Ted’s Cigars has entered into a licensing agreement with Patron Tequila. Under this agreement the world of premium tequila and handmade cigars are brought together with the release of the Patron Anejo Seasoned Cigar. The Patron Anejo Seasoned Cigar is focused around Patron’s Anejo spirit. The Anejo is aged in small white oak barrels for a minimum of twelve […]
Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2, Number 41 (10/26/13)
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The Cigar Week Wrap is a one stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of our news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. We will throw in a few bonus items from time to time as well. Our intent is to […]
News: Compañia de Siembra Hojas de Tradicion Announced
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Luis Sanchez of Tabaclera LTC SRL, Terry Johnson, owner of T.L. Johnson Cigar Company, and and Juan Francisco “Pancho” Reinoso former agronomist for Philip Morris International have announced they are entering into a Dominican-based farming operation and leaf company. The new company is being called Compania de Siembra Hojas de Tradicion. Information was announced via a press release […]
News: RoMa Craft Tobac Gives Early Preview for 2014
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Over the past couple of days, RoMa Craft Tobac co-owners Skip Martin and Michael Rosales made appearances on both the Stogie Geeks and CigarChat shows and gave some insights into their company – as well as a preview into “what’s up and coming” in the future. RoMa Craft Tobac was formed last year as a […]
News: Viaje to Release Skull and Bones M?stery 2013 Edition (Cigar Preview)
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Viaje Cigars will be releasing a 2013 version of its Skull and Bones M?stery cigar. The Skull and Bones M?stery 2013 becomes the ninth batch of the series since it was initially launched in 2010. As the name indicates, some of the details of the M?stery 2013 are being held back. Viaje president Andre Farkas […]
News: Villiger Cigars, NA Names Fabian Barrantes Director of Marketing
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Villiger Cigars of North America has announced Fabian Barrantes as the new Director of Marketing. Barrantes is a name who has most recently been associated with Boutique Blends – where he served as Marketing Director and in Product Development. The announcement of Barrantes’ appointment was made in a press release by Villiger, North America. Last […]
News: Viaje Full Moon 2013 (Cigar Preview)
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Circular box of the Viaje Full Moon 2013 (Photo Credit: Andre Farkas Facebook page) Viaje will be releasing a new line in its October shipments to retailers called the Viaje Full Moon 2013. In 2013 company President Andre Farkas has focused much around line extensions and 2013 batches for his existing small batch lines. The […]
News: Process to Regulate Premium Cigars moves to the Office of Management and Budget
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The International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) has put out a communication indicating that the process to federally regulate premium cigars has moved to the next phase. They are reporting that the proposed rule has moved from the Department of Heath and Human Services (HHS) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). […]
News: E.P. Carrillo Edición Limitada 2013 About to Ship (Cigar Preview)
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The E.P. Carrillo Edicion Limitada 2013 is about to ship. At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, E.P. Carrillo had on display the packaging for the Edicion Limitada 2013. At the time, details of the blend were still being finalized, but the company was taking orders. Cigar Aficionado confirmed details around the blend and the size in […]
Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2, Number 40 (10/19/13)
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The Cigar Week Wrap is a one stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of our news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. We will throw in a few bonus items from time to time as well. Our intent is to […]