Cubariqueño Cigar Company has announced it is teaming up with Layne Coffee to launch three Protocol branded coffees. The Protocol Azul, Protocol Rojo, and Protocol Oro coffee blends have all been paired with a Protocol cigar blend. Each of the three coffee blends uses beans that are sourced from respected growers worldwide. Protocol Azul (Blue) This is described as […]
Cigar News: Viaje and EPC Join Forces for Piña
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Viaje Cigars has announced its latest collaborative project: Piña. This marks the first collaboration that the company has done with Ernesto Perez-Carrillo’s EPC Cigar Company. According to Viaje, Piña is a concept that originated in Hawaii and has been over a year in the making. It’s a cigar that features tobaccos from Mexico, Ecuador, and Nicaragua. Piña […]
Cigar News: Illusione Launches New Website Geared for Consumers and Retailers
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Illusione Cigars has unveiled a new website. However, this is not just a fresh coat of paint or simply implementing an all-new new design. The website introduces a fresh approach to how Illusione interacts with its clientele, including its brick and mortar retailers. The front end of the website is geared to consumers. This brings a more […]
Cigar News: Alpha Cigar Company to Distribute Fuego Lighter
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While Alpha Cigar Company is known for its unique Absinthe-infused cigars, the company is now distributing an equally unique accessory called the Fuego lighter. What makes the Fuego unique is that it is a butane-free, flameless lighter. The Fuego has a circular burning plate that is designed to evenly toast the foot of your cigar. […]
Cigar News: Camacho Nicaraguan Barrel-Aged Announced
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It’s June and this is the month Camacho Cigars uses to announce its signature release for the year. 2017 is no exception as today, the brand announced the third installment of its Master Built Series, the Camacho Nicaraguan Barrel-Aged. In 2015, Camacho released the first Master Built line, the Camacho American Barrel-Aged. This cigar had […]
Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company Morphine 2017 Heading to Retailers This Month
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Morphine, Black Label Trading Company’s annual limited production release, is returning for 2017. Today, Black Label Trading Company announced the Morphine 2017 will be shipping to retailers on June 16th. Like last year’s edition, the Morphine 2017 uses a San Andres Maduro wrapper over a Nicaraguan Habano binder and Nicaraguan filler. As for the sizes, company founder […]
Cigar News: Serino Cigar Company to Formally Introduce Wayfarer at 2017 IPCPR Trade Show
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At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas Nevada, Serino Cigar Company will formally introduce “The Wayfarer”. This cigar line is a project of Carson Serino, the son of Serino Company founder Anthony Serino. The Wayfarer started out as Carson Serino’s personal cigar. The Wayfarer was sold naked to select retailers and handed out as an […]
Cigar News: Cornelius & Anthony Adds Cornelius Lonsdale
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A fourth size is coming to Cornelius & Anthony’s Cornelius line. Today the company announced that a new 6 1/2 x 42 lonsdale size of the Cornelius will be officially launched at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show. Cornelius & Anthony is the premium cigar division of S & M Brands. S & M Brands is owned by the Bailey […]
Cigar News: Casa de Montecristo Opens New Premium Cigar Lounge in Austin
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Tabacalera USA has opened the doors on its new Austin, Texas Casa de Montecristo lounge and retail store. Come June 16 and 17, the new location will have its formal launch with a series of special events to commemorate the occasion. Back in February, Tabacalera USA announced Austin, Texas would become home to a Casa de Montecristo lounge. The new Casa de […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 6, Number 28 (6/3/17)
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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 […]