One can say that 2019 has been a quiet year for Romeo y Julieta at Altadis USA, but that is going to change this fall as the brand is going to unveil its Romeo y Julieta 1875 Connecticut Nicaragua project. The Romeo y Julieta 1875 Connecticut Nicaragua is a groundbreaking project that incorporates a Connecticut […]
Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Announced New Director of Operations
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Fratello Cigars has named Justin Harris its new Director of Operations. Harris will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations in the company’s Springfield, VA office including but not limited to customer relations human resources, logistics, process and quality improvement, and new initiatives. “I am beyond excited to welcome Justin to the Fratello family. I […]
Cigar News Graycliff Reports Minimal Damage from Hurricane
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Last week Hurricane Dorian, a deadly category five hurricane, smashed through the Bahamas. Graycliff Cigar Company, the most prominent cigar maker in the Bahamas, issued a statement reporting there was no significant damage to its facilities as well as any associated properties. Graycliff issued the following statement on its website and social media channels: Graycliff […]
Cigar News: Alec & Bradley Gatekeeper Heads to Retailers
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Alec Bradley Cigar Company has announced the Alec & Bradley Gatekeeper, the second release by second generation cigar makers Alec and Bradley Rubin are now heading to retailers. Alec & Bradley is a subsidiary founded by the Rubin brothers in 2018. Last year Alec & Bradley released its first line, Blind Faith. For its sophomore […]
Cigar News: Nick Jonas Magazine Cover Puts Premium Cigars in Mainstream Spotlight
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Three years ago, musician Nick Jonas said in an AMA Reddit Chat that someday he hoped to be on the cover of Cigar Aficionado magazine. Later this month when the September/October issue of Cigar Aficionado hits the newsstands, Jonas’ wish will officially come true. However, when news of Jonas being on the cover hit social […]
Cigar News: Black Works Studio NBK Lizard King Rolls Out This Month
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Oveja Negra Brands has announced its new event-only cigar offering, the Black Works Studio NBK Lizard King, will be available at select retailer events beginning this month. This is a cigar that was first showcased at the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show. Black Works Studio NBK Lizard King is an offshoot of the Black Works Studio […]
Cigar News: Oveja Negra Brands Announces Black Works Studio Hawaii Kato Shop Exclusive
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Oveja Negra Brands has announced the release of the Hawaii Kato. It will be an exclusive offering to R. Field Wine Co. in Honolulu, Hawaii. Kato is a cigar that is currently sold only at events and branded under Black Works Studio. It’s an offshoot of the Black Works Killer Bee Green Hornet. The Hawaii […]
Cigar News: Alec Bradley Nica Puro Diamond Rough-Cut Returns for 2019
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The Alec Bradley Nico Puro Diamond Rough-Cut, a seasonal limited edition release is en route to retailers. The company has announced it is shipping 1,500 boxes of the release and has sold out the 2019 inventory. The Alec Bradley Nica Puro Diamond Rough-Cut is denoted by its diamond-shaped 6 1/4 x 54 vitola. It was […]
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 345 (9/7/19)
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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 […]
Cigar News: Dissident Cigars Begins Shipping Products
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The re-launch of Dissident Cigars is now in full swing. Owner Ben Holt has announced he has begun shipping the company’s Soap Box, Bloc, and limited edition Home lines. These revamped lines were officially were launched at the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show. “We had a great reception at this last trade show and I’m very […]