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 47 (Edition 144 10/17/15)
This past Thursday, Cigar Coop published for the 1200th consecutive day! Thank you to all of our readers, viewers, and listeners as well to as our sponsors and supporters for making this possible.
Feature of the Week: Imperial Tobacco Group Forms Tabacalera USA.
The big news came from Imperial Tobacco as it announced it was forming a new division called Tabacalera USA with a focus on its premium cigar operations in the U.S. market. Now being a part of this new division include Altadis USA and JR Cigar.
News and Previews
- A.J. Fernandez Cigars: Company head A.J. Fernandez will be appearing at the Tampa Cigar Bash on October 24th.
- CAO Cigars: The brand under General Cigar company announced proceeds from the CAO Honor Cigar will be donated to support Amazing Surf Adventures.
- Asylum Cigars: The company announced a limited edition cigar called Asylum Devil’s Night where proceeds will be used to support Firefighters in the City of Detroit, Michigan.
- Espinosa Cigars: The new revamped Espinosa Habano is now available and heading to retail shops.
- Sindicato Cigars: The company’s first small batch release, the Sindicato Miami Edition is targeted for a November release.
- Sosa Cigars: The Macabi line is making a comeback with the launch of the Macabi USA line. This line will feature two blends – including a barber pole called the “Peppermint Stick”
Legislative News
- Senate Bill S. 441: S. 441 is the Senate Bill to gain an exemption from the FDA on premium cigars. This week, Senator John Bozeman [R-Arkansas] became a co-sponsor – bringing the. total sponsor count is now 18.
- House Bill HR 662: H.R. 662 is House Bill to gain an exemption from the FDA on premium cigars. This week, one new co-sponsor signed on – Rep Corrine Brown [R-Florida]. The total number of sponsor is now at 141.
- House Bill 2058: H.R. 2058 is the House Bill to change the effective date for cigars subject to FDA regulation from 2007 to 21 months following any proposed regulations are put into effect. This week, no new co-sponsors signed on. The total number of sponsors remains at 27.
Assessments
- Aging Room Bin No. 1 D Major by Boutique Blends Cigars
- Debonaire 33rd Maduro
- Drew Estate Norteno Edicion Limitada Churchill
- LH Colorado Robusto
- Montecristo 80th Anniversary No. 2 by Altadis USA
- Rocky Patel Decade Cameroon Robusto
Stogie Geeks
This past week welcomed Jose and Enrique Seijas of Matilde Cigars as our featured guests. We did a Debonaire Ideal on “The Rules of Pairings” and our course had our Stogies of the Week which included:
- Debonaire 33rd Maduro
- Roberto P. Duran Signature Santo Cardenas Edition
- Avo Classic Covers Vol. 2
- Drew Estate Norteno Edicion Limitada Churchill
- El Güegüense “The Wise Man” Toro Huaco by Foundation Cigar Company
- Fuente Fuente Opus X Petite Lancero
- Garofalo Torpedo
- Gurkha Heritage Toro
- Illusione Ultra OP. No. 7
- Kristoff Cameroon Churchill and Matador
On this date October 17th…
- October 17th 2010: We did an took a look at Brookelynn Cigars in Leland NC and their CAO Event.
- October 17th 2012: We previewed the Oliva Atlantic Cigar 15th Aniversario Diadema.
- October 17th 2012: We did an Assessment Update on the Pinolero by A.J. Fernandez.
- October 17th 2013: We previewed the Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial 2013.
- October 17th 2013: We assessed the Kristoff Galerones DR4
- October 17th 2014: We reported on the Viaje Skull and Bones M?stery 2014.
- October 17th 2014: We reported on the Viaje Full Moon 2014.
- October 17th 2014: We did a feature story on “Why 2014 is not the Year of the Lancero“
- October 17th 2014: We did an Assessment Update on the Sindicato Corona Gorda.
