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 439 (6/26/21)
The Headlines
Companion Bill from House of Representatives Calling For Premium Cigar Exemption from FDA Regulation Introduced
The House of Representatives now has a companion bill to the Senate Bill released earlier this year to exempt premium cigars from regulation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). We’ve got the details here.
PCA 2021 Big Board
The ongoing PCA 2021 Big Board can be found here.
The News
Product Coverage
- Ace Prime: Announced the Fiat Lux by Luciano and The Sergeant
- Cavalier Genève: Announced the Cavalier Genève Prospektor and LE2021 releases
- Crowned Heads: Announced the Eddie Van Halen inspired, Crowned Heads CHC Serie E Release Inspired by EVH Guitar Solo
- Crux Cigars: The Crux du Connoisseur is returning.
- Fratello Cigars: Announced the Fratello Camo Sweet
- HVC Cigars: Announced the HVC Hot Cake Gran Cañon
- Manny Iriate Enterprises: Announced it is launching the Fuente The OpusX Society line of accessories.
- Matilde Cigars: Announced the Limited Exposure No. 1
- Oveja Negra Brands: Announced the Black Works Studio Hawaii Kato is returning
- Patina Cigars: Announced three line extensions to Patina Maduro.
- Platinum Nova Cigars: We reported on the Platinum Nova Personal Reserve Leo 11
- Protocol Cigars: Announced the Protocol Bass Reeves and the Protocol Blue Gordo.
- Quesada Cigars: Announced the Quesada Oktoberfest 10th Anniversary Edition and the Quesada 1974 Toro
Other News
- HVC Cigars: Announced it will now handle its own distribution.
- Kretek International: Named Jason Carignan President of Phillips & King and TMG International
- TAA: Confirmed its 2021 and 2022 Convention dates.
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.
- Congress: Senate and House Bills have been introduced banning children from working on tobacco fields.
Cigar Reviews
Assessments
- Oliveros Gran Retorno Habano Swing (2020) by Boutique Blends Cigars
- Villiger TAA Exclusive 2020
- Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group Art of Magic
Agile Cigar Reviews
Features and Blog
Feature Story
- None This Week
The Blog
- The Blog: KMA Episode 424 – Benjamin Holt, Dissident Cigars
- The Blog: Spare Notes Series Episode One
Prime Time Podcasts
Prime Time Show
Prime Time Special Edition
- No Show This Week
Prime Time Jukebox
Quesada Corner
Upcoming Schedule
6/28: Prime Time Jukebox Episode 42: Album Archaeology #6 – Peter Gabriel,So
7/1 Prime Time Episode 194: 2021 Virtual Trade Expo Day 2
7/20: Prime Time Special Edition 103: TBA
On This Date…
On this date June 26th.
- June 26, 2011: We assessed the E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2011
- June 26, 2012: We assessed the Crowned Heads Four Kicks Seleccion No. 5
- June 26, 2012: We published the press release Dona Flor U.S.A. Ready to Unveil New Ad Campaign: “Find Your Dona Flor”
- June 26, 2013: We previewed the George Rico S.T.K. Miami “American Puro”
- June 26, 2013: We reported on K.A. Kendall’s Spider
- June 26, 2013: We previewed the Toraño Exodus Finite
- June 26, 2013: We reported on Espinosa Coronas for Chattanooga Tweet Up and Cigar Festival
- June 26, 2013: We previewed the A. Flores Gran Reserva by PDR Cigars
- June 26, 2013: We reported on the 7-20-4 Hustler Dog Walker, Hustler Line going regular production
- June 26, 2013: We reported on the The Griffin’s Casino Special Edition
- June 26, 2013: We reported on the AFR-75 by PDR Cigars
- June 26, 2014: We reported on the CLE Signature Series Primera Liga de Miami (Cigar Preview)
- June 26, 2014: We reported on the Cuéllar Connecticut Krēmē by Villiger Cigars
- June 26, 2014: We reported on the OMB striking language From FDA’s Proposed Regulations for Premium Cigars
- June 26, 2014: We reported on Kuuts Nicaraguan Blend
- June 26, 2015: We reported on the Caldwell Iberian Express to replac Junior Varsity
- June 26, 2015: We reported on the Rocky Patel Twentieth Anniversary
- June 26, 2015: We reported on Black Label Trading Company reducing prices on six lines
- June 26, 2015: We reported on the Tabaquero by Hamlet Paredes
- June 26, 2015: We reported on Davidoff Escurio Accessories
- June 26, 2015: We reported on the Rocky Patel Special Reserve Sun Grown Maduro
- June 26, 2015: We reported on Gran Habano Gran Reserva #5 2011
- June 26, 2015: We reported on the Drew Estate Lounge opening at Famous Cigar Shop Retail Shop
- June 26, 2016: We published the Feature Story Takeaways From the CRA Industry Summit
- June 26, 2016: We assessed the Serino Royale Connecticut Torpedo
- June 26, 2017: We reported on Gurkha to reintroducing Blendmaster’s Cask
- June 26, 2017: We reported the Gurkha Master Select returning
- June 26, 2017: We reported on the Alec Bradley Prensado Lost Art
- June 26, 2017: We reported on the Gurkha 10th Anniversary 15 Year Cellar Reserve
- June 26, 2017: We reported on the Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí
- June 26, 2017: We reported on Viaje Zombie Biohazard 2017
- June 26, 2017: We reported on the Crux PB5 Limitada Third Release
- June 26, 2017: We reported on the Gurkha Havana Legend
- June 26, 2017: We reported on Whiff Industries To Launch Two New Whiff Out Scents at 2017 IPCPR
- June 26, 2018: We assessed the 1502 XO Salomon
- June 26, 2018: We reported on the Colibri Quasar Cut
- June 26, 2018: We reported on the Villiger La Flor De Ynclan Lancero Especial
- June 26, 2018: We reported on the return of the Rocky Patel Olde World Reservet
- June 26, 2018: We reported on the Crux Epicure Galant
- June 26, 2018: We reported that PDR Cigars named Richie Otero Director of Sales
- June 26, 2018: We reported on the Crowned Heads Luminosa
- June 26, 2019: We reported on the Undercrown ShadyXX at the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show
- June 26, 2019: We reported on the La Palina Goldie Julieta
- June 26, 2019: We reported on the E.P. Carrillo 10th Anniversary Set
- June 26, 2020: We published Ten Years of Cigar Coop: Part 3 – Face the Face: Events, Trade Shows, Factory Tours, and More
- June 26, 2020: We reported on the Mombacho Cosecha 2015 Set to Ship
