Small Batch Cigar, an online boutique cigar retailer has received a shop exclusive in the Quesada 40th Anniversary line. The size will be in a 4 1/2 x 40 petit belicoso size. It will also be based on the highly acclaimed Quesada 40th Anniversary Corona Clasica blend – the first time a new vitola has […]
Cigar News: Villiger North America Opens New U.S. Headquarters
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On April 22nd, Villiger North America had an invitation red carpet event to celebrate the division’s re-launch and opening of its new U.S. headquarters in Miami, Florida. The event was hosted by Villiger Söhne AG Chairman Heinrich Villiger and newly named Villiger North America President Rene Castaneda. In attendance were Guillermo Leon of La Aurora, Dr. […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 5, Number 23 (4/30/16)
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The Cigar Industry Report is a one stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop and Stogie Geeks. It is a combination of our news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. We will also recap what happened on our Stogie Geeks show. Finally, each week we […]
Cigar News: Cohiba Nicaragua Pequeños Introduced
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General Cigar Company has recently unveiled a new line extension to Cohiba Nicaragua. The new size is called the Cohiba Nicaragua Pequenos. The new offering will a 4 1/8 x 36 small cigar offering and will be sold in tins. Cohiba Nicaragua made its debut at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show. While the cigar features Nicaraguan […]
Cigar News: Schrader Cellars Announces Limited Edition Schrader MMXIII in Conjunction with Nat Sherman
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Schrader Cellars, owned and operated by Fred Schrader has announced its second cigar, the Limited Edition Schrader MMXIII. The project was done in conjunction with Schrader’s long-time friend, Nat Sherman Vice President of Retail and Brand Development Michael Herklots at the Quesada Cigars factory. Plans are for the Schrader MMXIII to launch May 17th at the Nat […]
Cigar News: Espinosa Cream City MKE Released as Shop Exclusive for Metro Cigars in Milwaukee
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Espinosa Cigars has released a shop exclusive to Metro Cigars in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The cigar is called the Espinosa Cream City MKE and it will pay homage to the city of Milwaukee. The cigar was recently launched on April 27th at a launch party located at Metro Cigars Germantown location with Espinosa Cigars founder […]
Cigar News: Jason Holly Launching Ivy Cigars
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Jason Holly, owner and founder of Viva Republica is launching a new brand. Tonight Ivy Cigars will make its debut at an exclusive event being held at Casa de Montecristo in Countryside, Illinois. Ivy is described as a brand under its parent company Viva Republica that will boast a “completely different personality”. The brand’s first […]
Cigar News: Camacho Powerband Coming in June
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Since it’s historic relaunch in 2013, Camacho Cigars has used to month of June to launch its major release for the year. 2016 will be no exception as Camacho has announced its second installment of its Master-Built series with the Camacho Powerband. The new Camacho Powerband keeps to the brand’s theme around “boldness”. In a […]
Cigar News: H. Upmann Ingot TheBanker Private Holding Coming This Month
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This month Atladis USA is releasing a limited edition off-shoot to its H. Upmann – The Banker line. The new cigar is called H. Upmann Ingot TheBanker Private Holding. An ingot is a name for a gold bar and this is a theme being incorporated into the box design. While the original H. Upmann Banker […]
Cigar News: Tatuaje Reserva K222 Launched
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There is a new addition to the Tatuaje Brown Label Reserva line. The cigar is called the Tatuaje Reserva K222 and it pays homage to Tatuaje founder Pete Johnson’s late Rottweiler, Kona. The cigar was launched on April 23rd at Fujioka’s Wine Times in Honolulu, Hawaii and now is slated to make its nationwide […]