For Episode 146, the Prime Time Show is proud to welcome Glen Case, Owner of Kristoff Cigars. Glen has well over a decade in the cigar business and took a very different route to getting into it. We’ll learn of Glen’s stories and talk about all of the happenings at Kristoff Cigars. Tune in live […]
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 388 (7/4/20)
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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 145 – Rafael Nodal, Tabacalera USA/Boutique Blends
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For Episode 145, Rafael Nodal, Director of Product Capability for Tabacalera USA and owner of Boutique Blends Cigars is our featured guest. We will catch up with Rafael on all of the happenings with Tabacalera USA. Plus catch up on life after winning the #1 Cigar of the Year. We’ll discover how Rafael “lives true” […]
Prime Time Episode 143: Manuel Inoa, La Aurora Cigars
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Today, we are honored to welcome the one and only Manuel Inoa of La Aurora Cigars as our special guest. Manuel is the Master Blender at La Aurora Cigars, and we’ll discuss his journey in the cigar industry. We will discuss the history of the La Aurora Cigar Factory, and get some of Manuel’s insights […]
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 387 (6/27/20)
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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 144 – Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr, E.P. Carrillo
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For Episode 144, we are honored to welcome another legend to our show, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr. This will be a fun episode as we catch up with Ernesto on the happenings at E.P. Carrillo, including the new Pledge cigar set to hit stores this summer. Plus we’ll talk plenty of blending and industry talk with […]
Prime Time Episode 142: Erik Espinosa, Espinosa Cigars
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Erik Espinosa, founder and President of Espinosa Cigars, is our special guest for Prime Time Episode 142. While we have had Erik on several times at La Zona Palooza, we have never had Erik on for a full interview Prime Time style – and tonight we will recap Erik’s journey in the cigar business and […]
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 386 (6/20/20)
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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 143 – Manuel Inoa, La Aurora Cigars
William Cooper Announcement No Comments Announcement, Developing Palates, La Aurora, Prime Time Show
Today, we are honored to welcome the one and only Manuel Inoa of La Aurora Cigars as our special guest. Manuel is the Master Blender at La Aurora Cigars, and we’ll discuss his journey in the cigar industry. We will discuss the history of the La Aurora Cigar Factory, and get some of Manuel’s […]
Prime Time Episode 141: Laurel Tilley, General Cigar Company
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Tonight, we are proud to welcome Laurel Tilley from General Cigar Company. Laurel’s the brand ambassador for one of the largest cigar brands in the world, Macanudo. We’ll talk about the whole story of Macanudo as well as the latest happenings in the brand. Also our Live True segment will cover soft drinks and in […]