The Cigar Industry Report is a one stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop and Stogie Geeks. It is a combination of our news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. We will also recap what happened on our Stogie Geeks show. Finally, each week we will look back at Cigar Coop history. Look for this report every Saturday morning at 8am Eastern time.
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 4, Number 32 (Edition 129 7/4/15)
We Remember Jon Pelham
Jon Pelham, a cigar enthusiast based out of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away on June 29th. Pelham was a passionate cigar enthusiast who was often seen at events in the Southeast United States. He was a noted fan of Tatuaje and Room 101 Cigars. Personally, I always enjoyed talking cigars with him at various events I would see him at. Our prayers and condolences go out to his wife Mandy, his family, and friends.
2015 IPCPR Preview Series
We kicked off the first installment of our 2015 IPCPR Preview Series on 2015 IPCPR Trade Show Preview Part 1: A Look at This Year’s Trade Show and Convention
News and Previews
- D’Crossier Cigars: The company will launch the D’Crossier Lancero Selection 512 at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show.
- Casa Fernandez: The company will release two cigars as a part of its Casa Fernandez Aniversario 2015 release. The company also announced its third installment to its JFR Lunatic line – the JFR Lunatic Jackhammer. These releases will all be showcased at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show.
- Cigar Oasis: The company has announced a new brand called Smart Humidor.
- Cornelius and Anthony: The premium division division of S & M Brands has hired industry veterans Courtney Smith and Spencer Drake.
- Davidoff Cigars: The company has announced the new Davidoff Nicaragua Mini Cigarillos. The company also announced the second Cave de Paille Masterpiece Collection Humidor.
- Emilio Cigars: After nearly a three year wait, Emilio Cigars has finally released the Carpe Noctem – however the cigar will become a limited edition shop exclusive to a retailer in Tennessee.
- Ezra Zion Cigars: The company has released a new line All My EX’s
- L’Atelier Imports: The company will launch La Mission du L’Atelier at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show.
- Leccia Tobacco: Sam Leccia’s brand under General Cigar will launch a new line called Luchador El Gringo in September.
- Tatuaje Cigars: The Tatuaje Verocu is now available as a regular production line. Tatuaje – The Jackal, the company’s sixth shop exclusive in 2015 is heading to Casa de Montecristo in Chicago.
- Tierra Volcan: The company will add the Tierra Volcan Fino as a line extension to its core line. This cigar will be showcased at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show.
Legislative News
- Senate Bill S. 441: This is the Senate Bill to gain an exemption from the FDA on premium cigars. This week, no new co-sponsors signed on Senate Bill (S. 441) – the total sponsor count is at 17.
- House Bill HR 662: The House Bill to gain an exemption from the FDA on premium cigars. This week, no new co-sponsors were added. The total number of sponsors is 126.
- House Bill 2058: This week no new co-sponsors were added to H.R. 2058 (to change the effective date for cigars subject to FDA regulation from 2007 to 21 months following any proposed regulations are put into effect). The total number of sponsors remains at 21.
- Federal: In a major step to restoring diplomatic relations with Cuba, the U.S. and Cuba announced that in July it will re-open embassies in each other’s capitals.
Assessments
- Romeo by Romeo y Julieta Aging Room Small Batch F25 Capriccio
- Fratello Bianco I
- Gran Habano Gran Reserva #5 2011 Gran Robusto
- Viaje Throw Down Dojonation
Agile Cigar Reviews
Editor’s Corner Volume 4, Number 8
- This month’s feature is entitled “Everybody Wants to Rule the World”
Stogie Geeks Episode 146
On Episode 146 we welcomed Tony Bellatto of La Barba and Lost & Found Cigars as our special guest. Our Debonaire Ideal was on Luxury Lighters.
Our Stogies of the Week included:
On this date July 4th…
- July 4th 2012: We re-posted a press release announcing the Reinado Grand Empire Reserve.
- July 4th 2012: We assessed the Fonseca CXX Anni Corona.
- July 4th 2013: We previewed the La Flor Dominicana Factory Press Limitado (2013)
- July 4th 2013: We previewed the La Flor Dominicana Chapter 1.
- July 4th 2013: We previewed line extensions to the La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero line.
- July 4th 2013: We reported on tubos being added to La Flor Dominicana lines.
- July 4th 2013: We previewed the Gravitas by Gramercy Cigars
- July 4th 2013: We previewed the Viaje Late Harvest Hang Time.
- July 4th 2013: We reported on a joint venture cigar brand from T.L. Johnson Cigars & La Tradicion Cubana Cigars.
- July 4th 2013: We reported on the launch of Alonso Menendez Cigars in the U.S. market.
- July 4th 2014: We previewed the Matilde Renacer Lancero.
- July 4th 2014: We previewed the La Boheme by Boutique Blends Cigars.
- July 4th 2014: We previewed Warped Cigars’ Jaridor.
- July 4th 2014: We previewed the Illusione *G* Gigantes.
- July 4th 2014: We previewed the Gurkha Royal Challenge Maduro.
- July 4th 2014: We previewed Gurkha’s East India Trading Company Classic Havana Blend.
- July 4th 2014: We reported on Gurkha Cigars Company’s relaunch of the Pedro Martin Ruby and Pedro Martin Maduro.
- July 4th 2014: We previewed the Gurkha Cellar Reserve Edicion Especial.
- July 4th 2014: We previewed Warped Cigars’ Jaridor.
- July 4th 2014: We reported on the distribution agreement between RoMa Craft Tobac and Tierra Volcan Cigars.
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