founder of Tarazona Cigars, Cigar Coop has learned that production of “much of the Tarazona brand including Revolution 305” will be moving to Noel Rojas’ Tabacalera Aromas de Jalapa factory. Noel Rojas is also the owner of Guayacan Cigars. In addition to making the Guayacan Cigars at his factory, […]
Nat Sherman is preparing to launch its next line of the Michael Herklots era. The Nat Sherman Epoca will re-launch what was the first cigar brand owned by Nat Sherman upon his acquisition of the New York-based cigar company Schwab Brothers and Baer in 1929. Information on this announcement was made via a press release. […]
