National Security Advisor John Bolton gave a speech this past Friday where he announced a series of restrictions and crackdowns against Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, three countries he has referred to as the “the troika of tyranny.” Most prominent are plans to further roll back some of the Obama directives loosened on travel and conducting […]
Cigar News: Debonaire House Announces Details of Indian Motorcycle Connecticut Shade Canadian Release
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This week Debonaire House has announced details on the Indian Motorcycle Connecticut Shade, an exclusive release that will be for Canadian Retailers through distribution partner Brigham 1906. The Indian Motorcycle Connecticut Shade is the third blend to be released under Debonaire House’s Indian Motorcycle brand. The brand of cigars was launched in 2015 after Debonaire […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces Release of Flying Pig Series for 2019
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Drew Estate has announced it is releasing six of its signature Flying Pig releases to its Drew Diplomat retailers. The company also announced it will now be going to a cycle where Flying Pigs will be released twice a year. The Flying Pigs being shipped include the Liga Privada No. 9, Liga Privada T52, Undercrown […]
Cigar News: La Aurora 115th Anniversary Limited Edition Cigars Hit U.S.
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At the 2018 Inter-Tabac Trade Show, La Aurora Cigars debuted a line to commemorate 115 years in operation. The cigars are appropriately called the La Aurora 115th Anniversary. Now the two limited edition installments of the series are heading to distribution – the Belicoso and the Gran Toro. Both 115th Anniversary Limited Edition Cigars consist […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Exclusive 2019 Series Announced
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Davidoff has announced its series of 2019 Exclusive cigars for select retail and distribution partners. This includes a series of store exclusive and regional releases. The Nine Exclusive Editions released for 2019 include: Davidoff Exclusive Dubai: 400 boxes for Dubai travel retail and domestic only Davidoff Exclusive Hong Kong: 600 boxes for Hong Kong travel […]
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 325 (4/13/19)
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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: Fratello Cigars Announces Terminal Descent Imperial Stout Beer Project
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Fratello Cigars has announced today it is partnering with Adroit Brewery to create a new Imperial Stout Beer known as Terminal Descent. “This is the part of me that geeks out about our space program. Terminal Descent occurs in the portion of the Entry, Descent and Landing phase of a mission in which final preparation […]
Cigar News: Plasencia Cigars for Davidoff of Geneva Since 1911 Flagship Store Release Slated for May
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Two cigar conglomerates are teaming up for a special limited edition project. Today, Plasencia Cigars announced it created an exclusive cigar for Davidoff of Geneva Since 1911’s U.S. Flagship Stores appropriately called Plasencia Cigars for Davidoff of Geneva Since 1911. The release is expected to start hitting the stores on May 2, 2019. The […]
Cigar News: Punch Diablo Adds Two Sizes
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This month, General Cigar will introduce new line extensions to Punch Diablo, the line done in collaboration with AJ Fernandez. The first is the 4 1/2 x 60 Stump. It’s a figurado that resembles a bowling pin shape similar to what was released in the Punch Champion line. The second is a beefy 6 1/2 […]
Cigar News: Alan Rubin Acquires Lars Tetens Brands
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Alan Rubin, best known as the founder of Alec Bradley Cigar Company has announced he has acquired Lars Tetens Brands. As a part of the acquisition, a separate company is being formed between Rubin and Lars Tetens. In addition, a strategic partnership between Alec Bradley and the new company where Alec Bradley will now handle distribution […]