The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a plethora of virtual events by the cigar industry. Some have been Zoom calls connecting with customers or retailers. Some have been virtual sales events. In other cases some companies have decided they have wanted to become podcasters. While certainly this content has been made available, one thing that […]
The Blog: Perdomo Cigars Unveils Virtual Trade Show for 2020
Launching “The Blog” component on Cigar Coop has provided us a new avenue to deliver content in addition to our industry-leading news and reviews. With the COVID-19 pandemic leading to the cancellation of the 2020 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, it has led to many cigar companies coming up with creative ways to showcase […]
The Blog: Empire Social Lounge Opens in Miami
The following is a press release from Empire Social Lounge: [themify_box ] South Miami welcomes Empire Social Lounge, the second Miami location by the founders of the Prime Cigar brand. Located in Downtown Dadeland at 8955 Dadeland Blvd #D-170, Miami, Florida 33156, Empire Social is bringing a dose of “Sophisticated Relaxation” to South Miami. Proprietors […]
The Blog: Summer of ’20 “The Big Board” (7/16/20) – Product Announcements Increase
In previous years, the “Big Board” has served as a guide for what releases by which companies are planned for the IPCPR/PCA Trade Show. It was meant to be a written walk of the trade show floor to find out what the companies would be showcasing. This year, we will take the “Big Board” live […]
The Blog: Summer of ’20 “The Big Board” (7/9/20) – Standstill on What Would Have Been Trade Show Eve
In previous years, the “Big Board” has served as a guide for what releases by which companies are planned for the IPCPR/PCA Trade Show. It was meant to be a written walk of the trade show floor to find out what the companies would be showcasing. This year, we will take the “Big Board” live […]
The Blog: Deadline for 2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown Eligibility is Tonight
Tonight is the deadline for new cigar releases to be eligible for the 2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown on Cigar Coop. Last year we introduced new rules making the deadline for eligibility to be the start of the IPCPR Trade Show, with a window of cigars released two years prior to be eligible. This […]
The Blog: Summer of ’20 “The Big Board” (7/2/20) – Slight Increase on Announcements
In previous years, the “Big Board” has served as a guide for what releases by which companies are planned for the IPCPR/PCA Trade Show. It was meant to be a written walk of the trade show floor and find out what companies will be showcasing. This year, we will take the “Big Board” live for […]
The Blog: Why I Opted Out…..
Over the past couple of weeks, a virtual event called “Cigar Enthusiasts for Trump” was being promoted as an opportunity to “sit down” with the Trump campaign and be part of a discussion with Donald Trump Jr, the son of President Donald Trump. One of the biggest questions asked by the cigar enthusiasts and industry-people […]
The Blog: Summer of ’20 “The Big Board” (6/25/20) – Companies Remain in Holding Pattern on Announcements
In previous years, the “Big Board” has served as a guide for what releases by which companies are planned for the IPCPR/PCA Trade Show. It was meant to serve as a guide to walk the trade show floor and find out what companies will be showcasing. This year, we will take the “Big Board” live […]
The Blog: Cigar Ratings and Criteria by Nick Perdomo
Launching “The Blog” component on Cigar Coop has provided us a new avenue to deliver content in addition to our industry-leading news and reviews. Recently our friends at Perdomo Cigars announced a series of educational videos for the YouTube channel hosted by Nick Perdomo. Today we include the 14th installment of the series, “Cigar Ratings and Criteria”. […]