On August 15 2010, Will Cooper went to his first IPCPR Trade Show as a buyer. After an adventure getting an Iced Coffee in the heat of New Orleans, he decided to chronicle his tales of his visit to the Trade Show and Cigar Coop was born. Along the way, he met some interesting characters […]
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 566 (12/2/23)
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The Cigar Industry Report 566 is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop for the past week. It combines 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 […]
Announcement: Prime Time Special Edition 150: Quesada x Ferio Tego
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Tonight, we celebrate 150 Special Editions. To mark the occasion, we will talk with people from two companies with a long history together – Quesada Cigars and the Ferio Tego brands. Manuel Quesada and his daughter Raquel will represent the Quesadas. Representing Ferio Tego, we have Michael Herklots. Plus, we have our Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar […]
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 563 (11/11/23)
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The Cigar Industry Report is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It combines 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 at 8am Eastern Time. […]
Announcement: Prime Time Special Edition 149 – The 2023 (Non Political) Election Night Show
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It’s our annual election night show. We ask you leave your politics at the door and join us. Not only only will we cover the races, but we will have (at least) 15 BALLOT QUESTIONS related to the cigar industry where we will decide tonight. Plus, we have our Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group U.S. […]
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 561 (10/28/23)
William Cooper Cigar Industry Report, Cigar News No Comments Cigar Coop, Cigar Industry Report, Cigar Wrap, News, Prime Time Jukebox, Prime Time Show, Prime Time Special Edition
The Cigar Industry Report is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It combines 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 at 8am Eastern Time. […]
Prime Time Special Edition 144: 2023 Cigar Coop Coalition PCA Post Game Show
William Cooper Podcast No Comments El Oso Fumar, PCA 2023, Podcast, Prime Time Special Edition, The Smoking Syndicate
Tonight, the Cigar Coop Coalition Team gathers together for a Post-Game Show on the 2023 PCA Trade Show. We will talk about what we saw, what we liked, what we didn’t like – and we will take you behind the scenes on the happenings and drama associated with a PCA Trade Show. Plus, we have […]
Prime Time Special Edition 143: Aging Experiment #5, Part 2: Padrón Family Reserve No. 46 Maduro
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Tonight, we continue Aging Experiment #5 as we discuss and smoke the Padrón Family Reserve No 46 Maduro. With the “Aging Experiment” Series, Bear and Coop smoke a cigar, smoke another cigar six months later, and a third cigar one year later. The idea is to see how the cigar responds to aging over some […]
Prime Time Special Edition 142: Rafael Nodal, Tabacalera USA/Aging Room Cigars
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Prime Time Special Edition is back, and tonight, we are honored to welcome back the one and only Rafael Nodal. He is the Director of Product Capability for Tabacalera USA and the co-founder of Aging Room Cigars. Bear and Coop will smoke the new Aging Room Nicaragua Quattro Sonata – the sequel to the highly […]
Announcement: Prime Time Special Edition 148: The 2023 La Zona Palooza Pre-Game Show
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La Zona Palooza 2023 is coming up the first weekend in November, and tonight we will preview the upcoming event with Hector Alfonso and Jack Toraño of Espinosa Cigars. In addition, we will catch up on the happenings of Espinosa. Plus, we have our Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group U.S. History segment, Tabacalera USA Great Things […]