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Pre-Review: The Liga Privada Dirty Rat

September 4, 2010 William Cooper Pre-Review, Uncategorized No Comments Drew Estate, IPCPR, Liga Privada, Pre-Review

Pre-Review:  The Liga Privada Dirty Rat

Since I’ve gotten a lot of new sticks at IPCPR that still might require aging or are still in prototypes, I’ve opted to introduce a concept called the “Pre-Review”.  I know that isn’t exactly good grammar, but this will allow me to post some initial impressions of cigars that fall into those categories I mention.   […]

A Video Message from Cigar Coop on Largo, Florida

September 3, 2010 William Cooper Uncategorized No Comments Pleasure Police

I thought I would try a little video here.  More of an experiment, but the message is still there….

What Better Way to Settle Your Differences…enjoy a CIGAR!

September 3, 2010 William Cooper Uncategorized No Comments People

What better way to settle your differences than to go to dinner and have a nice cigar? This is a great tradition. If the Pleasure Police get their way, then this great tradition could go away.  Click below to read the story on how Albert Haynesworth and Mike Shanahan will do this. Haynesworth says he […]

Not Just Cigars – A Visit to the Alec Bradley Lounge (Tales from the IPCPR Part 16)

September 3, 2010 William Cooper Uncategorized No Comments Alec Bradley, IPCPR

Not Just Cigars – A Visit to the Alec Bradley Lounge (Tales from the IPCPR Part 16)

The new Alec Bradley Tempus Maduro There were companies such as General, Miami, and Torano C that had major release years of new sticks at IPCPR.    There were other cigar companies like Oliva, Camacho, and CAO that did not have major release years and instead chose to tweak their product lines.  The visit to Alec […]

Cigar Review: Joya de Nicaragua Cabinetta Serie

September 3, 2010 William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments Joya de Nicaragua, Nice to Have, Review

Cigar Review: Joya de Nicaragua Cabinetta Serie

The Joya de Nicaragua Cabinetta Serie – Toro Double wrapper cigars are nothing new to the cigar business.  There have been many successful barber-pole (i.e. Camacho Liberty 2007) and pinstripe (CAO Cigars) cigars that provide a terrific level of complexity.   However, 2010 seems to be the year of the combining two different wrappers creating “segments” […]

A Visit to the Miami Cigars Lounge (Tales from the IPCPR Part 15)

September 1, 2010 William Cooper Uncategorized No Comments Guillermo Leon, IPCPR, La Aurora, Miami Cigars, Nestor Miranda

A Visit to the Miami Cigars Lounge (Tales from the IPCPR Part 15)

The Cigar Coop in front of the simulated front of La Aurora Very simply, I really liked the Miami Cigars Lounge at IPCPR.  Like General Cigars, I am also very excited about the pipeline.    While there isn’t a crafty tale to weave in this visit, I felt that this visit was still worth of […]

Building of the Brands – A Visit to the General Cigar Lounge (Tales from the IPCPR Part 14)

August 31, 2010 William Cooper Uncategorized No Comments General, IPCPR, La Gloria Cubana, Macanudo

Building of the Brands – A Visit to the General Cigar Lounge (Tales from the IPCPR Part 14)

In the previous installments of Tales from the IPCPR, we have discussed a lot of family cigar companies and several indie cigar companies.  Like in any industry sector, there are the big boys – a.k.a. the big corporations.  A lot of times, the big corporations take a hit for being – say “too corporate”.   But […]

Pleasure Police Gain Win in Savannah GA – terrible defeat for Cigar Enthusiasts

August 30, 2010 William Cooper Uncategorized No Comments CRA, Pleasure Police, Red Alert

This is a terrible defeat and it is very scary for cigar enthusiasts. Among the bans include private cigar clubs. I guess its ok for Savannah to still collect taxes on tobacco, but they don’t want you to enjoy it. I have personally written Mayor Otis Johnson of Savannah and informed him if this ban […]

Dining with Cigar Rock Stars or a Burger on Bourbon Street? (Tales from the IPCPR Part 13)

August 29, 2010 William Cooper Uncategorized 1 Comment Drew Estate, IPCPR, Joya de Nicaragua

Dining with Cigar Rock Stars or a Burger on Bourbon Street? (Tales from the IPCPR Part 13)

As with many conferences, often various customer dinners are scheduled.  With IPCPR this was no different as many of the Cigar Manufacturers scheduled dinners with the retailers.   Obviously there are limited lists of how many retailers could receive invites, so for Stace and myself, we were more than thrilled when it was our names put […]

Cigar Review: Old School Cigar Originals – “The Duke”

August 29, 2010 William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments Indie, Old School Cigars, Review, See What You Think

Cigar Review: Old School Cigar Originals – “The Duke”

The Old School Original – The Duke The key to a good Indie (i.e boutique) cigar is getting a memorable smoke.   Once such cigar that fits the bill is the “Duke” – part of the Old School Cigars Originals line.  This helped immediately make it memorable by name.  While it wasn’t a perfect smoke for […]

The Truth about Nicotine and Cigars

August 28, 2010 William Cooper Uncategorized No Comments Pleasure Police

‎Cigar Dave “The General” does a terrific job at explaining Nicotine in Cigars and drawing a difference between Cigarette Smokers and Cigar Enthusiasts. This happens between the 4:30 and 10:50 minute mark. Click here to listen…. (be sure to hit the PLAY button).

A True Artist – A Visit to the Don Pepin Garcia “My Father Cigars” Lounge (Tales From the IPCPR Part 12)

August 28, 2010 William Cooper Uncategorized No Comments Don Pepin, IPCPR, My Father

A True Artist – A Visit to the Don Pepin Garcia “My Father Cigars” Lounge (Tales From the IPCPR Part 12)

Don Pepin Garcia graciously poses for a picture for me In 2009, Outland Cigars in Charlotte hosted cigar legend Don Pepin Garcia at the store for what was Outland’s biggest event ever.   Unfortunately, my “other job” had me out of town and I was unable to meet the great Don Pepin.   However, the Outlanders in […]

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