Update 4/15/13: The following was one of the ultimate April Fool’s Pranks by the Cigar Industry. Even a bogus press release was made on this one. Turns out this campaign was a “smokescreen” for the launch of a new magazine. Many were fooled, many were not. We were one of the ones who got […]
Camacho Cigars posted photos on its Facebook page of a new cigar that will be a part of its Mike Ditka line of cigars. This cigar will be called the Mike Ditka Throwback. The only details that we can derive from the photos is that the cigar will be a toro size and it will […]
A few weeks ago, we noted some information that appeared to indicate the Sam Leccia was getting ready to return to the cigar industry. Today, an article that appeared on Cigar Aficionado.com confirmed Leccia’s return, announced his new company as well as the lines that will be launched. Leccia’s company will be called Leccia Tobacco […]
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 […]
Redux of the Tatuaje Pork Tenderloin for the Saints and Sinners Club 2013 (Picture linked from Tatuaje Cigars Facebook page) Tatuaje Cigars is planning what is being called a “special size redux” of its Pork Tenderloin cigar. This cigar will be released as a part of the 2013 Saints and Sinners Club members’ pack. […]
Last month we provide some insight into Tatuaje’s 2013 plans. As a part of the 2013 releases were some 10 year Anniversary Cigars. Company president Pete Johnson took to Facebook to explain what is being done – and clarify any confusion. The Tatuaje Brown Label series will be the focus of the 10 Year Anniversary […]
Richmond, VA–General Cigar was recently vindicated by the courts again in the nearly 16 year old legal battle waged by Cubatabaco to determine rightful ownership of the Cohiba® trademark in the United States. After losing its legal battle in the Second Circuit, Cubatabaco continued to exhaust all available legal channels by bringing this matter before […]
Altadis USA is launching their fourth regional blend as as part of their Montecristo line, the Montecristo Chicago Edition. Illinois retailer, Casa de Montecristo – located just outside of Chicago, Illinois has announced an April 11th launch party for the Montecristo Chicago Connoisseur Edition. If this falls in line with the other three regional releases, […]
Boutique Blends Cigars, the subsidiary under Oliveros Cigars is planning on launching a special five sampler pack of Cigars under their Aging Room Cigars line as well as a new cigar under its Swag Cigars line. Information for these projects were first reported on the March 23rd Cigar Dave broadcast. Additional information was then discussed […]
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 […]
