LH Premium Cigars has begun rolling out an extension to its popular Nick line called Nikós. It’s a stronger and bolder blend than what has been seen by LH Cigars before. Nikós pays homage to LH owner Nicholas Syris’ Greek roots. Much like the name Nick is derived from Nicolas, the name Nikós is derived […]
Voters in California have approved Proposition 31. This proposition provided voters an opportunity to uphold or veto a flavored tobacco ban that was passed back in 2020 under Senate Bill 793. While the ban was upheld, there is language in the legislation that provided exemptions for premium cigars and loose-leaf tobacco. Under the proposition: A […]
On November 17, the long-awaited Byron 1850 will make its debut at the Byron Cigar Lounge in Schaumberg, IL. The Byron 1850 is the fourth line under Selected Tobacco’s Byron line and was previewed this past summer at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. It was in 1850 when the first Lord Byron […]
Emperors Group LLC, the parent company of Emperors Cut Cigars, has announced its fourth cigar line, Red Tail Series. It’s a series that pays homage to the famed Tuskegee Airmen. The Red Tail Series will consist of two blends – one featuring a Natural wrapper and the other featuring a Maduro wrapper. Each of the […]
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 […]
Plasencia Cigars has recently contacted retailers about a new limited edition cigar known as the Plasencia Ehtëfal. It’s a cigar that will be released to coincide with the start of the 2022 FIFA World Cup being contested in Qatar later this month. The Plasencia Ehtëfal holds a special meaning for the Plasencia family. It is […]
Habanos SA has announced the return of its signature event, Festival del Habano. The festival returns from February 27 to March 3, 2023, for the XXIII Edition of the event. The last edition of Festival del Habano (XXII Edition) was held in 2020, just before the global COVID-19 pandemic broke out. In 2021, Habanos SA […]
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust (DTT)’s Stilwell Star Y2022 has begun to arrive at retail stores. This is first of a planned annual holiday release under the StillWell Star line. Like the other StillWell blends, the Holiday Y2022 incorporates pipe tobacco – in this case, a blend designed to coincide with the year in holidays. . […]
Les Fies Lames, a company based in France has announced its Havana Streets series. It features the company’s signature Le Petit cigar knife with artwork paying homage to the city of Havana, Cuba. Produced in Thiers, a city known for being the hub of French cutlery, the Le Petit by Les Fines Lames is a […]
Ozgener Family Cigars is shifting production of its core line Bosphorus to Tabacalera La Alianza, the factory owned by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo. The factory change was first reported by Cigar Aficionado. While the report gave no specifics on what is driving the change, the change is widely believed to be driven by the fallout of the […]
