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: Maya Selva Cigars Rolling Out Villa Zamorano Reserva
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2017 Preview, Maya Selva Cigars, News
Maya Selva Cigars has added a new offering under its Villa Zamorano brand. The new Villa Zamorano Reserva introduces a new Honduran Habano wrapped blend joining the current Sumatra wrapped offering. Currently the cigar is shipping to retailers in Europe on a limited basis and the cigar will be available in the U.S. market […]
Cigar News: Quesada Launches Manuel Quesada 70
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2017 Preview, News, Quesada
In 2017, Quesada Cigars patriarch Manuel Quesada will turn 70 years young. As such a cigar has been released to commemorate the milestone. The Manuel Quesada 70 (MQ70) officially made its debut at ProCigar 2017 in the Dominican Republic with select retailers getting a soft launch prior to the event. In a press release announcing […]
Cigar News: Cigar Industry’s Lawsuit Gains Support in Motion for Summary Judgement
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments CAA, CRA, FDA, IPCPR, News
A week after the cigar industry filed a Motion for Summary Judgment with the Court in its pending lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Adninistration (FDA) two additional Amicus Curaie briefs have been filed. One jointly by four states and one by the in profit organization Cause of Action Institute (CoA). The Motion for Summary Judgemet […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 6, Number 13 (2/18/17)
William Cooper Cigar Industry Report, Cigar News No Comments Cigar Coop, Cigar Industry Report, Cigar Wrap, News
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: Romeo 505 Nicaragua Begins Widespread Release
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment 2017 Preview, Altadis, News, Romeo y Julieta
The Romeo 505 Nicaragua, a cigar introduced at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show by Altadis USA has begun its widespread release.The company says the cigar is now available at Casa de Montrcristo and jR Cigar retail shops as well as its Montecristo lounge stores. Plans are for a full release to Altadis USA retailers beginning […]
Cigar News: Cole and Sanford Introduce H.R. 1136 to Change Grandfather Date for Deemed Tobacco Products
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments FDA, News
Representative Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) and Representative Sanford Bishop (D-Georgia) have introduced H.R. 1136, the FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2017. This is proposed legislation that would move the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s predicate date for deemed tobacco products from February 15, 2017 to 21 months after the act’s date of enactment. For premium […]
Cigar News: Black Works Studio Announces Two Event Only Cigars
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Black Works Studio, Fabrica de Oveja Negra, News
Black Words Studio has announced two new event-only cigars under its Killer Bee line. The Killer Bee Lonsdale and Killer Bee Green Hornet Kato are scheduled to make their debut at Black Works Studio events beginning in March 2018. The new Killer Bee Lonsdale introduces 6 1/2 x 42 vitola into the Killer Bee line joining the […]
Cigar News: Trade Associations File Motion for Summary Judgement in FDA Lawsuit
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment CAA, CRA, FDA, IPCPR, News
The Cigar Association of America (CAA), Cigar Rights of America (CRA), and International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) filed a motion for Summary Judgement and opening brief in the lawsuit challenging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s Final Deeming Rule on premium cigars and pipes. The motion was filed February 13th, 2017 […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Masterpiece Humidor–Damajagua and Cigar to Launch at ProCigar 2017
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment 2017 Preview, Accessories, Davidoff, News
Davidoff has announced its newest Masterpiece Humidor called Damajagua. This is a collaboration done between Davidoff and French artist Rose Faneuil. This ultra-premium humidor also will be accompanied by an all-new limited edition cigar. The first of the Damajagua humidors and cigars will be auctioned off at the annual ProCigar Charity Auction being held February […]