On the eve of the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, came word that Matt Booth’s brief hiatus from the cigar industry was over and that he would be teaming up with Robert Caldwell (whom Matt refers to as “Rosewood”) for two cigar lines. Booth was in attendance at the Trade Show showcasing both of the lines. Matt would split […]
For the eighth consecutive year, the Cigar Coop brand will be providing coverage of the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) Association Trade Show and Convention. We are proud to be a part of a very small group of media to say that. Our four-part series has you covered whether you are going to the show or following from […]
Matt Booth‘s hiatus from the cigar business is over. Today, Cigar Aficionado confirmed news of Matt Booth’s return after a six-month break. Booth’s return is initially focusing on two collaborations with good friend Robert Caldwell. Yesterday, news of a Booth/Caldwell collaboration surfaced as several retailers reported getting shipments of such a cigar. There are two projects in place. The first […]
In 2016, Caldwell Cigar Company unveiled a limited production line known as Anastasia. Most of the details of this project are shrouded in mystery except where the cigar is made. Anastasia is a cigar that comes from Tabacalera La Alianza, the Dominican factory owned by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr. From a theme standpoint, the line builds on the […]
Agile Cigar Reviews replace what we termed “Assessment Updates”. The concept is the same, but the name is different. Agile Cigar Reviews use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring […]
Agile Cigar Reviews replace what we termed “Assessment Updates”. The concept is the same, but the name is different. Agile Cigar Reviews use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring […]
“There was something very special about the Eastern Standard Dos Firmas Piramide. It’s a different smoke than the original Eastern Standard, but equally as intriguing.” Wrapper: Connecticut Shade Binder: Not Disclosed Filler: Not Disclosed Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (Tabacalera William Ventura) Piramide: 5 1/8 x 50 Price: $11.00 Review: Eastern Standard Dos Firmas (Caldwell Signature) […]
Caldwell Cigar Company and Drew Estate have announced that All Out kings is targeted for a March 2017 general release. The project which was announced earlier this year was formally launched at the 2016 IPCPR Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas with a planned November, 2016 release for general availability. All Out Kings is […]
A perfecto offering Caldwell Cigar Company’s Long Live the King is now available. Small Batch Cigar, the online distribution arm of California based Maximar’s Ultimate Cigars has announced they will be the exclusive retailer to receive this new perfecto offering that has been dubbed “Long Live the King – The Crowning”. According to Small Batch Cigar, […]
Agile Cigar Reviews replace what we termed “Assessment Updates”. The concept is the same, but the name is different. Agile Cigar Reviews use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring […]
