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 374 (3/28/20)
Coronavirus
The impacts of COVID-19 have continued to hit the cigar industry:
- Major Dominican Cigar Factories Suspend Operations due to Coronavirus Threat
- TAA Cancels 2020 Convention and Announces 2020 TAA Exclusive Series
News and Previews
- AJ Fernandez Cigars: The company announced the Belles Artes Maduro Figurado as a part of the 2020 TAA Exclusive Series
- Drew Estate: The company announced packaging changes for the Herrera Esteli TAA Exclusive
- Crowned Heads: The company announced The Lost Angel 2020 as a part of the TAA Exclusive Series. In addition, the company also announced the Four Kicks Capa Especial Coming This Spring.
- LUJ Cigars: Company founder Olujide “Luj” Oluyeba has passed away
- Micallef Cigars: The company announced its Ultimate Inventory Program
- Nat Sherman: The company announced the Timeless TAA 2020 Limited Edition as a part of the 2020 TAA Exclusive Series.
- PCA/CRA: The organizations have requested a six-month deadline extension for SE Reports
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. This week no new co-sponsors were added. The total number of sponsors remains 85.
Assessments
Agile Cigar Reviews
The Blog
Prime Time Show
Prime Time Special Edition
Prime Time Jukebox
Schedule
Prime Time
4/2 Episode 132: Luciano Meirelles, ACE Prime
Prime Time Special Edition
3/31 Special Edition #72: Mike Bellody, MLB Cigar Ventures
Prime Time Jukebox
TBA Episode 7 Album Archeology #1 – Let it Bleed
On this date Mar 28
- Mar 28, 2011: We assessed the Cubita Spanish Market Selection
- Mar 28, 2012: We reposted a press release from Ocean State Cigars announcing an expansion of their staff.
- Mar 28, 2013: We previewed the Padilla Vintage Reserve.
- Mar 28, 2013: We assessed the Illusione Rothchildes.
- Mar 28, 2013: A court of appeals ruled in favor of General Cigar Company in its battle with Cubatabaco over its Cohiba Trademark. Since then that decision has been overturned.
- Mar 28, 2014: It was announced that The Pipe and Pint in Greensboro, NC would be the first recipient of the LFD N.A.S.
- Mar 28, 2014: We assessed the Rocky Patel Platinum
- Mar 28, 2014: We previewed the Leroy vs. The Dark Master a Collaboration by CLE Cigars / Edgar Hoill Cigars – an exclusive for Tobacco Haven
- Mar 28, 2015: We published Cigar Industry Report: Volume 4, Number 18 (3/28/15)
- Mar 28, 2015: We reported on the El Primer Mundo Liga Miami Making returning for an Exclusive Run at R & R Cigars in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (Exclusive)
- Mar 28, 2016: We reported on the L’Atelier Extension de la Racine ER16
- Mar 28, 2016: We reported on the Smoke Inn 20th Anniversary by Davidoff becoming the latest MicroBlend Release
- Mar 28, 2016: We did an Agile Cigar Review on the Davidoff Escurio Robusto
- Mar 28, 2017: We published the feature story “A Visit to the JRE Tobacco Company Operations: Part 1-The Corojo Farm“
- Mar 28, 2017: We reported on Tabacalera USA naming Rob Maneson Named CEO of JR Cigar
- Mar 28, 2017: We reported on the My Father The Judge Toro Fino Launched
- Mar 28, 2018: We assessed the Gurkha 10th Anniversary 15 Year Cellar Reserve
- Mar 28, 2018: We reported on the Jeremy Jack Cigars JJ14 Lancero
- Mar 28, 2019: We reported on Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Mi Querida Trique Traca
- Mar 28, 2019: We reported on the Herrera Estelí Miami heading to Drew Diplomat Retailers
