“The tapering and size of this cigar gives the Epicure Short Salomone its own identity when compared to the other sizes, yet remains true to the roots of the Epicure blend. Most importantly, the flavors excel with this cigar.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Plasencia S.A. Short Salomone: […]
Today the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) advised its retail members to will immediately stop selling to anyone under the age of 21 following an announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the Federal Government raising the tobacco purchase age to 21. The FDA issued the following statement on its website: [themify_box ] […]
“This is a company making some excellent cigars, and without a doubt, the HVC First Selection Broadleaf Toro is one of the best the company has done. This is a case where the HVC not only ventured out of its comfort zone, but hits a grand slam home run in the process” Wrapper: Connecticut […]
It’s our post Christmas Edition of the Prime Time Show and tonight, Tim Wong of Pier 28 Cigars drops by Aaron’s studio for what seems to be an annual visit We’ll catch up on Pier 28 Cigars as well as all of the brands that Tim is involved with. Plus in our Live True segment, […]
At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, J.C. Newman Cigar Company showcased a maduro counterpart to its Perla Del Mar line appropriately called the Perla Del Mar Maduro. Perla Del Mar translates to “Pearl of the Sea”. It is said that the early European explorers gave the country of Cuba that name. The […]
“…it gives new meaning to the word flavor bomb. ” Wrapper: Authentic Corojo, Honduras Binder: Authentic Corojo, Honduras Filler: Authentic Corojo, Honduras Country of Origin: Honduras Factory: El Aladino Vitola: 50 x 5 Price: $12.75 Review: Eiroa Dark 50 x 5 by C.L.E. Cigar Company (9/29/19) Appearances on Countdown (By Year/Brand): 4 (2012, 2013, 2017, 2019) Coming in […]
“…the flavors delivered were excellent and balanced each other nicely. It’s a very different Connecticut Broadleaf with a smoother profile” Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country Of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: My Father Cigars SA Vitola: 7 1/8 x 49 Price: $13.00 Review: Tatuaje – The Bride (5/8/19) Appearances on Countdown (By Year/Brand): 6 (2010, 2011, […]
Micallef Cigars has announce the launch of PredX – The Predicate Exchange. It’s a concept that involves pooling together predicate blends and intellectual property, and allowing members to submit, search, and license them to members. It’s intended to facilitate getting predicate (grandfathered) blends subject to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Deeming Rules. The […]
The Bolívar brand is certainly one of the world’s most iconic brands. It is most famous for being a Cuban cigar brand, but there is a non-Cuban version that General Cigar Company has marketed. It’s the brand named after Simón Bolívar, the South American military and political leader who helped lead Colombia, Venezuela, Panama, Ecuador, […]
“To me this is one of the best releases of the Morphine to date.” Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro/Ecuadorian Maduro (Barber Pole for Lancero Only) Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaragua Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Fabrica Oveja Negra Lancero: 7 1/4 x 42 Price: $11.50 Review: Black Label Trading Company Morphine Lancero 2018 (1/21/19) Appearances on Countdown […]
“When it comes to the Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 Toro, this is a cigar that is going to excel in the most important category – flavor. Add in some excellent construction and the right amount of complexity, and it’s going to make for an excellent cigar experience. ” Wrapper: U.S. Connecticut Havana Seed […]
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 […]
