Viaje Summerfest 2013 Disclaimer: As you will read in this assessment, this author had some input into the size of the cigar. However, there was no further involvement in terms of the blending or testing of this cigar prior to being released. There were no pre-release samples smoked. The Viaje Summefest 2013 marks the fourth […]
The Football – Cigar (Touchdown Blend) At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, we got to look at the products from a company called “The Football Cigar”. As the name indicates, they produce cigars in vitolas shaped like a football. Many people are familiar with a ultra-limited cigar made by Arturo Fuente called the OpusX Football. […]
The Cigar Week Wrap is a one stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of our news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. We will throw in a few bonus items from time to time as well. Our intent is to […]
In a post on the company’s blog page, Crowned Heads co-owner Jon Huber documented a week he spent at Ernesto Perez-Carriillo’s Tabacalera La Alianza factory in the Dominican Republic. In his trip report, Huber mentioned two projects the company has in the works. Huber mentioned that the “finishing touches” were being put on what is […]
Nestor Miranda Special Selection Exclusivo Regional (Photo linked directly from Miami Cigar Facebook page) Miami Cigar and Company announced on their Facebook page the launch of a regional release under the Nestor Miranda Special Selection line. The Nestor Miranda Special Selection Exclusivo Regional will be released in two sizes and will feature a San Andres […]
Affinity by Sindicato Cigar Group The Affinity is among three cigars launched by Sindicato Cigar Group. These cigars were showcased at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. Sindicato was definitely a company many were keeping an eye on. The company was officially launched in March, 2013. The company was started by a group of 45 strong […]
Fabricas Unidas, the umbrella company for the brands owned by Christian Eiroa has announced a buy back program for cigar boxes. This will allow Fabricas Unidas to re-use cigar boxes on future production. Information on this program was communicated in a letter by Eiroa that was published in the August 20th, IPCPR newsletter. According to Eiroa, […]
At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, I had an opportunity to sit down and talk with Victor Vitale of Legacy Brands. I have been familiar with Vitale’s work in the cigar industry, and had only communicated with him via email. When I met Vitale in person, I found someone who has […]
G.R. Tabacaleras Company, the Miami cigar factory owned by Gran Habano’s George Rico has officially announced the G.A.R. Deli concept. G.A.R. Deli has been a concept talked for some time. This provides a customer an opportunity blend his/her own cigar cigar. With the G.A.R. Deli concept, a customer can actually select a wrapper, binder, and […]
XIKAR Xi3 B2 Cutter XIKAR’s big announcement came a little over a week before the trade show when the company announced it was selling its HC and Defiance cigar brands to Cigar International. Part of the rationale for this move was to allow the company to focus on its bread and butter – cigar accessories. […]
Wholesale distributor Alliance Cigar recently announced they have become the exclusive distributor for a new line extension to My Father Cigar’ Flor De Las Antillas line. The Flor De Las Antillas DeSocio adds a 5 3/4 x 54 vitola into the lie. Information on this announcement was communicated in the recent summer newsletter of Alliance […]
Nomad LE Esteli Lot 1386 The Nomad LE Esteli Lot 1386 is the second cigar to be released by Nomad Cigar Company. It is intended to be a one time limited release. Nomad Cigar Company was launched in 2012 by Fred Rewey. Rewey is an accomplished author and public speaker – especially around entrepreneurial topics. He […]
