Early in 2020, Altadis USA released a cigar under its H. Upmann brand known as H. Upmann 1844 Añejo. Altadis USA has many brands under its portfolio. H. Upmann is not only one of the more active ones, but it is also one of the oldest ones. The name “añejo” is Spanish for “old.”.In this […]
Each week, I have the opportunity to produce the news segment for KMA Talk Radio. On Cigar Coop, we will now post replays of the shows the week following the date the show is aired in our “blog.” A few weeks ago for episode 404 the crew from Cigar Dojo took over the show. Plus […]
It’s a special doubleheader on Prime Time Special Edition 89! First Rafael Nodal and Jennifer True join us from Tabacalera USA to help kick off the launch of the Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua. Montecristo is one of the most iconic brands in the world, and the 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua commemorates the 85th anniversary of this […]
“The sweetness early on is going to start as a nice gateway to the cigar experience, but as you get deeper into the smoke, there will be more boldness and more spice – giving the cigar the Nicaraguan edge.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de […]
The year 2020 marks the 145th anniversary of the Romeo y Julieta brand – and to commemorate the milestone, Altadis U.S.A. has announced a limited release called Romeo y Julieta Eternal. The cigar is scheduled to hit stores before the end of the year. Romeo y Julieta Eternal is described as a collaboration between the […]
It’s a special doubleheader on Prime Time Special Edition 89! First Rafael Nodal and Jennifer True join us from Tabacalera USA to help kick off the launch of the Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua. Montecristo is one of the most iconic brands in the world, and the 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua commemorates the 85th anniversary of […]
For Prime Time Jukebox Episode 22, we introduce the first installment of our Music Debate Series – a head to head match with Dolly Parton vs. Diana Ross. We put two icons from the world of music against each other. We explore the history of these two women – and some of the parallels and […]
In 2014, Altadis USA released the Espada by Montecristo. Historically, it was an important cigar in that it was the first Montecristo cigar to come out of Nicaragua, and for Altadis it was one of their first major releases produced by an outside factory which in this case was the Plasencia factory. In addition, the […]
For Prime Time Jukebox Episode 22, we introduce the first installment of our Music Debate Series – a head to head match with Dolly Parton vs. Diana Ross. We put two icons from the world of music against each other. We explore the history of these two women – and some of the parallels […]
The sale of Imperial Brands PLC premium cigar business has been completed. Last month it had been announced that both parties had agreed to complete the transaction on October 29, 2020. This was a slight delay from the original September 30, 2020. Under the agreement, Imperial Gemstone Investment Holding Ltd and Allied Cigar Corporation, S.L. […]
