Flor de Cesar, a small batch, limited production, shop exclusive brand for BnB Cigars is making a return. This week the retailer announced the return of Flor de Cesar with production now being handled by Fabrica Oveja Negra in Nicaragua. The blend features a Brazilian wrapper with a Honduran binder and a combination of Nicaraguan, Dominican, […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 7, Number 22 (4/21/18)
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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: Boutique Blends to Release Aging Room Small Batch Pura Cepa
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Boutique Blends Cigars has announced a new addition to its Aging Room Cigars’ portfolio, the Aging Room Small Batch Pura Cepa. The cigar is slated to hit retailers in May. The cigar is being produced at Plasencia S.A. in Estelí, Nicaragua and marks the first Aging Room branded cigar to come out of that factory. Pura […]
News: Miguel Díaz-Canel Becomes Cuba’s President; Castros Not Gone Yet
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Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermudez is the new President of Cuba. Yesterday Cuba’s National Assembly announced that Díaz-Canel had been approved as the sole candidate for President. Díaz-Canel succeeds Raúl Castro, who was not seeking a second term. It marks the first time since 1976 that a Castro has not held the title of President. While Raúl […]
Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva Presidente to be 2018 TAA Exclusive
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For the first time in five years, Joya de Nicaragua will be releasing an exclusive cigar for the Tobacconists Association of America (TAA). When the organization’s convention opens on April 29 in La Romana, Dominican Republic, retail members will have a chance to bring in the Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva Presidente. Both the […]
Cigar News: Ventura Cigar Company Promotes Michael Giannini to General Manager
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Michael Giannini has been promoted to General Manager at Ventura Cigar Company. The move comes just six months after Giannini joined Ventura as its Creative Director. In addition to taking on new responsibilities as General Manager, Giannini will also continue his role as Creative Director. His General Manager responsibilities will have both the sales and […]
Cigar News: Casa Fernandez Tobacco Haven 30th Anniversary Cigar Launched
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2018 marks the 30th anniversary for New England retailer Tobacco Haven, and the store is commemorating the milestone with a special cigar. The cigar will come from Casa Fernandez and its called the Casa Fernandez Miami Tobacco Haven 30th. The Casa Fernandez Miami Tobacco Haven 30th consists of 100% Nicaraguan tobaccos from the company’s […]
Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company Releasing Bishops Blend Vintage 2018
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Black Label Trading Company has announced that is 2018 vintage of Bishops Blend is now heading to stores. “I’m very excited about the third release of Bishops Blend. This is one of our most anticipated releases of the year and the 2018 vintage will not disappoint. The 2018 boasts big bold flavors of anise, pepper, […]
Cigar News: Viaje Craft Series to Launch with Bales on Bales
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Coming this month, Viaje will launch its Craft Series. It’s a line that draws inspiration from the craft beer industry. The first release will be called Bales on Bales and its scheduled to ship to retailers at the end of the month. The Craft Series will have multiple releases and each will focus on a […]
Cigar News: Viaje Petite Lanceros Coming to Exclusivo, Exclusivo Leaded, and Exclusivo Nicaragua
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Lancero fans will have plenty to look forward to from Viaje Cigars. The company announced a 6 x 40 small batch release will be coming to its Viaje Exclusivo, Viaje Exclusivo Leaded, and Viaje Exclusivo Nicaragua lines at the end of the month. It’s the first time the size has been introduced to these three lines. […]