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J.C. Newman Announces 2023 José Gaspar Cigars – Cigar News

Tampa-based J.C. Newman is celebrating the cities famous pirate festival with a new cigar. Since 1885, Tampa has been known as “Cigar City.” Since 1904, pirates have been invading Tampa…

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General Cigar Announces Punch Spring Roll – Cigar News

Punch is celebrating The Year of the Rabbit with a limited-edition cigar: Spring Roll. This latest release marks the fifth edition of their Chinese New Year Series which previously has…

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CoH Cigars, Hong Kong gets Exclusive Liga Privada Unico Year of the Rabbit

To commemorate the upcoming Year of the Rabbit, which begins with the Chinese New Year on Jan. 22, 2023, Drew Estate and CoH Cigars in Hong Kong are teaming up…

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Cigar Slang

Do you want to sound like a cigar-pro the next time you go to your local cigar bar or lounge? In this video, Mazz discusses some common cigar slang.


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No. 9 Cigar of the Year 2022 – Alec Bradley Double Broadleaf

Give the people what they want… and then some. This is part of the mindset behind Alec Bradley’s third entrant into the company’s Experimental Series—Alec Bradley Double Broadleaf—doubling down on…

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No. 10 Cigar of the Year 2022 – West Tampa Tobacco White

Departing and returning to the premium cigar industry at a rate fast enough to make Matt Booth and Michael Herklots blush, Rick Rodriguez left his longtime position at CAO in…

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Tatuaje TAA 2022, PCA 2022 Shipping Next Week

Both cigars are 5 3/8 x 52. The TAA 2022 uses a Connecticut broadleaf wrapper, while the PCA 2022 uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper.
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Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Mi Querida Black SakaKhan – Blind Cigar Review

"If it weren't for the fact that this cigar had me woozy, I'd rank it higher. I'd love to see this in a smaller vitola, perhaps a robusto or Corona…

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2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #1: Alec Bradley Fine & Rare BC-(13)4EV

“...the Alec Bradley Fine & Rare BC-(13)4EV comes to the table delivering the total package – flavor, complexity, and construction. It’s the flavor that truly shines in this cigar, delivering…

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José Gaspar, J.C. Newman’s Gasparilla Cigar, Returns for 2023

Gasparilla 2023 starts at the end of the month and Tampa-based J.C. Newman has a new cigar to celebrate the city's annual pirate festival.
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2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #2: Sin Compromiso Paladin de Saka by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust

“At $28.75, this cigar will not be a cheap investment. At the same time, I have no problem recommending this cigar to any cigar enthusiast...this is a cigar that easily…

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Top New Cigars (January 9, 2023)

Reading Time: 3 minutes Rocky Patel, West Tampa Tobacco Company and FLVR get the spotlight for the first cigar reviews of 2023. See why we’re giving them first dibs.
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Weekly News (Jan. 9, 2022)

Cigar News Bocock Brothers Increasing Prices For World Traveler Collection Fratello Announces Price Increase K By Karen Berger Adds Distribution In Hungary  Oscar Valladares Tobacco...
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SHRINKAGE! Short Cigars For The Winter Months

Baby it's cold outside, and you know that that mean. SHRINKAGE! In a lot of places, it's not as easy to kick back on the porch and enjoy a cigar…

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2022 Year in Review: Performance Rankings for Sponsored Cigars & Samples

In 2020, Cigar Coop introduced two new performance rating categories: Impacts of Sponsored Cigars on Scoring and Impacts of Samples Used on Scoring. Performance Ratings are a collection of analytical…

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2022 Year in Review: Performance Rankings for Sponsored Cigars & Samples

In 2020, Cigar Coop introduced two new performance rating categories: Impacts of Sponsored Cigars on Scoring and Impacts of Samples Used on Scoring. Performance Ratings are a collection of analytical…

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Alec & Bradley Madcap Toro Cigar Review

Alec & Bradley Madcap Toro Cigar Review – This 6×52 toro features a dark chocolate very oily wrapper with a firm even pack, very fine tooth, large double cap and…

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Cigars Daily LIVE 242 (New Year, New Cigars)

This week on Cigars Daily LIVE, Oliva Nick is joining us to kick off the year with a brand new blend. I'm Tim and I'm the host of this show,…

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New Law Requires Nevada Tobacco Retailers to Use Age Verification Software

Make sure to have your ID ready before buying your next cigar in Nevada.
The post New Law Requires Nevada Tobacco Retailers to Use Age Verification Software appeared first on halfwheel.

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Cigar Industry Report: Edition 519 (1/7/23)

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…

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H. Upmann Nicaragua AJ Fernandez Heritage Toro – Blind Cigar Review

"This was a cigar of interesting finishes. From the onset, the primary flavor was espresso, and remained so throughout. What changed was the nature of the finishing flavors and the…

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Cigar Review: Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario Maduro Short Churchill (2021)

If one is looking at Aganorsa Leaf’s portfolio, the Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario line stands as the company’s most premium offering. The line made its debut back in 2013 as the…

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Fratello Announces Price Increase

The change went into effect on January 1.
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Punch is Set to Kick off the Year of the Rabbit with Spring Roll

Punch will kick off The Year of the Rabbit with a limited-edition smoke called Spring Roll.

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My Father Cedros Deluxe Cervantes Cigar Review

My Father Cedros Deluxe Cervantes Cigar Review – This 6.5×44 stick features a dark chocolate, thick oily wrapper with a butter soft feel, triple cap and rich raisin and cocoa…

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