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 431 (5/1/21)
The Headlines
Armand Assante Brings a Classic and Contemporary Approach as He Sets Sights on Return to Cigar Industry
This week we published our feature story covering the interview with did with actor Armand Assante. You can read about it here.
FDA Announces Plans to Ban Flavored Tobacco
We got the details on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s plans to ban flavored tobacco. We also have Cigar Rights of America’s response here.
The News
Product Coverage
- Aganorsa Leaf: The company will launch the JFR Lunatic Habano Hombre Libre at the TPE 2021. The company also announced the Aganorsa Lunatic JR 50th Announced will be a part of JR Cigar 50th Anniversary Series
- Altadis USA: The company announced will launch the H. Upmann 1844 Classic at TPE 2021
- Davidoff: The company announced the Davidoff Dominicana will be released in May
- Drew Estate/Joya de Nicaragua: Product announcements for the company’s 2021 #DEBonanzaTakeover begun this week:
- Drew Estate Announces 6-cigar Traditional Sampler Petaca
- Joya de Nicaragua Announces Cinco Décadas Release for 2021
- Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva GT20 Coming in August
- Drew Estate Brings Back Limited Edition Herrera Estelí Lanceros for 2021
- Drew Estate Brings Back Undercrown Dojo Dogmas for 2021
- Fratello Cigars: The company will release its new Fresh Pack at TPE 2021
- HVC Cigars: The HVC 500 Anniversary has gone regular production
- Jas Sum Kral: The company has announced the F*ck the FDA Robusto Shop Exclusive
- Stallone Cigars: Announced the The Pony
- Viaje: The company has released the Skull & Bones The Punisher and Frank Castle as well as the WLP Banner/The Hulk
Other News
- Kretek International: Chief Sales Officer Patrick Hurd is departing the company.
- Premium Cigar Association: Announced registration for the 2021 Trade Show has commenced and it has gained approval for smoking on Trade Show Floor
Legislative News
- U.S. Senate: S.438 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 nine. In addition, the Premium Cigar Association announced a Call to Action against a new tax on Premium Cigars proposed in Senate Bill S1314.
Cigar Reviews
Assessments
- None this week
Agile Cigar Reviews
- Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone Un Presidente
- The Tabernacle Goliath by Foundation Cigar Company
Features and Blog
The Blog
- Fuente & Meerapfel Present Meet the Professor – One Year Anniversary Marathon: Coop Hosts Hours 9 & 10
- The Blog: Will Cooper Guests on How Bout That Cigar
- The Blog: KMA Episode 417 – Kevin Shahan, Cigar Prop
Prime Time Podcasts
Prime Time Show
Prime Time Special Edition
Prime Time Jukebox
Upcoming Schedule
5/3: Prime Time Jukebox Episode 37: Out of the Comfort Zone #2
5/6: Prime Time Episode 186: George Brightman
5/11: Prime Time Special Edition 99: Liana Fuente, Arturo Fuente
5/6: Prime Time Episode 186: George Brightman
5/11: Prime Time Special Edition 99: Liana Fuente, Arturo Fuente
On This Date…
On this date May 1st..
- May 1, 2011: We published our Month in Review: April 2011
- May 1, 2011: We assessed the Liga Privada No 9
- May 1, 2012: We published Editor’s Corner: Volume 1, Number 5: Grass Roots
- May 1, 2013: We published Editor’s Corner Volume 2, Number 5: April Fools Day 2013 in the Cigar Industry
- May 1, 2013: We reported on Altadis USA’s SLR Gen2
- May 1, 2014: We reported on Sindicato by Sindicato Cigar Group
- May 1, 2014: We did a pre-review on the 2006 Vintage Stout Corona by Bellatto / Caldwell / Sears
- May 1, 2014: We published Editor’s Corner Volume 3, Number 6: What We Do…
- May 1, 2015: We reported on Gary Griffith departing House of Emilio and Emilio Cigars
- May 1, 2015: We reported on Caldwell Cigar Company’s The Last Tsar
- May 1, 2015: We published Editor’s Corner Volume 4, Number 6: Press and Release Part 1 – Chicken or Egg
- May 1, 2016: We reported on the Kristoff Habano
- May 1, 2016: We reported on the Kristoff Connecticut
- May 1, 2016: We published Editor’s Corner Volume 5, Number 6: Planning Cigar Reviews
- May 1, 2017: We reported on the timetable for FDA Regulations being delayed by 90 Days
- May 1, 2017: We reported on Mombacho Cigars naming Mo Maali National Sales Manager
- May 1, 2017: We reported on the Crux Cigars Corona Gorda Sampler
- May 1, 2018: We published Editor’s Corner Volume 7, Number 6: Three Cs Add Up to One Big C
- May 1, 2018: We reported of soft launch of the Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9 Corona Viva
- May 1, 2018: We assessed the Casa Fernandez Miami Tobacco Haven 30th
- May 1, 2019: We reported on the Crowned Heads Las Calaveras EL 2019
- May 1, 2019: We assessed the My Father 10th Anniversary Limited Edition 2018
- May 1, 2019: We published Editor’s Corner #99: Thoughts on Imperial Brands Exiting the Premium Cigar Business
- May 1, 2019: We reported on Villiger Cigars North America plans to not attend the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show
- May 1, 2019: We reported on the IPCPR naming a new Director of Federal Government Affairs
- May 1, 2020: We assessed the Joya Copper Toro by Joya de Nicaragua
