Plasencia Cigars has announced a three-pack sampler that will contain one of each of the three vitolas offered in the Plasencia Alma del Fuego line. The Plasencia Alma del Fuego (which translates to “Soul of Fire”) brand was introduced in 2019 and pays tribute to the island of Ometepe which is in Lake Nicaragua. Ometepe […]
In 2019, Drew Estate celebrated the 20 years of the ACID cigar brand. As many know, ACID is Drew Estate’s signature line of infused cigars. The launch of the ACID brand not only laid the foundation for Drew Estate cigars, but it would lay the foundation for Drew Estate as a premium cigar and tobacco […]
General Cigar Company has announced the Punch Signature has undergone a packaging change. Featuring the same blend, the new-look Punch Signature will begin reaching stores this month. “Punch Signature represents the best of Central American cigars. It has a great blend and a medium-plus profile that people really love. This blend was out of stock […]
The ladies are back for Prime Time Jukebox Episode 33. In honor of Women’s History Month, Dave and Coop will explore some of the female artists from both a foundational and contemporary standpoint. We’ll go through some of our favorite female artists and discuss some of our favorite tunes by them. For the cigars during […]
Note: for many years I have contended that Cigar Coop is not a blog. However, we are a media site with a blog component. This series you are reading is as “bloggy” as a blog can be as we leverage that component to the fullest. What happens when you load a car up, pack up some […]
Blackbird Cigar Company has announced it has created an exclusive cigar for Stogiebird, the subscription service owned by Sam Leccia. The cigar is called Ruffed Grouse, and its named after the Pennsylvania State bird. Pennsylvania is the home to Stogie Bird. The Ruffed Goruse is described as a four-country blend consisting of a Habano wrapper, […]
Altadis USA has announced it will be releasing the Saint Luis Rey Carenas. Carenas is a cigar that pays homage to the Puerto de Carenas, a port in Honduras now known as the Port of Havana. It’s the first Saint Luis Rey release by Altadis since 2017’s Saint Luis Rey Natural Broadleaf. The story of Carenas […]
Next month, the Smokin Tabacco Show will be celebrating its one-year anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, Smokin Tabacco will be hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation. From now until April 30th, 2021 (the anniversary of the show), all proceeds from the Smokin Tabacco store from every single item sold through April […]
The 601 La Bomba Warhead Series is a near-annual limited cigar offered by Espinosa Cigars. Warhead is an extension of the original 601 La Bomba line, but it replaces the Nicaraguan Habano wrapper with a Broadleaf wrapper. As the name Warhead indicates, this is intended to be a stronger and bolder cigar. Each installment of […]
Each week, I have the opportunity to produce the news segment for KMA Talk Radio. On the Cigar Coop “blog,” we will now post replays of the shows the week following the date the show is aired. The March 6th was a little different as I had the opportunity to co-host Episode 412 of KMA […]
Tonight Billy and Gus Fakih make their Prime Time debut. Billy and Gus are the brothers behind Artesano Del Tobacco. This is the company that produces the Viva La Vida product. We’ll hear Billy and Gus’ story, including their roots of owning one of New York City’s iconic retail establishments. We’ll learn a little more […]
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations are out – and they are as controversial as always. Tonight, we will be joined by Seth “Big Tuna” Geise and break down the nominations – and make our cases for who should be in. Plus on the previous Prime Time Jukebox, Dave and Coop drafted their […]
