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 Review: Viaje Craft Series For the Love of the Leaf
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, Buy One, News, Viaje
For the Love of the Leaf is the second installment of the Viaje Craft Series. In 2018, Viaje launched the Craft Series. It’s a line that draws its inspiration from the craft beer business. According to Viaje, each release of the Craft Series will involve incorporating some of the best tobaccos from chosen factories. Each […]
Cigar News: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell To Introduce Senate Bill to Raise Tobacco Purchase Age to 21
William Cooper Cigar News 2 Comments News, Tobacco 21
The Senate has introduced its bill to raise the tobacco purchase age to 21, and it will have a very powerful sponsor. Yesterday, Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell [R-Kentucky] announced he will introduce the Tobacco 21 bill. This bill joins House Bill 2084 that was introduced by Rep Robert Aderholt [R-Alabama] to raise the tobacco purchase […]
Cigar News: Warped Cigars Renames Flor de Valle Ghost Orchid to Seleccion de Valle
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments News, Warped Cigars
Warped Cigars planned line extension to Flor de Valle, the Ghost Orchid, has been renamed Seleccion de Valle. The renaming is due to a trademark issue. Warped Cigars founder Kyle Gellis said in a statement, “I wanted to inform you of a change to the name of Flor del Valle ‘Ghost Orchid’ as the vitola had to go […]
Cigar News: Delaware Becomes 11th State to Raise Tobacco Purchase Age to 21
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments News, Tobacco 21
Today the State of Delaware became the 11th State in the U.S. to raise the tobacco age to 21. A bill which was passed in the Delaware legislature was signed into law by Governor John Carney. The new law goes into effect on July 15, 2019. The new law will also implement age verification procedures […]
Cigar News: Trump Administration Plans Further Travel Restrictions to Cuba and Further Sanctions Against Nicaragua
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Cuba, News, Nicaragua
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
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2019 Preview, Brigham Enterpries Inc, Debonaire, Indian Motorcycle Ultra Premium Cigars, News
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
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment Drew Estate, News, Undercrown
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.
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized 1 Comment 2019 Preview, La Aurora, Miami Cigars, News
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
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2019 Preview, Davidoff, News
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 […]