News Archive August 15, 2023

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PCA 2023: ATL Cigar Co

The 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show would be the second one for ATL Cigar Co. At the same time, it would be the first one since the company…

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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…

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PCA 2023: Topper Cigars

Cigar Coop has been covering the Trade Show since 2010, and every year we manage to visit Topper Cigars’ booth.  There is a rich history for this family, and owner…

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Two New Sizes of Fosforo Connecticut Head to Stores

The Fosforo Robusto and Toro are heading to stores. In addition, the Corona Gorda, which was released in limited quantities in April, is now available again.
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Smoke Night LIVE – Erik Espinosa

The Alpha Dawg is back! It’s been an amazing couple of years for Espinosa Premium Cigars and this week on Smoke Night LIVE Erik Espinosa joins the show to recap…

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PCA 2023: Fratello Cigars

At an FDA Seminar at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, a relatively unknown new brand had its debut cigar launched. That brand was Fratello Cigars, owned by Omar de Frias…

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Fratello The Texan Toro Boxes Begin Shipping

Originally announced as an April release, boxes of The Texan Toro are now heading to stores.
The post Fratello The Texan Toro Boxes Begin Shipping appeared first on halfwheel.

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The Blog: 13 Years

Today we mark a big milestone on Cigar Coop, our twelve-year anniversary! Here is what I now write every year: As always, we go back to the beginning, our first…

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If you are reading this website, chances are you've burned some tobacco that Lancaster Leaf grew, processed or sold.
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New Cohiba Lounge to Open in Santa Barbara

General Cigar and Cohiba have announced the opening of a new cigar lounge at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. Following a launch event on August 11th 2023, the Cohiba cigar…

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Soy Sauce Assassin Cigar Review: Davidoff Golf Score Card

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Best Cigars with "Toothy" Wrappers | Mazz's Top 5 Must Try Blends

Welcome back, cigar enthusiasts! Anthony dives deep into the unique world of "toothy cigars" - the ones with those unmistakable bumpy ridges. Don't judge a cigar by its wrapper, especially…

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“The Silent Hunter” Struck Again

If the winning times of the US Cigar Smoking World Championship qualifications were modest, it was probably because the winners were saving the best for last, or at least the…

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Cigar of the Month Club: August 2023

In this video, Conner looks at the Cigar of the Month Club box for August 2023.

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Viaje Satori Returning This Month

It's been five years since its last release, but the Viaje Satori is coming back this month.
The post Viaje Satori Returning This Month appeared first on halfwheel.

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PCA 2023: Topper Cigars

Cigar Coop has been covering the Trade Show since 2010, and every year Topper Cigars is a company we don’t miss. There is a rich history with this family and…

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