CAO’s Amazon Trilogy series is set to become a tetralogy. At the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, General Cigar Company showcased packaging on what is set to become the fourth installment of its CAO Amazon Basin series, the CAO Orellana. While the packaging was shown off, General Cigar has kept much of the details of the […]
Cigar News: Guáimaro Rothschild Launched at 2019 IPCPR
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Three years ago, Esteban Disla, the blender from Nica Sueño, released his own brand known as Guáimaro. At the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, a new Rothschild size was introduced. The Guáimaro Rothschild is a 4 x 50 vitola and becomes the fourth size in the line. The blend features a Mexican San Andres wrapper […]
Cigar News: Hand Rolled – A Film About Cigars Now Available on iTunes
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Hand Rolled – A Film About Cigars, the well-publicized documentary on the cigar industry, is now available on iTunes for purchase and rent. To find the film on iTunes, click here. On Prime Time Episode 65, two of the principals behind the film, Steve Gherebean and Jesse Mariut, were our special guests and discussed the project […]
Cigar News: RoMa Craft Tobac Neanderthal LH Showcased at the 2019 IPCPR
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At the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, RoMa Craft Tobac unveiled a new line extension to the Neanderthal line known as the Neanderthal LH. Neanderthal is the company’s strongest line. Produced at the Nica Sueno factory, the cigar itself is a 4 3/4 x 56 box-pressed offering. It features a Mexican San Andres wrapper over […]
Cigar News: Gran Habano Persian King La Contra Showcased at 2019 IPCPR
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Just prior to the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, Gran Habano released an extension to its Persian King line known as the Persian King La Contra. La Contra is described as a fuller version of the original Persian King. The Persian King La Contra is a Nicaraguan puro available in a natural or maduro wrapper. Like […]
Cigar News: Caldwell Cigar Company Showcases Blind Man’s Bluff Maduro at 2019 IPCPR
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Prior to the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, Caldwell Cigar Company released a third blend under its Blind Man’s Bluff line, the Blind Man’s Bluff Maduro. The cigar was showcased as a featured blend at the Caldwell Cigar Company booth at this year’s trade show. The Blind Man’s Bluff Maduro features a maduro wrapper from Pennsylvania […]
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 338 (7/20/19)
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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. […]
Cigar News: De Los Reyes Cigars Introduces Saga Solaz at 2019 IPCPR
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At the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, De Los Reyes introduced a new offering under its Saga brand, the Saga Solaz. The name Solaz is a Spanish name that refers to the comfort and pleasure after work. In the case of the Saga Solaz, it is a smooth, mild to medium cigar designed to be enjoyed […]
Cigar News: A.C.E. Prime Launches A Cuban Experience Line
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At the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, a company called ACE Prime made its official debut. While their collaboration M.X.S. with NBA stars Dominique Wilkens and Tiago Splitter got considerable attention, there were several other lines the company launched. One of them was a three blend line known as “A Cuban Experience.” “A Cuban Experience” is […]
Cigar News: Ohio Becomes the 18th State to Raise Tobacco Purchase Age to 21
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has a signed a budget bill into law that includes a provision to raise the tobacco purchase age to 21. This makes Ohio the 18th State in the U.S. to raise its tobacco purchase age to 21. Ohio now will become one of 36% (over 1/3) of the U.S. States with […]