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: Edition 361 (12/28/19)
Cigar of the Year Countdown 2019
For the tenth consecutive year, Cigar Coop is doing a Cigar of the Year Countdown. Through January 6, 2020, we will count down the Top 30 Cigars for 2019. Yesterday the Countdown commenced. This week we unveiled selections #25 through #10
- #15: The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 Toro by Foundation Cigar Company
- #14: Black Label Trading Company Morphine Lancero 2018
- #13: Tatuaje -The Bride
- #12: Eiroa Dark 50 x 5 by C.L.E. Cigar Company
- #11: HVC First Selection Broadleaf Toro
- #10: Crux Epicure Short Salomone
The criteria for the 2019 Countdown can be found here.
News and Previews
- Micallef Cigars: We reported on the company establishing PredX – The Predicate Exchange.
Legislative News
- U.S. Senate: S.9 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 15.
- U.S. House of Representatives: H.R.1854 is the House Companion Bill to S.9. TThis week no new co-sponsors were added. The total number of sponsors remains at 84..
- FDA: The organization has stated it is now illegal for those under 21 to purchase tobacco. The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has recommended to all retailers to stop selling tobacco products to those under the age of 21.
Assessments
Prime Time Show
Prime Time Special Edition
- No Show This Past Week
Prime Time Jukebox
- No Show This Past Week
Schedule
Prime Time
Episode 123 (1/9): Matt Booth, Room101 Cigars
Prime Time Special Edition
Special Edition 65 (1/7/20): Reviewing our Top 10 Lists
Special Edition 66 (1/14/20): Terence Reilly, Aganorsa Leaf
Special Edition 67 (1/27/20): The Big Game Show with Jonathan Carney
Prime Time Jukebox
TBA
On this date Dec 28
- Dec 28, 2010: We unveiled our #4 cigar for 2010 – the La Gloria Cubana Artesanos de Tabaqueros.
- Dec 28, 2011: We assessed the Alec Bradley Fine and Rare (2011).
- Dec 28, 2011: We unveiled out #4 cigar for 2011 – the Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Limited Edition 2011 (Maduro).
- Dec 28, 2012: We assessed the My Father Limited Edition 2012
- Dec 28, 2012: We posted the press release from Emilio Cigars on the Los Regalos Quetzal – a cigar that went on to become the #21 Cigar for 2013.
- Dec 28, 2012: We unveiled our #4 cigar for 2012 – Viaje Friends and Family
- Dec 28, 2013: We published Cigar Industry Report: Volume 3, Number 5 (12/28/13)
- Dec 28, 2013: We unveiled our #4 cigar for 2013 – E.P. Carrillo Medalla D’ Oro (Federal Cigar 92nd Anniversary Cigar)
- Dec 28, 2013: We reported on the Flor de Gonzalez 6 x 60 Line Extension to 90 Miles 1980 Edition
- Dec 28, 2014: We unveiled our #4 cigar for 2014 – the Debonaire Maduro
- Dec 28, 2014: We assessed the Paul Stulac Red Screaming Sun Mr. Brown
- Dec 28, 2015: We unveiled our #4 cigar of 2015 – the 2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #4: HR Sublime
- Dec 28, 2015: We assessed the MBombay Habano Churchill
- Dec 28, 2016: We assessed the Villiger 1888 Robusto
- Dec 28, 2016: We unveiled our #13 cigar for 2016 – the Aganorsa Leaf TABSA Connecticut Toro by Casa Fernandez
- Dec 28, 2016: We reported on the T.L. Johnson Cigar Company and Black Patch Cigar Company Merger
- Dec 28, 2016: We reported on the IPCPR Convention and Trade Show Dates and Venue Change
- Dec 28, 2016: We reported on the FDA adding a six month grace period for manufacturers to submit ingredient listings
- Dec 28, 2017: We unveiled our #22 cigar of 2017 – the Serino Royale Medio Robusto Gordo
- Dec 28, 2017: We reported on the Boveda Smart Sensor
- Dec 28, 2017: We reported on Habanos SA unveiling the Línea Retro Line
- Dec 28, 2018: We unveiled the #10 cigar for 2018 – the La Gloria Cubana Colección Reserva Robusto
- Dec 28, 2018: We published Prime Time Episode 79: Tim Wong, Pier 28 Premium Cigars
