For the second consecutive year, the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) Association surveyed its retail members on sales conducted the week before Christmas. According to the survey results, IPCPR reported an increase from the previous year in sales traffic and sales volume in its brick and mortar locations, but a decrease in consumer […]
The Cigar Industry Report is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of the news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. In addition, each week we will look back at Cigar Coop history. Look for this report every Saturday morning at […]
Next month Crowned Heads will release a new installment of its annual exclusive cigar for the State of Hawaii. The Paniolo Especiale 2019 marks the fifth installment of this exclusive regional release. The cigar will have an official launch at the Prince Waikiki Hotel hosted by R. Field Cigar Company. Paniolo is a name that […]
Pure Aroma Cigars, makers of the D’Crossier brand of cigars will bring production of three of its lines from Costa Rica to the Dominican Republic. Owner Isaias Santana Diaz has said production of the lines will now be handled by the ABAM factory in the Dominican Republic. The three blends moving are the D’Crossier Imperium Class […]
RoMa Craft’s Whiskey Rebellion marches on. Yesterday RoMa Craft Tobac co-owner Skip Martin confirmed on Prime Time Episode 82 that the company’s Intemperance Whiskey Rebellion 1794 line is heading national to select retailers. The line pays homage to the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794. It was in 1791 when the first tax on any product was imposed […]
Padilla Cigar Company has a new line that is inspired by celebrated cigar enthusiast Winston Churchill. This month, Padilla Finest Hour, a three-blend line, will begin to arrive at retailers nationwide. Padilla Finest Hour draws its inspiration from Churchill’s legendary “This was their finest hour” speech that he delivered to the House of Commons on […]
Viaje Cigars has announced that the Viaje Super Shot, a short smoke reminiscent of a shotgun shell, will be making a return in 2019. The name for the Super Shot comes from Farkas’ interest in clay shooting. Farkas was hoping to create a short smoke to have while taking a break in between shooting. […]
The International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) announced that David Jessup will be its new regional lobbyist for the Midwest. Jessup will represent Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Tennessee for IPCPR. In a press release, Greg Zimmerman, IPCPR’s Chair of State Government Affairs commented, “David’s wealth of government affairs experience […]
Royal Agio Cigars USA and Avanti Cigar Company have announced a joint decision has been made to end their exclusive distribution agreement for the U.S. market. Going forward, Avanti will now take control of its own distribution and sales activities for the U.S. market. The change takes place effective February 1, 2019. In a press […]
Alan Friedman, who co-founded the Smooth Draws Radio Show based in Atlanta passed away on January 13th, 2019 after an illness. Friedman co-founded Cigar Guys Radio in 2015. In 2016, the show was rebranded the Smooth Draws Radio Show. During his tenure on the show, Friedman had the nickname “The Cigar Savant.” Friedman’s death comes a little […]
