Plasencia Cigars is heading to Canada. Today the company announced it has entered into a partnership where Scandinavian Tobacco Group Canada (STG Canada) will handle sales, distribution, and marketing in Canada. The agreement went into effect on August 27th, 2018. “We’re very excited to build on our company’s success by going into this market with […]
Cigar News: Camacho Diploma Special Selection 11/18 Set to Hit Stores
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The 2018 edition of the Camacho Diploma Special Selection is en-route to retailers. This year’s release features the iconic 11/18 figurado, a signature figurado size long associated with the brand. This is a cigar that was showcased at the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show. The Camacho Diploma Special Selection 11/18 is the second installment in now […]
Cigar News: Liga Privada Line Extensions Head to Retailers
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Drew Estate has announced the line extensions for Liga Privada No. 9 and Liga Privada T52 that were launched at IPCPR are now heading to retailers. The new line extensions include a Petite Corona (4 1/4 x 46), Short Panatela (4 1/2 x 40), and Corona Viva (6 x 46). The Corona Viva size was […]
Cigar News: Villiger La Flor de Ynclan Lancero Especial and Villiger La Vencadora Gordo Head to Retail
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Villiger’s two limited production line extensions that were launched at the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show will soon be on store shelves. Today Villiger announced it is shipping the La Flor de Ynclan Lancero Especial and La Vencedora Gordo to stores this week. La Flor de Ynclan is an older Villiger brand that was relaunched in […]
Cigar News: Better Cigar Plan Movement Launched in Canada to Challenge Plain Packaging
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Back in May, the Canadian Parliament has passed Bill S-5, a piece of legislation that is a major overhaul to the country’s Tobacco Act. As a part of this bill, it gives Health Canada the authority to implement plain packaging on tobacco products – including premium cigars. Now there is a grassroots movement hoping to stop that. […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 7, Number 39 (8/25/18)
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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: Sam Morales Resigns from Drew Estate
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Sam Morales, the Director of Marketing from Drew Estate, has resigned from the company. The announcement was made by Drew Estate, explaining that Morales is resigning to pursue other interests. The company has begun a search for a new Director of Marketing with Morales working with Drew Estate to transition his responsibilities. Morales has been […]
Cigar News: La Flor Dominicana TAA Golden Anniversary
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La Flor Dominicana’s contribution to the 2018 TAA Exclusive Series has begun to hit the stores. This year’s offering is an ultra-premium cigar that also pays homage to the 50th anniversary of the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA). The cigar is appropriately titled the “The Golden Anniversary”. The La Flor Dominicana TAA Golden Anniversary consists […]
Cigar News: Ambiente by Daniel Marshall “Affordable Luxury” Collection Showcased at the 2018 IPCPR
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At the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, Daniel Marshall showcased the Ambiente by Daniel Marshall “Affordable Luxury” Collection. It’s a set of humidors designed to be exactly what the name indicates. Daniel Marshall is well known for its ultra-premium high end humidors. Ambiente “Affordable Luxury” is designed to still bring a high-quality humidor to consumers at a […]
Cigar News: Cubariqueño Cigar Co to Release Protocol Themis Corona Gorda as Exclusive to Famous Smoke Shop
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Cubariqueño Cigar Company has announced it will release the Protocol Themis Corona Gorda. The size will be an exclusive offering to Famous Smoke Shop in Easton, Pennsylvania. Last year, the Protocol Themis became the third blend released by Cubariqueño Cigar Company. It features an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler. The Themis Corona […]