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.
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 6, Number 45 (Edition 246 9/30/17)
Feature of the Week: Tom Price Resigns as Secretary of Health and Human Services
Amid an investigation of using charter and military flights to conduct business, Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom Price has resigned. Health and Human Services is the department which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) falls under. With the cigar industry facing the impacts of the FDA Deeming Regulations, the industry was looking for someone who was considered “friendly” toward the cigar industry – and that’s exactly what they got with Price. We’ve got the details here.
News and Previews
- Davidoff: The Davidoff Madison Avenue 30th Anniversary is being released to U.S. Davidoff Flagship stores.
- Camacho: There is a second release of the Camacho Imperial Stout Barrel-Aged.
- Global Premium Cigars: The company named Peter Gaudenzi its Director of European Development
Assessments
- Saga Short Tales Tomo III – L.I.V. (Labor Ipse Voluptas) by De Los Reyes Cigars
- Todos Las Dias Double Wide Belicoso by Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust
- Crux Passport Ninfamaniac
- Davidoff Yamasá 6 x 60
- Quesada Reserva Privada Barber-Pole Robusto
Agile Cigar Reviews
Legislative News
- State Department: The agency has issued a warning urging to not travel to Cuba. In addition, it is significantly reducing the staff at the U.S. Embassy.
- 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 Val Demings [D-Florida] was added as a co-sponsor. The total number of sponsors is now 124.
- U.S. Senate: S.294 is the Senate companion bill to H.R. 564.This week one new co-sponsor, Sen Pat Toomey [D-Pennsylvania] was added as a co-sponsor. The total number of sponsors is now 18.
- 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 87.
- FDA: This week the agency officially announced increased tobacco product user fees for Fiscal Year 2018. In addition, the deadline for product and establishment registration for domestic manufacturers has been extended to October 12, 2017.
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 Jack Toraño of General Cigar Company live in studio for Episode 23. We caught up on things going on with Toraño and General Cigar Company. In our Debonaire Ideal segment, we got Jack’s take on the Chicago (and Miami) sports scene. Finally, in our Deliberation segment, we discussed cigar scoring and how serious should it be taken.
Our shows are available on YouTube, Podbean, iTunes, Tune In Radio, and Google Play.
Upcoming Schedule (Subject to Change)
Episode 25 (10/12/17): Chris Topper, Topper Cigars
Episode 26 (10/19/17): Juan Martinez, Joya de Nicaragua
Episode 27 (10/26/17): Fabien Ziegler, Drew Estate
Episode 28 (11/2/17): Live from La Zona Palooza, Miami Florida
Episode 29 (11/9/17): Jeff Borysiewicz, Corona Cigar Company
Episode 30 (11/16/17): Ram Rodriguez, El Artista
Special Edition #13 (10/3/17): TBA
On this date September 30th…
- September 30th, 2010: We did a Cigar Place Review of Milan Tobacconists in Roanoke, VA.
- September 30th, 2011: We published the Feature Story Epilogue – Tales from the IPCPR.
- September 30th, 2012: We published an Assessment Update on the Drew Estate Liga Privada Unico Serie L40 Lancero
- September 30th, 2013: The Tatuaje JV13 Unlucky Retailers were announced.
- September 30th, 2013: We assessed the Juan Lopez (2013) by Altadis USA
- September 30th, 2014: We reported on the E.P. Carrillo New Wave Reserva.
- September 30th, 2014: We reported on the E.P. Carrillo Cabinet .
- September 30th, 2013: We assessed the Davidoff Art Edition 2014
- September 30th, 2014: We reported on the Paul Stulac Red Screaming Sun Mr. Brown heading to Westside Humidor.
- September 30th, 2014: We reported on Black Label Trading Company’s Catacomb becoming a Shop Exclusive for Underground Cigar Shop.
- September 30th, 2014: We reported on the passing of Don Kiki Berger.
- September 30th, 2015: We reported on My Father Cigars introducing Don Pepin Original Demi Tasse Tins
- September 30th, 2015: We assessed the Saga Blend No 7 Perfecto.
- September 30th, 2016: We assessed the Tatuaje Skinny Jason.
- September 30th, 2016: We reported on the Arturo Fuente Casa Cuba Divine Inspiration arriving at stores.
- September 30th, 2016: We reported on the Marrero Tesoro Mio Barberpole becoming a regular production offering.
- September 30th, 2016: We reported on Gabriel Alvarez departing Maya Selva Cigars
