General Cigar has released its CAO FASA Sampler pack. It’s a six-count cigar sampler that contains the three blends under CAO FASA in a fresh pack. .”The FASA line is all about having the right smoke for the right moment,” said Cory Beardsley, brand manager for CAO. “With this sampler, we’re putting the entire lineup in one pack so you can tailor your smoking experience to your day. Whether you
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) is expanding its portfolio of ready-to-smoke sampler packs with new offerings from both CAO and La Gloria Cubana. The two collections are designed to showcase some of each brand’s core blends while giving smokers an easy way to experience multiple expressions in a single package. The first release is the CAO FASA Sampler, a six-cigar humidified Fresh Pack that includes the complete FASA trilogy. Each sampler
On Friday, 6/26/26, we are proud to welcome Drew Newman of J.C. Newman Cigar Company for a special afternoon livestream. As many know, J.C. Newman is a company that proudly ties itself to its history and the history of the United States. This year, the United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary as a nation. There are many America 250 celebrations, and J.C. Newman is right at the center of
Today, we review the McDonald’s Fried Apple Pie. This is a short-term, limited edition offering from McDonald’s. It marks another first for Coalition Eats, as it is the first time we are reviewing a dessert item. The McDonald’s Fried Apple Pie can be traced back to the 1960s. It started when East Tennessee Owner/Operator Litton Cochran created a fried apple pie. It became a popular item and eventually made its
Plasencia Cigars has announced that Tim Griek will be its new Vice President of Sales for EMEA and Global Travel Retail. Griek has nearly 15 years of experience in the tobacco industry. Since 2023, he has supported Plasencia across the Global Travel Retail channel and the Middle East region. Based in Rotkreuz, Switzerland, he will now oversee sales efforts across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Global Travel Retail, working
Davidoff has announced the Davidoff Voyager’s Selection Black Band Collection. The Voyager’s Selection Series is a line dedicated to Global Retail Outlets. Voyager’s Selection debuted last year with a collection featuring the Davidoff White Band series. As the name indicates, Davidoff Voyager’s Selection Black Band focuses on the Black Band lines. In the Voyager’s Black Band Collection are four Gran Robusto 55 x 5 1/2 cigars from the following lines.
On Prime Time Episode 379, we are proud to welcome Don Emmanuel of Don Emmanuel Cigars to the show. Don Emmanuel was born in São Paulo, Brazil. His passion was ignited early, inspired by his grandmother’s work with Suerdieck, once the largest cigar brand in Brazil. Over the course of two decades, his fascination evolved into mastery: he became the highest-scoring Master Cigar Sommelier in the world, as recognized by
Plasencia Cigars has expanded Tim Griek’s role within the company, appointing him Vice President of Sales, EMEA & Global Travel Retail. Griek has worked with Plasencia since 2023, supporting the company’s Global Travel Retail business along with the Middle East market. In his new position, he will oversee sales efforts across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Global Travel Retail channel while working with distributors and retail partners throughout
For our June 2026 contest, we are offering up a H Upmann AJ Fernandez Prize Pack courtesy of our friends at Altadis U.S.A.. The prize pack includes: H Upmann Sunrise Cigarstick lighter H Upmann Sunrise Sunglasses H Upmann Sunrise Ceramic Ashtray w gift box It’s straightforward to enter. In the comments, tell us how many times a week to you enjoy a “Morning Cigar” This contest will be open until
Today, we review the Umbagog Bronzeback Robusto by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. Bronzeback is an extension of the Umbagog line. The story with Umbagog goes back to the production of Mi Querida. During the quality control process, Master Ligador Steve Saka felt that some of the Connecticut Broadleaf wrappers he used were not aesthetically up to Mi Querida’s standards. While the wrapper wasn’t as pretty as Saka would like, the