The 2022 Trade Show would be the sixth one for JRE Tobacco as a company. From day one, JRE Tobacco Co has been a vertically integrated operation, and the company has showcased this as a differentiator. This includes its farming, factory, and distribution activities. These capabilities were again showcased at the 2022 show. This year […]
Gordo was the size of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) for JRE Tobacco. In addition to a Gordo size being unveiled for the new Aladino Classic line, JRE Tobacco added Gordo line extensions to the Aladino Cameroon and Aladino Connecticut lines. The new Aladino Connecticut Gordo becomes the fifth vitola in the line. The wrapper […]
The Aladino Classic, a cigar announced last month by JRE Tobacco Company, will begin a soft launch this month. The soft launch will be available to select retailers that have visited the JRE Tobacco farm in Honduras. JRE Tobacco estimates this is about 30 retailers. In the past, JRE Tobacco Co. has used this same […]
JRE Tobacco Company is adding a new offering under its Aladino line called Aladino Classic. Information first provided to Cigar Aficionado indicates that the Aladino Classic consists of 100% Honduran tobaccos including a Habano wrapper, Habano fillers, and an Authentic Corojo binder. The cigars will be available in four sizes: Corona (5 x 44), Robusto […]
On Special Edition 116, we continue Aging Experiment #4 as we check in one six plus months of aging on the Aladino Corojo Reserva Figurado. With the “Aging Experiment” Series, Bear and Coop smoke a cigar, smoke the same cigar six months later, and smoke the same cigar one year later. The idea is to […]
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 2021 Small/Medium Company of the Year. This award factors in things such as innovation, continued quality, and impact to the industry. JRE Tobacco wins […]
Fans of the Aladino Cameroon line will soon have an opportunity to enjoy this blend in a 48 x 4 1/2 Rothschild size. JRE Tobacco Company has announced it will make a limited production of the Aladino Cameroon Rothschild exclusive to Kentucky retailer The Party Source. The story of the Aladino Cameroon Rothschild goes back […]
“… this cigar still is one that stands out flavor-wise…It’s an approachable cigar for any cigar enthusiast, and at $8.00 there is great value in this cigar.” Wrapper: Honduran Grown Cameroon Binder: Honduran (Authentic Corojo) Filler: Honduran (Authentic Corojo) Country of Origin: Honduras Factory: Fabrica de Puros Aladino at Las Lomas Jamastran Elegante: 38 x […]
In 2021, United Cigar relaunched a brand known as Abuelo. The Abuelo is a brand that was released over 20 years ago when United Cigars owner David Garofalo’s brother-in-law John was going to become a grandfather. Shortly after the brand’s release, John passed away and the brand essentially became dormant. Fast forward to 2021, […]
Agile Cigar Reviews are cigar assessments where we 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 or giving a score for the first time. It might be a blend we […]
