Lampert Cigars has updated the packaging on its El Gringo. The company says that while the packaging has changed, the blend and cigar ring remain the same. El Gringo comes in one size – a 5 x 50. As for the blend, it features an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a three-year-aged Ecuadorian binder and a […]
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 […]
Les Fines Lames, a company based in France has announced eight new finishes for its signature Le Petit cigar knife. Four of the new finishes feature 18k gold and the other four feature antique brass. Produced in Thiers, a city known for being the hub of French cutlery, the Le Petit by Les Fines Lames […]
S.T. Dupont is releasing a limited edition “Declaration of Independence” collection. The collection includes a Line 2 soft-flame lighter offering as well as fountain and rollerball pen offerings. The Declaration of Independence Line 2 lighter features a red, white, and blue color scheme with stars and stripes representation. The lighter is made of solid brass […]
Following the fire that occurred at its tobacco warehouse in the Dominican Republic, Carlos “Carlito” Fuente of Arturo Fuente has issued a statement in regards to the fire. An investigation is still ongoing in regards to the cause of the fire. Initial reports are approximately one million pounds of tobacco were lost in the fire.
West Tampa Tobacco Company has announced it has shipped its third regular production, the West Tampa Tobacco Red. The company says it has not only begun to ship to U.S retailers, but to its retailers worldwide. “West Tampa Tobacco Co. continues to focus on serving the global cigar community. It is important that we take […]
A massive fire broke out in the early evening hours of May 17 at one of Arturo Fuente’s warehouses. The damage appears to have taken down a warehouse housing tobacco and it is estimated approximately one million pounds of tobacco may have been lost. The fire took place at Warehouse #3 located in Palmar Abajo […]
Next month, Altadis U.S.A. will release a limited edition offering under its Romeo y Julieta line known as Book of Love. The Romeo y Julieta brand pays homage to the characters Romeo and Juliet in the tragedy by William Shakespeare. Keeping to the literary theme of Shakespeare, the cigar Book of Love comes packaged in […]
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids has announced that Matthew Myers will step down as the organization’s president. Yolanda C. Richardson who currently serves as the organization’s Executive Vice President for Global Programs has been appointed by the Board of Directors as the new president and CEO. The move will be effective July 1, 2023. Myers […]
The Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Sonata, a cigar that was showcased at TPE 23, will begin shipping to retailers on June 1. Like many Aging Room Cigars, the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Sonata is inspired by brand owner Rafael Nodal’s love of music. A Sonata is a classic music composition for an instrumental soloist, often […]
