(Coventry, RI; Indian Trail, NC) – August 26, 2013:Stogie Geeks and Cigar Coop are announcing they are entering into a collaborative partnership. The agreement will unite the world of cigar podcasting with the world of cigar journalism. StogieGeeks is a brand that focuses on podcasting, Internet TV, videos, and cigar reviews. It was founded in 2011 by Paul Asadoorian and […]
Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2, Number 32 (8/24/13)
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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: Crowned Heads Hints of 2013 Limited Edition and 2014 Core Line Releases
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In a post on the company’s blog page, Crowned Heads co-owner Jon Huber documented a week he spent at Ernesto Perez-Carriillo’s Tabacalera La Alianza factory in the Dominican Republic. In his trip report, Huber mentioned two projects the company has in the works. Huber mentioned that the “finishing touches” were being put on what is […]
News: Fabricas Unidas Announces Cigar Box Recycling Program
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Fabricas Unidas, the umbrella company for the brands owned by Christian Eiroa has announced a buy back program for cigar boxes. This will allow Fabricas Unidas to re-use cigar boxes on future production. Information on this program was communicated in a letter by Eiroa that was published in the August 20th, IPCPR newsletter. According to Eiroa, […]
News: G.R. Tabacaleras Launches G.A.R. Deli
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G.R. Tabacaleras Company, the Miami cigar factory owned by Gran Habano’s George Rico has officially announced the G.A.R. Deli concept. G.A.R. Deli has been a concept talked for some time. This provides a customer an opportunity blend his/her own cigar cigar. With the G.A.R. Deli concept, a customer can actually select a wrapper, binder, and […]
Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2 Number 31 (8/17/13)
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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 […]
Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2 Number 30 (8/10/13)
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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 […]
Cigar Preview: Guillermo León Signature Lancero (Exclusive Coming to W. Curtis Draper)
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Washington DC/Bethesda, Maryland based retailer W. Curtis Draper has announced they will be getting an retail exclusive vitola in the La Aurora Guillermo Leon Signature line. The cigar will be a lancero vitola and will be a part of the Tobacconist’s 126th anniversary. The Guillermo Leon Signature will be launched on September 6th – the eve of […]
News: Steve Saka Discusses Recent Retirement Announcement on “The Cigar Authority”
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Steve Saka (Cigar Coop Photo) Former Drew Estate CEO Steve Saka was a guest the August 3rd “The Cigar Authority” radio show. The show marked the first public comments made by Saka since his retirement from Drew Estate was announced on the eve of the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. When asked about his retirement, Saka […]
News: Alliance Cigar to Become Exclusive Distributor for Alec Bradley Maxx Connecticut
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Wholesale distributor Alliance Cigar has announced they have become the exclusive distributor of what was the recently discontinued Alec Bradley Maxx Connecticut Cigar. Information on this announcement was communicated in the recent summer newsletter of Alliance Cigar. Earlier this year, Alec Bradley informed retailers that the Maxx Connecticut had been discontinued. The Maxx Connecticut had […]