At Total Product Expo (TPE) 2023, Espinosa Cigars showcased its third offering in its candela-wrapped Espinosa Wasabi line in the form of a 7 1/2 x 38 lancero. Like the Box Pressed Robusto and Corona offerings, the Lancero is a seasonal production. It utilizes a Candela wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and fillers. The Lancero is […]
Prime Time Special Edition 132: Reviewing the 2022 Reveal
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Cigar Aficionado, Cigar Coop Coalition, El Oso Fumar, Espinosa, Podcast, Prime Time Special Edition, The Smoking Syndicate
CA has published its Top 25 list and it was embroiled in a lot of controversy. Was this justified or not? Tonight, we will have the Cigar Coop Coalition in the house and will also be joined by Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars and John McTavish of Developing Palates for commentary and analysis of the […]
Prime Time Special Edition 131: The Baseball Show – 2022 Season in Review
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Cigar Dojo, Crowned Heads, El Oso Fumar, Espinosa, Podcast, Prime Time Special Edition
The 2022 Major League Baseball Season is in the annuls of history. Tonight Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars, Miguel Schoedel of Crowned Heads, and Rob Rasmussen of Cigar Dojo join members of the Cigar Coop Coalition Team to recap the 2022 Season. We will look back at the stories, teams, and players that highlighted the […]
Prime Time Episode 247: Hector Alfonso Sr., Espinosa Cigars
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On Episode 247, we are proud to welcome back Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars Espinosa Cigars is having a huge year and Hector will give us the an update on all of the happenings and more. Hector will stick around for our Cattle Baron, Alec Bradley Live True, Sopranos, and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments! […]
Cigar News: Knuckle Sandwich 55 Limited Edition Cigar Announced
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Espinosa Premium Cigars has announced the second limited edition Knuckle Sandwich Cigar: the Knuckle Sandwich 55. This cigar was made to commemorate Guy Fieri’s 55th birthday and debuted at his birthday party this past weekend. Knuckle Sandwich is the collaboration brand between Fieri and Espinosa Cigars. In a press release, Erik Espinosa commented, “Guy […]
Prime Time Awards 2022: Small/Medium Company of the Year – Espinosa Premium Cigars
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The Prime Time Awards are voted on by members of the Cigar Coop team. The awards look at the impact on the cigar industry. Today, we unveil our choice for the 2022 Small/Medium Company of the Year. This award factors in things such as innovation, continued quality, and impact to the industry. Espinosa Premium Cigars […]
Cigar News: Espinosa Cigars Announces Price Increase
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Effective February 1, 2023, Espinosa Premium Cigars will be raising prices across the majority of its portfolio by 5%. This is the first time in over three years that Espinosa Premium Cigars has had to raise prices. The company says that since the pandemic the cost of making cigars, ancillary processes, and conducting business in […]
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #5: Espinosa Laranja Reserva Azulejo Gordo
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“Not only is this a cigar that is completely different than anything Espinosa Cigars has delivered before, but it’s all one of the more unique Sumatra offerings I have had.”
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #7: 601 La Bomba Warhead VII by Espinosa Cigars
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“There is a reason why the Warhead series is so popular – it’s a very good blend….it delivers plenty of firepower – but even more important, plenty of flavor.”
Announcement: Prime Time Special Edition 132: Reviewing the 2022 Reveal
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Last week, CA published its Top 25 list and it was embroiled in a lot of controversy. Was this justified or not? Tonight, we will have the Cigar Coop Coalition in the house and will also be joined by Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars and John McTavish of Developing Palates for commentary and analysis […]