Colibri has announced it is adding four new color options to its popular Colibri Monaco line. Each of the color options will have a metallic finish. The new options include Metallic Black, Metallic Charcoal, Metallic Red, and Metallic Blue. The Colibri Monaco is a triple flame lighter that was inspired by the auto racing circuits […]
Cigar News: Crowned Heads to Release Le Carême Belicosos Finos LE 2018
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Crowned Heads has announced it is adding a limited edition line extension to its Le Carême line. Next month, shipping will begin on the new Le Carême Belicosos Finos LE 2018. While Crowned Heads has added limited edition line extensions to its other lines, this is the first limited edition to Le Carême. The vitola […]
News: Crowned Heads to Unveil Limited Edition Paniolo Kamehameha Cap
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While Crowned Heads is best known for its cigars, its cap collection is also in high demand from cigar enthusiasts. This month, the Nashville-based cigar company will team up with renowned headwear designer and clothing company, FITTED, to present a special Limited Edition ‘Paniolo Kamehameha’ cap. This will coincide with the release of the limited […]
Cigar News: AVO Announces 2018 Releases for 30 Year Anniversary
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In 1988, Avo Uvezian would partner with Henke Kelner to release his own brand of cigars. Now 30 years later, the brand commemorates three decades in the cigar business with a series of releases that includes a new blend, the return of some old favorites, and some special collector’s edition packaging. The releases are planned […]
Cigar News: Macanudo to Commemorate 50th Anniversary in 2018
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2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the Macanudo brand and General Cigar is rolling out the red carpet. Plans are for a full year of activity that includes special product launches, events, and retail promotions. In a press release, Jose de Castro, Vice President of Marketing, said, “In the 50 years since its launch, Macanudo […]
Cigar News: Viaje Juntos 2018 Edition Set to Release This Month
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This month Viaje Cigars will release the 2018 installment of its Juntos series. The name “Juntos” stands for “together” and is a line that Viaje devotes to collaborations with others in the cigar industry. For the 2018 edition of Juntos, Viaje will partner with E.P. Carrillo and Tabacalera La Alianza. This is the second release […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 7, Number 12 (2/10/18)
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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: Viaje Bringing Back Señor Andre’s Chicharrones
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This month, Viaje Cigars will bring back the Señor Andre’s Chicharrones, a three blend series that pays homage the popular Latin American fried delicacy. Señor Andre’s Chicharrones made its debut in 2015. The new 2018 edition marks only the second time the series has been released. Señor Andre’s Chicharrones consists of three distinct blends: Original (Corojo […]
Cigar News: Crowned Heads Paniolo Especial 2018 to Debut This Month
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This month, Crowned Heads Cigars will release the Crowned Heads Paniolo Especial 2018 as an exclusive offering to Hawaii-based retailer R. Field and Wine Co. It’s the fourth consecutive year Crowned Heads has released an exclusive cigar for R. Field and Wine Co. under the Paniolo Especiale brand; however, for the first time, the Paniolo […]
Cigar News: Oettinger Davidoff AG Names Jim Young Chief Commercial Officer
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Jim Young, President of Davidoff North America, will take on an expanded role. Today parent company Oettinger Davidoff AG named Young to the newly created position of Chief Commercial Officer. According to Davidoff, the goal will be “to help drive sales excellence and share best practices across all markets.” Young will report to Beat Hauenstein, […]