Puro Ambar, a cigar that has been part of the El Artista portfolio since 2011, is getting an overall refresh. This includes an updated blend and new packaging. “Puro Ambar has been part of our original line-up since 2011, however recently we have had a difficult time getting the original materials. So, we had […]
The past couple of years, the H. Upmann brand has been one of the busier ones in the Altadis U.S.A. portfolio. 2019 marked a very significant milestone as the brand celebrated its 175th anniversary. While the H. Upmann 175th Anniversary limited release was one of the more significant ones, there have been several other regular production […]
Smoke Inn has announced The Great Smoke 2021 will be a virtual event and not an in-person event. The change is due to the ongoing concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dubbed The Great Smoke “The Digital Experience” the event is slated for February 20, 2021. Smoke Inn has said the event will be broadcast in […]
In 2018, Boutique Blends underwent a major restructuring and expansion of its portfolio. One of those cigars that was released was the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua. In 2019, that cigar would go on to capture #1 Cigar of the Year for Cigar Aficionado. One might have figured with co-owner Rafael Nodal being the road warrior, […]
Protocol Cigars has announced the second installment of the Protocol Jane Doe Series with the Protocol Jane Doe 2.0. It is a one-time limited edition installment that will be sold exclusively through Smoke Inn in South Florida beginning Thursday, October 1st, 2020. Protocol Jane Doe keeps to Protocol’s theme of law enforcement and is appropriate […]
For the past decade at the IPCPR Trade Show, one could expect a trade show within a trade show when it came to General Cigar Company. This would include a ton of new releases exhibited in such a way that would remind you at Macy’s Department Show in New York. At the start of 2020, […]
2020 was definitely a quieter year for Foundation Cigar Company compared to previous years, but its an important year as Nicholas Melillo is celebrating five years at the helm of his own company. This year, Foundation brings a couple of brand extensions to the table, including one that commemorates the 5th anniversary. For the 5th […]
In 2020, J.C. Newman Cigar Company is celebrating its 125th anniversary in business, but today we look at a cigar from a brand that was created for the company’s 110th anniversary, the Diamond Crown Maximus. It was back in 1996 when J.C. Newman launched the Diamond Crown brand for its 100th anniversary. Ten years later, […]
For Prime Time Episode 155, we welcome the “Protocol Boys”, Juan Cancel and Kevin Keithan of Protocol Cigars back to the show. Protocol Cigars has been quite active in 2020 – they seem to be everywhere! We will catch up Juan and Kevin and get insights into what is going on. We’ll also see what […]
On Prime Time Special Edition 83, the one and only Nick Perdomo, President of Perdomo Cigars, returns to Prime Time – this time visiting the SE side of the house. It’s been a busy summer for Nick and the Perdomo Army. This includes a very successful launch of the new Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary cigars. […]
For Prime Time Jukebox Episode 18, we turn their attention to Soundtracks and Scores as we recap some of our favorite tunes from the world of cinema and motion pictures! For the cigars during the broadcast, Dave smokes the Drew Estate KFC Swamp Thang, and Coop smokes the JSK Tyrannical Buc Maduro. As always you […]
The Cigar Industry Report is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of the news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. In addition, each week we will look back at Cigar Coop history. Look for this report every Saturday morning at […]
