A.J. Ferrnandez Cigars has announced the launch of a 13 minute documentary that gives the viewer a glimpse of the man behind the company – A.J. Fernandez. According to Kris Kachaturian, Managing Partner of A.J. Fernandez Cigars, “I have always stated that A.J. Fernandez will be known as a legend in the cigar industry in only a […]
Cigar News: Justin Andrews Leaving Lou Rodriguez Cigars
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Justin Andrews has announced today that he has resigned as Vice President of Lou Rodriguez Cigars and will be leaving the company. Andrews who handled sales and marketing also played a key role in the development of the company’s most recent project, the Double Nickel. Andrews made a statement announcing his resignation by saying: “I […]
Cigar News: Foundry Adds Cobalt, Dubnium, and Lithium to Compounds, Elements, and Musings
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General Cigar Company’s Foundry Brand will be adding three new blends to its Compounds, Elements, and Musings line. These cigars include Cobalt, Dubnium, and Lithium and were showcased at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show. Consistent with both the line and the Foundry brand, these three cigars will feature rare tobaccos and innovative packaging. The inspiration […]
Cigar News: JFR XT by Casa Fernandez (Cigar Preview)
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At the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show, Casa Fernandez showcased a new offshoot to its JFR line. The JFR XT introduces box-press offerings in a Corojo or Maduro wrapper option. JFR stands for “Just for Retailers” and was introduced as line primarily for brick and mortar stores. The new XT offerings feature a blend that is […]
Cigar News: Felipe Gregorio Pelo De Oro (Cigar Preview)
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At the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show, Felipe Gregorio cigars showcased a revamping of their Pelo De Oro line. The company announced that this new iteration of the Pelo De Oro line will be a Costa Rican puro featuring Pelo de Oro. The line in addition to launching five sizes in a habano natural wrapper, there […]
Cigar News: Kings Cigars Expands King of Kings Broadleaf to Five Vitolas (Cigar Preview)
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The King of Kings Broadleaf line is growing. At the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show, Kings Cigars announced the King of Kings Broadleaf line would be adding four additional vitolas – bringing the line to five sizes. The King of Kings Broadleaf line was launched earlier this year and became the company’s fourth blend. It was […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 3, Number 37 (8/9/14)
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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 will […]
Cigar News: La Gloria Cubana Trunk Show 2014 (Cigar Preview)
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At the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show, General Cigar Company’s La Gloria Cubana brand unveiled its third release of its limited edition La Gloria Cubana Trunk Show Series. The La Gloria Cubana Trunk Show 2014 releases three new cigars, but keeps true to the Trunk Show’s characteristics of including smokeable cigar bands, using rare tobaccos, and […]
Cigar News: EH Cigars Showcases Lealtad, Cabroncito, and Box-Pressed Line Extensions at 2014 IPCPR Trade Show
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EH Box Pressed Edgar Hoill’s EH line of cigars showcased quite a bit of line extensions at the 2014 IPCPR Trade. On display were two new announced vitolas were box-pressed versions of the three original vitolas in the EH cigar line as well as a new 6 1/4 x 60 vitola called Lealtad. EH […]
Cigar News: Zino Platinum – The Make of Texas
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At the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, the Zino brand showcased its third line of cigars that pays homage to the culture of a region in the United States. This time the ares is Texas as the Zino Platinum – The Make of Texas line was on display. The Zino Platinum – Make […]