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. In addition, each week we will look back at Cigar Coop history. Look for this report every Saturday morning at 8am Eastern Time.
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Cigar Industry Report: Volume 6, Number 40 (Edition 241 8/26/17)
Feature of the Week: Fabrica Oveja Negra Plans Move to Larger Facility
Big news this week as James and Angela Brown announced that their factory, Fabrica Oveja Negra, is moving into a larger facility. In addition to producing the Black Label Trading Company and Black Works Studio brands, the factory makes cigars for Veritas, Emilio, and Nomad.
IPCPR 2017 Reports
We are in the final stages of our IPCPR post-show coverage. Be sure to follow our 2017 IPCPR Digest for our full coverage.
This week we published our full 2017 IPCPR Post-Game Report
This week we had the following feature stories:
- Spotlight on C.L.E. Cigar Company at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show
- Spotlight on Cornelius & Anthony at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show
- Spotlight on RoMa Craft Tobac at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show
- Spotlight on Ventura Cigar Company at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show
This week we filed the following reports:
- Casa Fernandez: The company launched the Casa Fernandez Condega Corojo Serie S.
- Illusione: The company announced the La Gran Classe line is going national.
- J.C. Newman Cigar Company: The company unveiled the Diamond Crown Julius Caeser Corona.
- La Aurora: The company unveiled the limited edition La Aurora Reserva Especial 2008.
- Oliva: The company launched the Gilberto Oliva Line.
- Patoro: The company is making a limited production of the Patoro Vintage Robusto to the U.S. market.
- PDR Cigars: The company launched the El Trovador Maduro.
- Regius: The company showcased the Regius Connecticut and the Regius Sun Grown.
Other News
- Black Works Studio: James Brown’s brand announced the Black Works Studio Boondock Saint is heading to retailers.
- Casa de Montecristo: The retail arm of Tabacalera USA has expanded into Phoenix, Arizona and Boca Raton, Florida
- Drew Estate: Tickets for the Louisiana Barn Smoker have gone on sale.
- John Drew Brands: The spinoff spirits company owned by Drew Estate President Jonathan Drew had its product launch at Binny’s Beverage Depot in Illinois.
Legislative News
- House of Representatives: H.R. 564 is a proposed piece of legislation that calls for an exemption from FDA Regulation for premium handmade cigars. This week one new co-sponsor, Tom Marino [R-Pennsylvania], was added. The total number of sponsors is now 123.
- U.S. Senate: S.294 is the Senate companion bill to H.R. 564.This week no new co-sponsors were added. The total number of sponsors remains at 16.
- House Bill 1136: H.R. 1136 is the legislation to change the Grandfather Date for Deeming Tobacco products subject to FDA Regulation from February 15, 2017, to 21 days after enactment of the regulations. This week no new co-sponsors were added. The total number of sponsors remains at 86.
Cigar Coop Coffee Collection
Reminder, we have partnered with Layne Coffee to offer two unique coffee blends. We have the details here. You can also order your coffee here.
Prime Time Show
This week, we welcomed on Episode 18 Robert Holt, Chief Evangelist for Southern Draw Cigars. In our Debonaire Ideal segment, we discussed tea. In our regular Deliberation Segment, we discussed the blend changes under a brand.
Our shows are available on YouTube, Podbean, iTunes, Tune In Radio, and Google Play.
Upcoming Schedule (Subject to Change)
Episode 19 (8/31/17) Charlie Minato, Halfwheel
Episode 20 (9/7/17) Tom Lazuka, Asylum Cigars
Episode 21 (9/14/17) Willy Herrera, Drew Estate
Episode 22 (9/21/17): Ryan Frailing, Island Lifestyle Importers
Episode 23 (9/28/17): TBD
Episode 24 (10/5/17): Enrique Seijas, Matilde Cigars
Episode 25 (10/12/17): TBD
Episode 26 (10/19/17): TBD
Episode 27 (10/26/17): Fabien Ziegler, Drew Estate
On this date August 26th…
- August 26th, 2010: We published a story “Meeting your Superhero – a visit to the E.P Carrillo Lounge” from our Tales from the IPCPR Series.
- August 26th, 2011: We assessed the Tatuaje La Verite 2009.
- August 26th, 2012: We had a cigar conversation with Tracie Southern of J & D Cigars.
- August 26th, 2012: We did a pre-release assessment of the Swag SoBe Edition.
- August 26th, 2013: We previewed the Lou Rod “Snub Nose” by Lou Rodriguez Cigars.
- August 26th, 2013: Cigar Coop announced its partnership with Stogie Geeks.
- August 26th, 2013: We assessed the La Flor Dominicana Chapter One.
- August 26th, 2013: We previewed the Illusione Singulare 2013 Rose Croix.
- August 26th, 2014: We reported on Gabriel Alvarez leaving Kuuts LLC, to become U.S. Director of Sales for Maya Selva Cigars.
- August 26th, 2014: We did a pre-release assessment of the Untamed by La Aurora.
- August 26th 2015: We reported on the Maya Selva Cigars exclusive for Underground Cigar being renamed to Flor de Selva El Figurado.
- August 26th, 2015: We assessed the Esteban Carreras Black Cross Corona.
- August 26th, 2016: We reported on the L’Atelier Identité launching at the 2016 IPCPR.
- August 26th, 2016: We reported on Caldwell Cigar Company unveiling Savages at the 2016 IPCPR.
- August 26th, 2016: We reported on PDR Cigars launching El Trovador at the 2016 IPCPR
- August 26th, 2016: We reported on the debut of La Palina Illumination at the 2016 IPCPR.
