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) A re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide a rating […]
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 2011, we introduced our own concept of a cigar draft. The idea was to take a look at new cigars in the pipeline and see which ones we would reach for first. This has evolved into a way for us to look at 20 cigars to look most forward to. We integrate […]
New Hampshire retailer, Federal Cigar is adding a fourth vitola to its My Father Le Bijou Federal Connecticut line. This cigar will be a 5 5/8 x 55 Grand Robusto. The information was communicated in an email to customers. The My Father Le Bijou Federal Cigar Connecticut is a retail exclusive to Federal Cigar. This […]
Viaje Cigars has confirmed that four retailers will receive the Viaje Exclusivo Chiquito for 2013. Information appeared on the company Facebook page as well as company founder Andre Farkas’ Facebook page. The four retailers are an increase from 2011 when the Exclusivo Chiquito was only shipped to two retailers. The four retailers selected for […]
Tatuaje Exclusive Series Tobacco Plaza DD (Original release – “dry pack”) The Tatuaje Exclusive Series Tobacco Plaza DD is a retail exclusive cigar to Great Neck, NY retailer Tobacco Plaza. It was first released in 2012. The Tatuaje Exclusive Series is a umbrella used by Tatuaje for special release cigars such as retail exclusive and […]
The following is the official press release from La Palina Cigars on the La Palina Collection: The Goldie Laguito No. 5. We also covered the initial word of this cigar back on January 30, 2013. Goldic Drell Paley, the namesake of I.a Palina cigars, was the wife of Samuel Paley, who founded the company in […]
The following is the official press release from La Flor Dominicana on the La Flor Dominicana Double Press Maduro. We also covered the initial word of this cigar back on April 5th. Packaging for LFD Double Press Maduro La Flor Dominicana is proud to announce the release of the 2013 Exclusive TAA Cigar, available only […]
CAO Brazilia Carnivale The CAO Brazilia Carnivale is a limited release cigar that was released by CAO in 2013. This release follows a strategy we’ve seen by several of the larger cigar companies by reinvigorating some excitement into their existing brands. In this case, CAO turns to its Brazilia line. With the Brazilia Carnivale is […]
Asylum Straight Jacket Over the past few weeks, there has been word of a new limited production run line being launched by Asylum Cigars called the Asylum Straight Jacket. The Asylum Straight Jacket is being positioned as a very full-bodied offering. There were teasers on the Asylum Cigars Facebook page. Recently there was some additional information from […]
Picture of the original Casa Magna Domus Magnus – this blend will be returning as the Domus Magnus II but using a 2007 Jalapa Sun-grown wrapper Quesada Cigars posted a picture on their Facebook page with a caption “Thank God its back. D Magnus II.” This is a reference to a new and upcoming release […]
Macanudo®, America’s best-selling premium cigar brand, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of Golf Channel’s hit series Big Break. The reality competition’s 19th season, called Big Break Mexico, premieres on Monday, May 13 at 9 PM ET. Alan Willner, vice president of marketing for General Cigar, parent company of Macanudo said, “Whether on the course or at the 19th hole, bonding with friends through golf often includes the enjoyment […]
