The Montecristo Línea 1935, Habanos S.A.’s signature release at the XIX Habanos Festival in 2017, is finally set for its worldwide release. Habanos S.A. says the cigars should be arriving at merchants this month. The Montecristo Línea 1935 pays homage to the year 1935 – the year the Montecristo brand was founded.The Línea 1935 is […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 7, Number 19 (3/31/18)
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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: Regius Maduro Heads for Widespread Release
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Regius Cigars has announced the company’s second maduro offering, the Regius Maduro, is heading for a widespread release. This cigar was previously only available in limited quantities to select retailers. According to Regius CEO Akhil Kapacee, the Regius Maduro combines the complexity of the Regius Black Label with an updated blend designed to complement the […]
Cigar News: David P. Ehrlich PLM Series to Launch June 9th at Underground Cigar Shop
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MLB Cigar Ventures will formally launch its second blend under its David P. Ehlrich brand. The David P. Ehlrich PLM Series will make its debut at a June 9th launch event being held at Underground Cigar Shop, located in Fort Worth, Texas. The David P. Ehlrich PLM Series will introduce MLB Cigar Ventures’ first maduro offering. […]
Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Announces Distribution in Germany
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Fratello Cigars is coming to Germany. Today Fratello Cigars owner Omar de Frias announced that Klaus Kleinlagel will handle distribution in Germany. “We are very excited to be partnering with Klaus & Martina Kleinlagel. Their history in the tobacco industry, their family-owned operation and passion for premium cigars was a perfect match for our growing brand,” […]
Cigar News: Jeremy Jack Cigars Releases JJ14 Lancero
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Jeremy Jack Cigars has announced it has added a new lancero line extension to its JJ14 line. The new lancero becomes the fourth size in the JJ14. The JJ14 features an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over Aganorsa-grown Nicaraguan binder and filler. The JJ14 Lancero measures 7 1/2 x 40 and is available in 20-count boxes. […]
Cigar News: Health Groups File Lawsuit Against FDA Over Delays in Regulations
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Seven health groups are not happy that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has delayed the pre-market approval process on e-cigarettes and other tobacco products, including cigars. They have now gone to court in hopes of expediting the process again. Today a lawsuit was filed jointly by the American Academy of Pediatrics and its Maryland […]
Cigar News: Dr. Gaby Kafie Writes Open Letter to FDA on “Cigars Being Poor Method for Nicotine Delivery”
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Dr. Gaby Kafie, owner and founder of Kafie 1901 Cigars, has authored a letter to U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb in regards to nicotine levels in cigars. The letter is a response to the recent Advanced Notice of Public Rule Making (ANPRM) in terms of maximum nicotine levels. In the ANPRM, […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces 2018 Barn Smoker and Adds Pennsylvania Event
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Drew Estate has announced its 2018 Barn Smoker Schedule. This year, the events return to Florida, Connecticut, Kentucky, and Louisiana; but there also will be a new venue added – Strasburg, Pennsylvania. The Barn Smoker concept is an event unique to Drew Estate. It allows the consumer to go on-site to learn about how tobacco […]
Cigar News: Crowned Heads Mule Kick LE 2018 Coming in April
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Crowned Heads announced it is releasing the third installment of its Four Kicks Mule Kick LE 2012. This year, the Mule Kick gets a twist, as it will feature a different wrapper. When Mule Kick was first released in 2012, it featured the same blend that was used on Crowned Head’s inaugural release, Four […]