Cigar News

  1. The Pennsylvania legislature has introduced H.B. 1657, a bill that would remove exemptions to smoking that were provided in the State’s 2008 Clean Indoor Act. Removing these exemptions would result in a widespread indoor smoking ban in Pennsylvania. The bill was introduced on September 6th, 2023, and according to the Premium Cigar Association (PCA), a […]
  2. Selected Tobacco has announced three ultra-premium Byron-branded porcelain ashtrays. The ashtrays pay homage to the flower of the tobacco plant and the history of the Byron brand. While each of the ashtrays in the collection is meant to capture the essence of the tobacco plant’s flower, the color scheme of each ashtray ties in with […]
  3. Agile Cigar Reviews are cigar assessments where we use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are rescoring or giving a score for the first time. It might be a blend we […]
  4. In 2021, Plasencia Cigars launched an offshoot of its Alma Fuerte brand known as the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro. When Plasencia Cigar decided to bring its own brand to market, one of the first blends it introduced was the Plasencia Alma Fuerte. This cigar went on to become a very successful line. The Alma […]
  5. 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. […]
  6. At the 2023 PCA trade show, Arturo Fuente officially released the Don Carlos Eye of the Bull. Arturo Fuente teased this cigar earlier at the 2022 PCA trade show, but it wasn’t available until now.  Because of its limited run and the high demand, Arturo Fuente made this an exclusive for the PCA trade show. […]
  7. Agile Cigar Reviews are cigar assessments where we use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring or giving a score for the first time. It might be a blend we […]
  8. On September 12, C.Gars Ltd had the official grand opening for the first ever La Casa del Habano (LCDH) in Scotland. Located in Edinburgh, Scotland, it is intended to be not just a cigar store, but also a luxury lifestyle experience featuring a bar and many other amenities. “We have developed a comprehensive database of […]
  9. At InterTabac 2023, Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co will introduce Santiago Valladares. This is a new regular production line that will be exclusive to the European market, and it reflects the growing popularity of the Oscar Valladares portfolio in Europe. Santiago Valladares is named for company founder Oscar Valladares’ son. The blend consists of a […]
  10. Aganorsa Leaf has announced the seventh iteration of its Supreme Leaf line. This time, the Aganorsa Leaf Supreme Leaf will come in the form of a 6 x 54 perfecto. For the first time, this release will only be offered to Aganorsa Leaf Select Partners. “Our Aganorsa Leaf Select Partners choose each year to make […]