At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show opening in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 11th, Drew Estate will unveil a massive line horizontal extension that includes a series of 4 x 32 vitolas packaged in ten-count tins. The cigars reach most of the brands in the Drew Estate portfolio, including its premium brands. This line extension […]
Cigar News: Oscar Valladares and Co to Launch The Oscar Maduro at 2017 IPCPR
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At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Oscar Valladares & Co. will unveil The Oscar Maduro. As the name indicates, it will add a maduro counterpart alongside The Oscar Habano, a cigar launched at the 2016 Trade Show. Like the Habano, The Oscar Maduro will be packaged in 11-count boxes designed like a cigar mold. In addition, The Oscar Maduro will house […]
Cigar News: Jim Robinson and Nick Syris of LH Premium Cigars to Launch Lavida Isla at 2017 IPCPR
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A few years ago, Jim “Island Jim” Robinson asked a young cigar maker named Oscar Valladares to make him a house cigar for his Leaf and Bean retail cigar shops. Robinson eventually took the cigar national and it became a staple in many retail humidors nationwide. That cigar was the Leaf by Oscar. Now, […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 6, Number 33 (7/8/17)
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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: La Flor Dominicana Adds 50-Count Cabinets for La Nox Petite
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La Flor Dominicana’s La Nox Petite is getting a new packaging option in the form of 50-count cabinets. The cabinets will make their debut at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show. The La Nox Petite is a 5 x 40 offering which was introduced at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show as the second size of La Nox. The […]
Cigar News: La Flor Dominicana to Launch La Volcada at 2017 IPCPR
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The South American country of Uruguay is known for its popular dance, the Tango. At this year’s 2017, La Flor Dominicana draws inspiration from both the country and its dance as it will unveil its signature release for the year, La Volcada. One of the steps that is a part of the Tango is known as “La Volcada”. The […]
Cigar News: GTO Dominican Cigars to Release Anesthésia
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This summer, GTO Dominican Cigars will release its GTO Anesthésia cigar. The line is described as Dominican puro that is the company’s strongest offering to date. GTO Anesthésia will be released in two blends – a Corojo and a Maduro. The cigars are packaged in purple boxes with purple bands. The boxes contain twelve Corojo cigars and […]
Cigar News: Southern Draw Cigars Announces Price Increase Across Premium Lines
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Southern Draw Cigars has announced its first price increase. The price increase will affect the Kudzu, Firethorn, and Rose of Sharon lines. “This is the first price increase by Southern Draw Cigars since the FDA Deeming Regulations were announced in May 2016, and hopefully it will be the last associated with these unfortunate realities of added costs. […]
Cigar News: La Flor Dominicana Factory Press Returns for 2017
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At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, La Flor Dominicana will release its first Factory Press cigar in four years. The Factory Press distribution is unique in that the cigars are shipped to retailers in an actual unit used for box pressing cigars. This gives the cigars a well-defined box press shape. This year’s release is simply […]
Cigar News: MoyaRuiz Il Ridotto to Have Full Launch at 2017 IPCPR
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MoyaRuiz’s Il Ridotto, a cigar that was previewed at the 2016 IPCPR and had a subsequent limited release, will have a full launch at this year’s IPCPR Trade Show opening July 11, 2017. MoyaRuiz has become well-known for its game-themed releases like La Jugada (Dominos) and The Rake (Poker). For Il Ridotto, the company explores the roots of gambling […]