Avo Uvezian (Cigar Coop Photo) Recently, we reported some initial information about the upcoming Avo Limited Edition 2013 dubbed the Avo Dominant 13. On February 28, first information around the cigar architecture and packaging was reported by Cigar Aficionado. The Dominant 13 is another cigar that pays tribute to brand ambassador Avo Uvezian’s musical roots […]
Casa Fernandez Aganorsa Leaf Maduro – El Supremo The 2012 IPCPR Trade Show saw Casa Fernandez introduce the Casa Fernandez Aganorsa Maduro. This release saw Casa Fernandez introduce a maduro offering using Aganorsa leaf tobacco. This offering complements the company’s original Casa Fernandez Aganorsa Leaf – which is a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapped cigar featuring 100% […]
Recluse Draconian (Image provided by Iconic Leaf Cigars) The Recluse Draconian will be the second line of cigars by startup company Iconic Leaf Cigars. This line will feature a new blend, which will be a maduro and three new shapes known as the Sidewinder. Iconic Leaf Cigars launched their first blend, the Recluse at the […]
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/scored cigar. Today, we provide […]
Martin Family of Cigars will be introducing the company’s first limited edition cigar. This cigar will be called the Pedro Martin Limited Edition. Information on a limited edition cigar was first mentioned on the October 6, 2012 edition of Kiss My Ash Radio, by company owner Maria Martin. Since then there have been some social […]
Picture directly linked from J. Fuego Cigars Twitter (@JFuegocigars) J. Fuego Cigars has some line and packaging changes coming to its Origen Natural line. Information of these changes was reported on the company’s twitter and Jesus L. Fuego’s Facebook accounts. The Origen Natural line will have some new packaging to it. With the line extensions, […]
In 2010 La Aurora Cigars was in the middle of celebrating its 107th anniversary. As a part of that celebration year, the Guillermo Leon Signature was released. This cigar bears the name of La Aurora owner Guillermo Leon (who would actually outright buy the company from E. Leon Jimenes the following year in 2011). The Guillermo Leon […]
The following press release (from ProCigar 2013) was received from S.A.G. Imports around the new Fonseca Cubano Exclusivo. The text appears below: Fonseca Cubano Exclusivo We are really excited about this project. We’ve been trying to figure how best to take advantage of the brand recognition of Fonseca without suffering from the perception that all […]
Gurkha 125th Anniversary The Gurkha 125th Anniversary Cigar was one of three cigars launched at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show by Gurkha Cigar Group. It was this particular cigar which was the centerpiece of the 2012 releases for Gurkha as 2012 marked the 125th Anniversary of the first Gurkha cigar. Gurkha would release this […]
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/scored cigar. Today, we provide […]
H. Upmann Legacy The H. Upmann Legacy is a 2013 release by Altadis USA. This marks yet another brand by Altadis that is undergoing a facelift. One of our Top 12 Cigar Stories/Themes from 2012 was the movement by Altadis to reinvigorate some of their existing brands. In addition to jazzing up the blends, […]
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 […]
