Viaje Oro Reserva VOR No. 5 (2012 edition), the cigar is returning with a 2013 batch Viaje Cigars is getting ready to release a 2013 batch of its Viaje Oro Reserva VOR No. 5. This cigar is most famous for putting Viaje on the map as it earned the #2 Cigar of the Year in […]
News: Drew Estate Undercrown Flying Pig Heads to Cigar International Stores
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Ever since the Undercrown was released in Drew Estate’s unique Flying Pig format to the Netherlands, the big question is when would this be available in the United States. Cigar International has announced they have received 50 boxes of this much sought after cigar. The cigar will be put on-sale at the retailer’s three stores […]
Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2, Number 34 (9/7/13)
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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: Viaje to Release 2013 Batch of 50/50 Red and 50/50 Black
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The Viaje 50/50 series is returning for a 2013 small batch run. Viaje Cigars president Andre Farkas confirmed on his Facebook page that both the 50/50 Red and the 50/50 Black will be returning. He expects the shipments to arrive at authorized retailers next month. The 50/50 series was first introduced back in 2009. This […]
News: Tesa Cigars to be Made Available at Riverside Cigars in Jeffersonville, Indiana
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Riverside Cigars, a retailer based in Jeffersonville, Indiana (just outside Louisville, Kentucky) has announced they will be the first retailer to receive Tesa Cigars. Tesa Cigars is actually a brand of cigars sold at a retail shop in Chicago with the same name. These cigars have garnered a strong reputation. Information on this announcement was made […]
Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2, Number 33 (8/31/13)
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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: Litto Gomez talks Small Batch No. 5 and 64 Ring Gauge in Emerson’s Interview
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La Flor Dominicana President Litto Gomez had an exclusive interview with Emerson’s Cigars and discussed some preliminary plans for two new projects – the Litto Gomez Small Batch No. 5 and a new 64 ring gauge project. A video of the interview was published on the company’s YouTube channel. Gomez expects the Small Batch […]
News: Jose Blanco Leaves Joya de Nicaragua
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Jose Blanco – Cigar Coop Photo The Jose Blanco at Joya de Nicaragua has come to an end. Just one day after a series of executive announcements which curiously did not mention his name, Jose Blanco has confirmed on his Facebook page that he is leaving Joya de Nicaragua. It was on August 31st, 2011 […]
News: Padrón and Young Named to CRA Board
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Cigar Rights of America (CRA) has named Jorge Padron of Padron Cigars and James Young, President of Davidoff North America to its board of directors. In addition, CRA founder Jeff Borysiewicz of Corona Cigar Co.was re-elected as Chairman of the Board. Initial announcements of these appointment were reported by Cigar Aficionado. For Padron, he returns to the board […]
News: Joya de Nicaragua Announces New Executive Positions
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Joya de Nicaragua S.A. today made official some changes to its executive staff. These changes coincide with the company’s 45th anniversary and are aimed at continuing their plan for international expansion. The announcement made official that Juan Ignacio Martinez, the son of Dr. Alejandro Martinez Cuenca has been elected by the Board of Directors as […]