Veritas Cigars has announced that Chris Weber will be its new Chairman and Chief Operating Officer. Concurrent with this announcement, the company has announced it is shifting production of its Nicaraguan cigars to Fabrica Oveja Negra. “Like anything worth doing, this has been a labor of love for all those who have brought the brand to […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 6, Number 20 (4/8/17)
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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 our news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. Finally, each week we will look back at Cigar Coop history. Look for this report every Saturday morning […]
Cigar News: Shipping Container with Arturo Fuente Cigars Stolen
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It’s a story that might be of the most bizarre stories in recent time in the cigar industry. On April 3rd, a 40 foot ocean container en route to Arturo Fuente Cigars’ warehouse in Tampa, Florida was stolen. According to Arturo Fuente President Carlos Fuente Jr, the container had “hundreds of thousands of cigars” that were stolen. The shipping container […]
Cigar News: Archetype Initiation and Axis Mundi Head for Wider Distribution
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Ventura Cigar Company has announced an expanded distribution of its Archetype Chapter 2 line. This is a line under the Archetype brand that consists of two cigars produced by Drew Estate – Initiation and Axis Mundi. In addition the company has updated the packaging of both of these cigars. Archetype was announced back in […]
Cigar News: Miguel Schoedel Departs Duran Cigars for Crowned Heads
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Duran Cigars’ National Sales Manager Miguel Schoedel has announced he has left the company. Schoedel is now heading to Crowned Heads where he will also assume the title of National Sales Manager. Schoedel made a name for himself at CAO Cigars. He then moved to Toraño Family Cigars and was named National Sales Manager late in 2012. […]
Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. Unveils Gispert Intenso
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Over the past few years, we have seen Altadis U.S.A. incorporate themes such as collaborations, making cigars in Nicaragua, and resurrecting dormant brands. Recently a new release has arrived at retailers from Altadis U.S.A. that incorporates all three of these elements – the Gispert Intenso. For starters, the Gispert Intenso is a collaboration between A.J. […]
Cigar News: Alec Bradley Black Market Illicit to be TAA Exclusive
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At the 2017 Tobacconists Association of America (TAA) Convention in Cabo San Lucas, Alec Bradley Cigars unveiled, the Alec Bradley Black Market Illciit – a new exclusive cigar for TAA retailers. While the Illicit is branded under Alec Bradley’s Black Market line, it is a different blend. The Illicit features a Nicaraguan wrapper, Honduran […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 6, Number 19 (4/1/17)
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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 our news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. Finally, each week we will look back at Cigar Coop history. Look for this report every Saturday […]
Cigar News: Michael and Bride Planned as Next Two Tatuaje Monsters Releases
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In a video interview with cigar retailer JR Cigar, Tatuaje Cigars’ Pete Johnson has announced the next two installments of his Monsters Series – Michael and the Bride. These two releases appear to bring the closure to the series. Michael pays homage to the Michael Myers character from the Halloween Series. Johnson didn’t say specifics on the […]
Cigar News: Quesada Cigars and Regius Cigars End Distribution Agreement
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Quesada Cigars and Regius Cigars have ended their distribution agreement. The move is effective April 30, 2017. According to a press release, Regius will be sold through a new distributor who will be announced in the near future. “We at Quesada are very proud of the massive growth of the Regius brand since the time […]