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 432 (5/8/21)
The Headlines
Drew Estate Completes 2021 Product Announcements
Drew Estate has completed its #DEBonazaTakeover. A series of product announcements for Drew Estate and Joya de Nicaragua over a two week period. We have the full list of products unveiled for 2021:
- Drew Estate Announces Undercrown 10 to Commemorate a Decade of Undercrown
- Drew Estate Revamps Nica Rustica
- 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
- Joya De Nicaragua Dos Cientos Confirmed as Part of #DEBonanzaTakeover
- Joya de Nicaragua Numero Uno L’Ambassadeur and Le Premier Return for 2021
- Drew Estate Brings Back Limited Edition Herrera Estelí Lanceros for 2021
- Drew Estate Brings Back Undercrown Dojo Dogmas for 2021
Habanos World Days
Habanos World Days was a virtual interpretation of the Festival de Habano event which was cancelled due to the pandemic. We got details of the new releases here:
- Cohiba 55 Aniversario Launched at Habanos Virtual Days
- Cohiba Ambar Introduced at Habanos World Days
- Cohiba Ideales Announced as 2021 Colección Habanos Release at Habanos World Days
- Montecristo Wide Edmundo Introduced at 2021 Habanos Virtual Days
- Hoyo de Monterrey Monterreyes No. 4 Introduced as Edición Limitada at Habanos World Days
- Bolivar Regentes Introduced as Edición Limitada at Habanos World Days
- Gran Reserva de Partagás Serie E No. 2 Cosecha 2015 Debuts at Habanos World Days
The News
Product Coverage
- Casa Cuevas: Announced the Casa Cuevas Patrimonio will debut at TPE 2021
- JRE Tobacco Company: The company announced it is adding two sizes to the Aladino Vintage Selection Line
- United Cigars: Announced the company will showcase new packaging for the Firecracker at TPE 2021
- Dissident Cigars: Announced the Home 2021 release.
- General Cigar Company: Announced the Macanudo Gold Label 2021 will feature a limited edition Gigante size
- HVC Cigars: Announced the HVC La Rosa 520 Maduro Exquisito will be returning
- Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co: A special Oscar Valladares Ciserón Edition has arrived at Tailored Smoke in North Carolina
- Rocky Patel Premium Cigars: The company announced the Rocky Patel Sixty will debut at PCA 2021
- Zander-Greg: Announced two new sizes to the Nat Cicco Aniversario 1965 line
Other News
- Drew Estate: Announced plans for its 25th anniversary event.
- Southern Draw Cigars: Announced the company will skip the 2021 TPE and PCA Trade Shows
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
- Protocol Cyber Crimes Unit Box Pressed Churchill
- San Miguel by Gurkha Toro (2020)
- Timeless TAA 2020 (Nat Sherman)
Agile Cigar Reviews
None this week
Features and Blog
None this week
Prime Time Podcasts
Prime Time Show
Prime Time Special Edition
- None this week
Prime Time Jukebox
Quesada Corner
Upcoming Schedule
5/11: Prime Time Special Edition 99: Nick Perdomo, Perdomo Cigars
5/13: Prime Time Episode 187: Armand Assante
5/17: Prime Time Jukebox Episode 37: The Frank Sinatra Victory Lap
5/13: Prime Time Episode 187: Armand Assante
5/17: Prime Time Jukebox Episode 37: The Frank Sinatra Victory Lap
On This Date…
On this date May 8th..
- May 8, 2012: We assessed the Avo XO Presto
- May 8, 2013: We published the Feature Story A Discussion on Fire Curing of Tobacco
- May 8, 2014: We assessed the Sindicato by Sindicato Cigars
- May 8, 2015: We reported on Chinnock Cellars Cigars plans to release XOXO at 2015 IPCPR Trade Show
- May 8, 2015: We did an Agile Cigar Review on the Camacho Ecuador Toro
- May 8, 2016: We assessed the Paul Garmirian 25th Anniversary Connoisseur
- May 8, 2016: We published the Feature Story Understanding the Grandfather Date for FDA Regulation of Premium Cigars
- May 8, 2017: We published the Feature Story General Cigar Company Strengthens Ground Game Through Brand Ambassador Team
- May 8, 2018: We assessed the Macanudo Inspirado Red Robusto
- May 8, 2019: We assessed Tatuaje – The Bride
- May 8, 2019: We reported on Micallef Cigars opening a new Distribution Center and Company Headquarters
- May 8, 2020: We did an Agile Cigar Review on the Gran Habano Blue in Green Corona
