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 […]
Feature Story: 262 Cigars at 2015 IPCPR Show
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The 2015 IPCPR Trade Show would be the fourth one for 262 Cigars. 2015 had already been a busy year for the company as it introduced its fifth line – Peacefield. In addition, the company released another lancero – this time for the Allegiance line. Both of these offerings were released earlier this year, but […]
Cigar News: Flor de Selva El Galán to be U.S. Exclusive at Underground Cigar Shop
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Maya Selva Cigars’ Flor de Selva El Galan, a limited production cigar previously only available in Europe is coming stateside. The cigar will be exclusively sold at Fort Worth, Texas retailer Underground Cigar Shop. The Flor de Selva El Galan is a part of the Flor de Selva’s Connecticut line. The El Galan is a figuardo […]
Cigar News: J. Grotto Silk Petit Corona by Ocean State Cigars
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Ocean State Cigars has announced a new line extension to its J. Grotto Silk line. The J. Grotto Silk Petit Corona is slated to become the sixth vitola in Ocean State Cigars’ Ecuadorian Connecticut line. The J. Grotto Silk line was introduced in 2012 as that company’s third line. The cigar launched in four sizes. […]
Cigar News: Felipe Gregorio Pure Dominican 2015
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While last year Felipe Gregorio Cigars focused on its Costa Rican tobacco releases out of its Costa Rica factory, the focus on 2015 has been around the Dominican Republic. At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, the company showed off its new Felipe Gregorio Pure Dominican 2015 cigar. The Felipe Gregorio Pure Dominican 2015 is […]
Cigar News: Rocky Patel’s Ray Lewis Legends 52 Scheduled to Debut in October
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Two years ago, Rocky Patel Premium Cigars had planned on launching a project with former NFL Player Ray Lewis. The cigar was scheduled to make its debut at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, however the cigar never was launched. There had been no official word on the status on this cigar – until now. Yesterday, […]
Cigar News: Alec Bradley Post Embargo Debuts at 2015 IPCPR
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At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Alec Bradley Cigars showcased a release that will pay homage to the the new era of cigars that will start if plans for ending the Cuban embargo go through. The cigar is appropriately entitled Alec Bradley Post Embargo, The line will be soft-launched in 2015 with plans for a […]
Cigar News: Gran Habano Names Heather Payne National Sales Manager
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Gran Habano Cigars has a new National Sales Manager. This morning the company announced that Heather Payne will be assuming that role. Payne comes from the financial services industry with over 20 years of experience in sales marketing and corporate management. She is also a U.S. Army Veteran and mother of two who are currently serving. […]
Feature Story: Espinosa Cigars Showcases New Releases at 2015 IPCPR
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The 2015 IPCPR Trade Show would be the busiest one for fourth year company Espinosa Cigars. This year, Erik Espinosa’s company came with an all-new line, two re-launched lines, and a line extension to the highly successful Espinosa Laranja Reserva. The long awaited Espinosa Especial made its first big appearance at this year’s IPCPR. This […]
Cigar News: New Look for Macanudo Previewed at the 2015 IPCPR
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At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, General Cigar showcased a preview of a new look for its Macanudo line. The new look for the line includes a new logo, revamped packaging, revamped lines that will create a more consistent look across the portfolio. In 2013, Macanudo celebrated its 45th anniversary. It was at that time […]