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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
George Rico S.T.K. Miami American Puro Last month, we reported on a new cigar from Gran Habano that would be a blend consisting of 100 percent U.S. grown tobacco – the George Rico S.T.K. Miami American Puro. This was a cigar that was showcased by Gran Habano at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. Since then, […]
