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Kaplowitz radio ep160 postshow "partnered up"
Kaplowitz - 6 days ago
"Have you Kaplowitz'd to-day?"In this EP160 Postshow, I drop a bit of news re: Kaplowitz Radio & my new co-host, Mike Weinstein. Mike is no stranger to Kaplowitz Media, as a matter of fact, not lo ...read more
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Feature story: analysis of the “big four” pulling out of the pca trade show
Cigar coop - last week
On January 10th, 2019  came word that four of the largest Cigar companies: Altadis U.S.A., General Cigar Company, Davidoff of Geneva, and Drew Estate were not going to be attending the 2020 Premium Ci ...read more
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Caraballo828 silverback edición limitada
Half wheel - last week
Late last year, Tarazona Cigars started shipping its newest limited edition to retailers. The Caraballo828 Edición Limitada incorporates a Mexican San Andrés wrapper covering a binder from the Jalapa ...read more
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Herman's batch toro by h. upmann (6 x 52)
Tiny tim's blog - last week
Video review HERE.(Description taken from Cigar-Coop.com website)Altadis U.S.A. continue to mark the 175th anniversary of the H. Upmann brand. The company has released Herman’s Batch, a Cigar th ...read more
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Clatsop county, ore. approves tobacco retailer license requirement
Half wheel - last week
Tobacco and e-Cigarette retailers in Clatsop County will soon be required to obtain a new license to sell such products  after the County Board of Commissioners approved a proposed ordinance at its me ...read more
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Cigar news: Cigar rights of america issues statement on “big four” withdrawal from 2020
Cigar coop - last week
Following the announcement that four of the largest Cigar companies (Altadis U.S.A., General Cigar Company, Davidoff of Geneva, and Drew Estate) were not going to be attending the 2020 Premium Cigar A ...read more
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Cigar industry report: edition 363 (1/11/20)
Cigar coop - last week
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 we do throughout the week. ...read more
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Quick smoke: curivari buenaventura bv 500
The stogie guys - last week
Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief verdict on a single Cigar of “buy,” “hold,” or “sell.” I’ve long touted Curivari Buenaventura as an excellent Cigar for ...read more
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Cigar news: premium Cigar association responds to “big four” withdrawal from 2020 trade
Cigar coop - last week
Earlier today came word that four of the largest Cigar companies: Altadis U.S.A., General Cigar Company, Davidoff of Geneva, and Drew Estate were not going to be attending the 2020 Premium Cigar Assoc ...read more
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A major shift in Cigar convention policy by Cigar industry | Cigar reviews by the katman
The katman - last week
From Cigar Aficionado 1-10-2020: “Major Cigar Companies Pull out of PCA Trade Show” “Four of the biggest companies in the premium Cigar business will not be attending the Premium Cig ...read more
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Cigar news: with the big four out, iconic brands will be absent at pca 2020
Cigar coop - last week
Earlier today came word that four of the largest Cigar companies: Altadis U.S.A., General Cigar Company, Davidoff of Geneva, and Drew Estate were not going to be attending the 2020 Premium Cigar Assoc ...read more
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Fratello the texan | Cigar reviews by the katman
The katman - last week
Wrapper: Ecuadorian HVA Binder: Sumatran Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano Ligero, Dominican Andullo, Nicaraguan Estelï, Pennsylvanian Ligero Size: 7.125 x 58 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 Today w ...read more
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Altadis, davidoff, drew estate & general not exhibiting at pca 2020 trade show (update)
Half wheel - last week
Four of the largest Cigar companies have announced they will not be exhibiting at the upcoming 2020 PCA Trade Show & Convention, formerly known as the IPCPR Convention & Trade Show. Altadis U. ...read more
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Jaime garcia reserva especial 10th anniversary limited edition
Half wheel - last week
There’s a certain point where hearing about birthdays and anniversaries makes you realize that you’ve been around for a while. In this case, it’s the 10th anniversary of the Jaime Ga ...read more
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Feria agropecuaria (pop-up market) playa, havana
Cuban cigars lifestyle - last week
                     I call this a pop-up market because like many things in Cuba, it's uncertain if it will appear or exactly when. The where (i ...read more
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Casa cuevas Cigars names alec cuevas director of operations
Tiny tim's blog - last week
(Miami, Florida) January 9, 2020— Casa Cuevas Cigars, announces that Alec Cuevas has been named Director of Operations. Alec Cuevas is the son of President Luis Cuevas Jr. and grandson of Master ...read more
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News: fratello Cigars introduces: fratello blu, fratello rosso and fratello verde
Cigar craig - last week
Cigars and Omar de Frias are pleased to announce three new products to debut at the January TPE trade show in Las Vegas, NV. Fratello Blu, Fratello Rosso and Fratello Verde are bundles that are intended to cater to & ...read more
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Al goldstein: screw, Cigar
Kaplowitz - last week
"Have you Kaplowitz'd too-day?"Al(vin) Goldstein was a smut-peddler par excellence and of no small infamy within even those particular circles. His New York Times obituary reads for all eternity: "a c ...read more
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Disillusione deprogram "well, that's garbage"
Kaplowitz - last week
"Have you Kaplowitz'd to-day?"We talk Cigar lounge etiquette, pet-peeves, & Ricky Gervais.More disILLUSIONE dePROGRAM info: https://bit.ly/2QPQQ9D ...read more
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Jas sum kral tyrannical buc habano | Cigar reviews by the katman
The katman - last week
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan Condega & Estelï, Pennsylvania, USA Size: 6.5 x 50 Strength: Medium Price: $10.50 Today we take a look at the Jas Sum Kral T ...read more
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News: keeping up with what once made tampa ‘Cigar city’
The stogie guys - last week
Whether you’re a habitué of Tampa’s historic Ybor City, or a new visitor eager to explore, it helps to have a guide. And if you’re interested in the iconic buildings that once housed ...read more
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Kaplowitz radio ep159 "wrestling & tears"
Kaplowitz - last week
"Have you Kaplowitz'd to-day?"You can listen to Kaplowitz Radio at most places you catch your podcasts. Spotify, Google & Apple Podcasts, etc. Or press play below:In this episode, I talk Tobacco 2 ...read more
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Macanudo heritage nuevo robusto (5 x 50)
Tiny tim's blog - last week
Video review HERE.(Description taken from Cigar-Coop.com website)At the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, General Cigar introduced a new line under its Macanudo line known as Heritage Nuevo. It’s a limited ...read more
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Cigar review: la gloria cubana spanish press robusto
Cigar coop - 2 weeks ago
La Gloria Cubana has always been one of the more interesting blends in the General Cigar portfolio. It’s a brand that essentially has its own boutique factory within the massive General Cigar Do ...read more
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2019 Cigar of the year countdown #3: alec bradley project 40 06.52
Cigar coop - 2 weeks ago
“…it’s perhaps one of the best Cigars I’ve had this year. It’s a Cigar I’d recommend to anyone to smoke at any time of the day.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Colorado ...read more
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Prime time episode 122: tim wong, pier 28 Cigars
Cigar coop - 2 weeks ago
t’s our post Christmas Edition of the Prime Time Show and tonight, Tim Wong of Pier 28 Cigars drops by Aaron’s studio for what seems to be an annual visit We’ll catch up on Pier 28 C ...read more
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Prime time episode 121: kurt kendall, 7-20-4 Cigars
Cigar coop - 2 weeks ago
For Episode 121, we are honored to welcome the one and only Kurt Kendall of 7-20-4 Cigars to the Prime Time Show. Kurt is one of the more popular personalities in the Cigar industry. Combining his lov ...read more
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Cigar industry report: edition 362 (1/4/20)
Cigar coop - 2 weeks ago
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 we do throughout the week. ...read more
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Kaplowitz media. weekly recapitulation volume cxxxi
Kaplowitz - 2 weeks ago
"Have you Kaplowitz'd to-day?"[titles are links]REVIEWS[Cigars]Gran Habano Blue in GreenIllusione Epernay 10th Anniversary D'Aosta[coffee]Gun Barrel HooahNerdFuel Tractor BeamVIEWSThoughts on the Ciga ...read more
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Pca severs ties with federal advocates, lobbying firm accused of lying about ties to trump
Half wheel - 2 weeks ago
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has announced that it has terminated its contract with Federal Advocates, a lobbying firm that came under fire in November after The Washington Post published a sto ...read more
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Universidad de la habana (university of havana) havana
Cuban cigars lifestyle - 2 weeks ago
                 On January 5, 1728, the first university of Cuba, one of the first Universities in the Americas (the oldest is the National Univ ...read more
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Thoughts on the Cigar aficionado top 25 of 2019
Kaplowitz - 2 weeks ago
"Have you Kaplowitz'd to-day?"Now that some dust has settled on Cigar Aficionado unveiling their 2019 best-of list, with the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Maestro having won the one-spot -- now that I' ...read more
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Eight things: fda’s planned ban on flavored vaping pods & premium Cigars being the “lowe
Half wheel - 2 weeks ago
Earlier today, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration unveiled draft guidance that would effectively lead to a ban on flavored vaping and e-Cigarette pods/cartridges. In that announcement—which ...read more
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H. upmann sir winston gran reserva cosecha 2011
Half wheel - 2 weeks ago
Last year, Habanos S.A. shipped the first Gran Reserva release to be made in the H. Upmann marca. The Gran Reserva series debuted in 2009 and includes Cigars rolled exclusively with tobacco that has b ...read more
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Fda: premium Cigars are our lowest priority
Half wheel - 2 weeks ago
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced plans to more aggressively regulate e-Cigarettes and vaping products, specifically flavored pods or cartridges. At the same time, the agency ...read more
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Tabernacle havana seed ct #142 | Cigar reviews by the katman
The katman - 2 weeks ago
Wrapper: U.S.A. Connecticut Havana Seed CT #142 Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Honduran Jamastran, Nicaraguan Estelí & Jalapa) Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.75 Today we ta ...read more
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Stg completes royal agio acquisition
Half wheel - 2 weeks ago
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Royal Agio Cigars for a price of €210 million ($234.59 million). The deal was announced in September but ne ...read more
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Villiger cuellar black forest toro gordo (6 x 54)
Tiny tim's blog - 2 weeks ago
Video review HERE.(Description taken from Cigar-Coop.com website)Villiger Cigars has announced the release of the Villiger Cuellar Black Forest. The Cigar is the second blend under the Villiger Cuella ...read more
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Cigarcraig’s favorite Cigars of 2019
Cigar craig - 2 weeks ago
This is going to be pretty easy, but not because I haven't smoked a lot of great Cigars this year. I have to say, considering the year I've had, Cigars were the least of my worries, and I had a great many more excellent Cigars than bad ones. It's been said t ...read more
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Kaplowitz media. coffee of the year 2019
Kaplowitz - 2 weeks ago
"Have you Kaplowitz'd today?""ALSO: on Dec. 31, 2019 a Top 10 [coffee] list will drop. < Heads up. Because ya gotta start somewhere. Stuff will settle into place, perhaps imperfectly at first. thx" ...read more
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La palina paley’s vault | Cigar reviews by the katman
The katman - 2 weeks ago
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 ($6.00 online) Today We take a look at the La Palina Paley’s Vault. I won a five ...read more
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Tip: pairing new years champagne with a fine Cigar
The stogie guys - 2 weeks ago
A decade ago I first offered some tips on pairing Cigars with champagne. With New Years Eve a day away, here’s an update to those tips with a decade worth of additional experience. Pairing brown ...read more
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