At 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Rodrigo Cigars discussed some plans for an upcoming project that will be starting this Fall called “The Corona Project”. In terms of the Corona Project, company President George Rodriguez says the concept behind it was to make the very “best corona (vitola) he can make” with an “undisclosed wrapper”. The […]
News: My Father Cigars Launches Don Pepin Garcia Limited Edition 10th Anniversary Cigar at 2013 IPCPR Trade Show
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At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, the Garcia family led by company patriarch Don Pepin Garcia unveiled the Don Pepin Garcia 10th Anniversary Cigar. This is a cigar many have anticipated for some time, and in our opinion will be one of the most sought after cigars of 2013. Back in December, […]
News: IPCPR Kicks Off 2013 Annual Convention and Trade Show
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The International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association kicked off their Annual Convention and International Trade Show in Las Vegas Nevada at the Sands Convention Center. At the trade show, special guests included NFL Hall of Fame Coach Mike Ditka and Congressmen Bill Posey of Florida who spoke out against the increased threat of […]
News: Steve Saka Retires From Drew Estate
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Steve Saka (Cigar Coop photo) In an announement that sent many shockwaves throughout the cigar business on the eve of the 2013 IPCPR, Steve Saka is retiring from Drew Estate. Saka’s retirement is effective on July 11th. Saka rose through the ranks of the cigar industry. He is considered a pioneer in online media where […]
News: Ezra Zion Announces Honor Series FHK
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At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Ezra Zion Cigar Company officially announced their second installment of their Honor Series. This cigar will be known as the Ezra Zion Honor Series FHK. The announcement was made at a social media seminar being held at the trade conference sponsored by Ezra Zion Cigars. The FHK came is […]
Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2, Number 26 (7/13/13)
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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: Raices Cubanas 1941 to be Joint Effort Between Alec Bradley and Famed Factory
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Photo linked Alec Bradley Cigars Facebook page Alec Bradley Cigars has announced the Raices Cubanas 1941 cigar. The cigar is named for the famed Raices Cubanas factory in Danli, Honduras. This the the same factory that makes many cigars in the Alec Bradley portfolio. The cigar is anticipated to be launched at the 2013 IPCPR […]
News: La Flor Dominicana to Release 2013 Vintage of Litto Gomez Diez
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At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, La Flor Dominicana will release the 2013 Vintage of its Litto Gomez Diez line. Information on this announcement was provided in a recent press release received by Cigar Coop by La Flor Dominicana. The Litto Gomez Diez line is a cigar that is comprised of Dominican tobacco entirely from […]
News: Davidoff to launch Belicoso in Davidoff Nicaragua line
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Davidoff Cigars will be adding a Belicoso to its recently announced Davidoff Nicaragua line. The Belicoso vitola will be launched in Las Vegas at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show and showcased at an event being held at the Venetian Hotel Grand Canal Shoppes. The cigar will be packaged in a special limited edition humidor. The […]
Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2, Number 25 (7/6/13)
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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 […]