On Episode 246, we are proud to welcome Howard Gumbs Jr of Howard G Cigars. Howard G Cigars is a newer company based in Orlando, Florida. Howard has been working with American Caribbean Cigars to build his portfolio, and he has a couple of all-Pro Football players who have brands in his portfolio – Ike […]
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 507 (10/15/22)
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The Cigar Industry Report is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of the news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. In addition, each week we will look back at Cigar Coop history. Look for this report every Saturday morning at […]
Prime Time Episode 245: The Name Council – Session #2
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On Episode 245, The Name Council reconvenes for its second session. This time the Name Council tackles Cigar Brands names – and we will look to see if these brands are truly brands. For this Council Session we are joined by John McTavish of Developing Palates, Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo, and Jay Davis of […]
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 506 (10/8/22)
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The Cigar Industry Report is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of the news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. In addition, each week we will look back at Cigar Coop history. Look for this report every Saturday morning at […]
Announcement: Prime Time Episode 244 – Jonathan Carney, La Flor Dominicana
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On Episode 244, we welcome back Jonathan Carney, Vice President of Sales for La Flor Dominicana We will catch up on the happenings at La Flor Dominicana including the company’s auction of the Golden Bull NFT and some of LFD’s latest projects. Plus Plus we will have our Alec Bradley Live True segment, Cattle Baron […]
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 505 (10/1/22)
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The Cigar Industry Report is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of the news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. In addition, each week we will look back at Cigar Coop history. Look for this report every Saturday morning at […]
Announcement: Prime Time Episode 243 – Tim Ozgener, Ozgener Family Cigars
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On Episode 243, we welcome honored to welcome one of the true icons of the cigar industry, Tim Ozgener. Tim’s family founded the legendary CAO brand and it changed the cigar industry as we know it. Tim stepped away from the business 12 years ago, but this year he has come back – with an […]
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 504 (9/24/22)
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The Cigar Industry Report is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of the news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. In addition, each week we will look back at Cigar Coop history. Look for this report every Saturday morning at […]
Announcement: Prime Time Episode 242 – Michael Giannini & Joe Gro, Quality Importers Trading Co.
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On Episode 242, we welcome back Michael Giannini and Joe Gro. Both have been on the Prime Time Shows before but this time they will talk about the happenings at their new home, Quality Importers Trading Company. If you are a cigar accessories fan, there is something for everybody in the Quality Importers portfolio. In […]
Prime Time Episode 240: Jarrid Trudeau, Kristoff Cigars
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On Episode 240, Jarrid Trudeau, Executive Vice President of Kristoff Cigars returns to the Prime Time Show as our special guest. 2022 is looking like a busy year for Kristoff and we will catch up with Jarrid on all of the happenings. Plus, we will talk to Jarrid about his new role as a member […]