Today we look at a 2023 offering from the historic Bolivar brand from STG’s portfolio.
Bolivar Gran Republica Robusto | Cigar Review
Prime Time Special Edition 145: Cigar Coop 13th Anniversary Show w/ Matt Booth
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 Review: La Gloria Cubana Corojo de Oro Toro
The La Gloria Cubana (LGC) Corojo de Oro is a limited release by Forged Cigar Company that debuted in 2023. La Gloria Cubana is a brand that has always been known for its innovation. In the case of the La Gloria Cubana Corojo de Oro, the blend incorporates a proprietary hybrid leaf called Corojo de […]
Cigar News: La Gloria Cubana Society Cigar II Coming This Month
La Gloria Cubana has announced its second cigar for the La Gloria Cubana Society Cigar, the La Gloria Cubana Society Cigar II. The la Gloria Cubana Society is a social club that interacts with the brand through its website and offline activities nationwide. Like the first La Gloria Cubana Society cigar, the La Gloria Cubana […]
The Smoking Syndicate: Room101 Johnny Tobacconaut Toro
Room 101 reintroduced the Johnny Tobacconaut at the 2023 PCA trade show in Las Vegas, NV. It had been off the market since 2015 when Room101 left Davidoff for distribution, but was released in a limited quantity in 2022 for Luxury Cigar Club. Now, with Room101 under Forged Cigars, the Johnny Tobacconaut has made its […]
Cigar Review: Room101 Daruma (2023)
Over the past couple of years, Room101 Cigars has been resurrecting some of the brands it had on the market from the days when Davidoff was handling production and distribution. This year at the Total Product Expo 2023 Trade Show, Room101 Cigars (now a part of Forged Cigar Company) showcased a new iteration of the […]
Cigar News: STG Net Sales Down 3.9% for Third Quarter 2023
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) has announced its earnings for the third quarter of 2023. The big news is the company is reporting negative sales growth of 3.9% YoY. At the same time, STG reported an EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) margin of 26.5%. The EBITDA margin is a measure of a company’s […]
Cigar News: Alec Bradley Fine & Rare BCN-143 Heads to Retailers
Forged Cigar Company has announced the Alec Bradley Fine & Rare BCN-143 has begun shipping to retailers. The BCN-143 is the 12th release under Alec Bradley’s Fine & Rare line. The cigar is scheduled to arrive on shelves on November 11, 2023. Notably, the first Fine & Rare made its debut on 11/11/11 (2011) Fine […]
Cigar News: Cohiba Limited Edition Biometric Humidor Announced
Scandinavian Tobacco Group is continuing to roll out releases for the upcoming Christmas and Holiday Season. Today, the company announced a limited edition, ultra-premium humidor offering for its Cohiba brand, the Cohiba Biometric Humidor. The Biometric humidor is finished with red and black lacquer with metallic branding and hardware. It also can be opened either […]
Cigar News: General Cigar Releases 2023 Punch Sampler
General Cigar has released a four-cigar holiday sampler under its Punch brand. The sampler contains four Toro-sized cigars from Punch’s core portfolios. The cigars are: Punch Clásico EMS Pita: 6 1/8 x 50 Punch Gran Puro Pico Bonito: 6 x 50 Punch Signature Pita: 6 x 50 Punch Gran Puro Nicaragua Toro: 6 x 54 […]
