It’s a sequel – sort of. At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, CAO Cigars unveiled its CAO Consigliere. This is essentially is a return of the popular CAO Sopranos Edition that had been discontinued back in 2013. The cigar returns with a familiar look, but a new name – Consigliere. When talking to CAO blender/ ambassador Rick […]
E.P. Carrillo’s massive revamping of its portfolio pretty much hit every offering. While the E.P. Carrillo New Wave Connecticut did not have a blend change, it did receive some updated packaging. This new look was unveiled at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show. The new packaging included new band and box design. In addition, the Selectos […]
At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Caldwell Cigar Company unveiled two line extensions to The Last Tsar in the form of a Corona Gorda and Toro Extra. The new sizes add a third and fourth size to what has been to what is the Caldwell’s most premium offering in the portfolio. The Last Tsar is […]
Carlos Fuente Sr., a cigar industry icon who turned Arturo Fuente Cigars into a powerhouse passed away last night, Known as “Don Carlos”, Fuente Sr. is credited for taking many risks to grow Arturo Fuente into one of the largest family-owned cigar companies in the world. He was 81 years old. In the 1950s Fuente […]
At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Crux Cigar Company introduced several line extensions. These line extensions included new sizes for Crux Classic, Crux Bull & Bear, and the Crux Guild. First up, the Crux Classic receives two new sizes – a Corona Gorda (5 3/8 x 46, SRP $7.49) and a Gordo […]
Topper Cigars, a company that is based in Connecticut is celebrating its 120th anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, the company has released a special cigar. The Topper Grande 120th Anniversary is not only a commemorative cigar, but its a cigar that also pays homage to the company roots. Topper Cigars are known for its high […]
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 […]
At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Espinosa Cigars showcased its new Connecticut Shade offering, the Espinosa Crema. However it was following the trade show where there were a few surprises. Made at the companys La Zona factory, the Espinosa Crema uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper from Ecuador over Nicaraguan binder and fillers. It was originally […]
Sosa Cigars was not at the 2016 IPCPR, but the company has certainly been busy with some new releases. This week, the company launched an unique offshoot of the Auric Perfectum line called the Sosa Auric Perfectum Spiced. With the Sosa Auric, it introduces both a barber-pole wrapped cigar and a blend cured with […]
At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, E.P. Carrillo launched a new line known as Original Rebel. The inspiration for this line came from Alan Rubin of Alec Bradley referred to EPC brand owner Ernesto Perez-Carrillo as “the original rebel”. The name struck a cord with Perez-Carrillo and he decided to launch a new line called […]
