It’s a milestone episode of Flavor Odyssey as Robby and Randy celebrate 300 shows! Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and pair drinks with the cigars that first ignited our passion for premium cigars. What was the cigar that started your journey into the cigar lifestyle? Light up your “origin story” cigar, pour your favorite drink, and join the conversation as we celebrate 300 episodes together.
Glenn Wolfson, who served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Drew Estate for ten years, has passed away at the age of 70. Wolfson assumed CEO duties at Drew Estate in 2016, a little less than two years after Swisher acquired Drew Estate. Wolfson was a graduate of the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, where he earned his Master’s in Business Administration. Before Drew Estate, he worked
Drew Estate announced today that CEO Glenn Wolfson has passed away. Wolfson joined Drew Estate in 2016 after a 34-year career in management consulting. During his decade leading the company, he oversaw a period of operational growth and helped guide the company through significant changes while maintaining the culture established by founder Jonathan Drew. The company said its Executive Team will oversee operations until a new CEO is named.
Plasencia Cigars has added another familiar name to its executive team, announcing the appointment of Eddy Guerra as Senior Vice President of Global Marketing. The move takes effect immediately, with Guerra reporting directly to CEO Ed Bello. In his new position, Guerra will oversee Plasencia’s global marketing efforts, including brand development, product positioning, consumer engagement, and international marketing initiatives. Guerra brings more than 15 years of experience in the
Plasencia Cigars has named Eddy Guerra as Senior Vice President of Global Marketing. The move is effective June 29, 2026. Guerra will report to CEO Ed Bello and will be responsible for the company’s global marketing strategy, brand development, product positioning, consumer engagement initiatives, and international marketing efforts. “It is both a privilege and an honor to join the Plasencia family and lead global marketing for a company whose legacy
Hooten Young has announced it will release its American 250 Reserve offering. As the name indicates, it commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States. The cigar will be officially available beginning July 13, 2026, with a national launch at Corona Cigar Company in Lake Mary, FL, on July 16. The cigar got a preview at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. The American Reserve 250 will be
Episode 90 of Let’s Get Pairing (LGP) features pairings with the Hooten Young American 250 Reserve. The American 250 Reserve is a soon-to-be-released offering from Hooten Young. As the name indicates, this cigar pays homage to the 250th anniversary of the United States There are two cigars for the American 250 Reserver – one Pennsylvania Broadleaf and one Ecuadorian Shade. Let’s Get Pairing Episode 90 with the Hooten Young American
OpusX ForbiddenX Templo de Oro No 3 Today, we review the Fuente Fuente OpusX Forbidden X Templo de Oro No 3 (Robusto) from Arturo Fuente Cigars. If you know Carlos “Carlito” Fuente, one thing you will know is that he loves to shroud cigars in mystery and loves the element of surprise. A couple of years ago, I heard about a “gold OpusX” circulating in Fuente’s factory in the Dominican
The Cigar Industry Report (Edition 695) is a one-stop place to read about Cigar Coop’s activity over the past week. It combines the news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we provide throughout the week. Ordinarily, this report is published every Saturday at 8 a.m. Eastern Time. The Headlines Big Week for Podcasts While cigar news was slow. this week on Cigar Coop we had seven different podcasts in six
Forged Cigar Company has released the La Gloria Cubana sampler pack. It contains four different blends from La Gloria Cubana in a humidified fresh pack. In a press release John Hakim, brand manager for La Gloria Cubana, said, “This Sampler Pack really has everything cigar fans want; impressive cigars, each unique in its own way yet still very La Gloria. This Sampler Pack is a reminder of La Gloria Cubana’s