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 7, Number 34 Edition 287 (7/21/18)
Last week the Cigar Industry Report did not publish due to IPCPR Coverage
Feature Story: “Havana Phil” Segal Passes Away
As the IPCPR Trade Show was coming to a close we heard news of the sudden passing of popular Greensboro, NC retailer “Havana Phil” Segal. We reflected on his career in the industry here.
IPCPR Reports
We completed our four-part IPCPR Pre-Game Series:
- 2018 IPCPR Pre-Game Report Part 1: A Look at This Year’s Trade Show and Convention
- 2018 IPCPR Pre-Game Report Part 2: The Trends to Watch
- 2018 IPCPR Pre-Game Report Part 3: Predictions for the Five Hottest Cigars
- 2018 IPCPR Pre-Game Report Part 4: Around the Show Floor
IPCPR General Reports and Feature Stories
- Day Two of IPCPR 2018 Delayed Due to Electrical Fire
- IPCPR Discloses Attendance Numbers for 2018 Trade Show and Convention
- Why Drew Estate will be “The Company” of the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show
We also filed the following reports. This is a small set of what is to come. We will be filing more reports over the next several weeks.
- De Los Reyes Cigars: The company showcased the Saga Short Tales Tomo VI: The Sixth Element: El Tabaco release.
- Alec Bradley: The Alec Bradley Magic Toast, a stealth release that was positioned as a mystery cigar was unveiled.
- CAO: The CAO Nicaragua was unveiled at the opening gala.
- Davidoff: The 2018 Golden Band Awards were given out in Las Vegas.
- La Aurora: We took a look at the La Aurora Puro Vintage 2007.
- Global Premium Cigars: The company officially launched the 1502 XO Torpedo.
- Room 101 Cigars: The company announced two new collaborations with Robert Caldwell, Hit & Run Part Deux (Rip & Dip) and The T Connecticut. In addition, Booth announced the Room 101 Farce Connecticut.
- Southern Draw Cigars: We covered the launch of Cedrus – The Hogan. The company also did a formal launch of 300 Hands.
Other News
- Kapp & Peterson: The company has been sold with the Peterson Pipe Tobacco portfolio going to Scandinavian Tobacco Group.
- Viaje: The company has shipped its Viaje Collector’s Edition 2018 releases (Short Perfectos of Viaje Exclusive and Viaje Exclusive Leaded). Viaje Satori 2018 has also returned after nearly a three-year absence. While this is a normally an IPCPR release, it was sent ahead of the trade show.
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 no new co-sponsors were added. The total number of sponsors remains at 145.
- 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 21.
- 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 94.
- New Jersey: Governor Phil Murphy has signed into law a ban on smoking on State Beaches and Parks.
Cigar Coop Coffee Collection
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
No Scheduled Shows took place this past week
Prime Time
Episode 60 (7/26/18): Terence Reilly, Aganorsa Leaf
Episode 61 (8/2/18): The “Hand Rolled” Team
Episode 62 (8/9/18): Fred Rewey, Nomad Cigar Company
Prime Time Special Edition
TBA
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On this date July 21st
- July 21st, 2012: We assessed the Tatuaje Wolfie (Part of the Little Monsters Series)
- July 21st, 2013: We did an Assessment Update on the Room 101 Big Delicious
- July 21st, 2013: We previewed the San Lotano Oval Connecticut
- July 21st, 2013: We previewed the VegaFina Sumum Edición Especial 2012 by Altadis USA
- July 21st, 2013: We published a Cigar Conversation with Chaim Kohn of Cigar Oasis
- July 21st, 2013: We reported on General Cigars Partagas 150 Commemorative Humidor
- July 21st, 2014: We published a Feature Story “Viva Republica Looks to the Future“
- July 21st, 2014: We reported on the AVO Classic 6 x 60)
- July 21st, 2014: We reported on the Viva Republica Propaganda
- July 21st, 2014: We reported on the Ora Vivo Armand Assante World Edition by Legacy Brands
- July 21st, 2014: We reported on the kickoff of the 2014 Annual IPCPR Convention and Trade Show
- July 21st, 2015: We published the story “Status of HR Still in Doubt as 2015 IPCPR Trade Show Closes“
- July 21st, 2015: We reported on the Pura Soul Cigars Barber Pole
- July 21st, 2015: We reported on Henry Clay Tattoo selling out at 2015 IPCPR Trade Show
- July 21st, 2015: We reported on the E.P. Carrillo Edición Limitada 2015
- July 21st, 2016: We reported on the MoyaRuiz Il Ridotto launching at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show
- July 21st, 2016: We reported on the Undercrown Shade Flying Pig launching at 2016 IPCPR Trade Show
- July 21st, 2016: We reported on the Viva Republica Art of War launching at 2016 IPCPR Trade Show
- July 21st, 2016: We reported on new packaging for Mombacho Cigars.
- July 21st, 2016: We reported on the Padilla Cava Maduro and new packaging.
- July 21st, 2016: We reported on the CRA Sampler Pack with proceeds to support the cigar industry’s legal defense fund.
- July 21st, 2016: We reported on the return of the Padilla 1932 Oscuro.
- July 21st, 2016: We reported on the Recluse Amadeus Corojo Reserva.
- July 21st, 2016: We reported on RoMa Craft Tobac’s Intemperance Whiskey Rebellion 1794 line extensions.
- July 21st, 22017:We reported on Governor Chris Christie raising New Jersey’s Tobacco Purchase Age to 21
- July 21st, 2017: We reported on Quesada Reserva Privada Barber-Pole launching at 2017 IPCPR.
- July 21st, 2017: We published Prime Time Show Episode 14: Alpha Cigar Company
