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 455 (10/16/21)
The Headlines
Arturo Fuente Plans Limited National Release of Casa Fuente
While Arturo Fuente’s Rare Pink release slated for this month has been delayed, there is a limited national release of the Casa Fuente line – a line that has for the most part been exclusive to the Casa Fuente retail store in Las Vegas. We’ve got the details here.
The News
Product News
- General Cigar Company: Announced the Cigar City Brewing Maduro by Punch, a collaboration with Cigar City Brewing.
- Illusione: The Illusione TAA Exclusive 2021 has shipped.
- Oveja Negra Brands: Announced the Emilio LJZ 2021 is shipping this month
- Southern Draw Cigars: Announced the Cigar News: Southern Draw to Release Kudzu Lustrum Lonsdale
- ST Dupont: Released the Space Odyssey Collection.
- Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group: Announced details of the Art of Magic Cardician
Other News
- Forged Cigar Company: Announced the expansion of its sales force.
Legislative News
- House of Representatives: HR 3982 is a proposed piece of legislation that calls for an exemption from FDA Regulation for premium handmade cigars. This week seven new co-sponsors signed on: Gus Bulirakis [R-FL], Hank Johnson [D-GA], Blaine Luetemeyer [R-MO], Jack Bergman [R-MI], Tony Cardenas [D-CA], Alexander Mooney [R-WV}, and Maria Elvia Salazar [R-FL]. The total number of sponsors is now at 44.
- 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.
Cigar Reviews
Assessments
- Davidoff Special «53» Capa Dominicana (2020)
- Undercrown 10 Toro by Drew Estate
- Emilio LJZ Limited Edition 2020 Toro
- Micallef Migdalia S.E.
Agile Cigar Reviews
The Smoking Syndicate
Features and Blog
Feature Story
The Blog
- None This Week
Prime Time Podcasts
Prime Time Show
Prime Time Special Edition
- None
Prime Time Jukebox
Upcoming Schedule
10/18: Prime Time Jukebox Episode 53: Alphabet Series #2: The Letter “B”
10/21: Prime Time Jukebox Episode 206: Jeremy McDonald, Wildfire Cigar Company
TBA: Prime Time Special Edition 109: TBA
On This Date…
On this date October 16th…
- Oct 16, 2010: We published a peek at the Fall 2010 Viaje Skull and Bones
- Oct 16, 2010: We published the Testimony of J.Glynne Loope, Executive Director of Cigar Rights of America to the NYC City Council on the Proposed Outdoor Smoking Ban
- Oct 16, 2012: We published a press release on Iconic Leaf Cigar Company’s Recluse.
- Oct 16, 2012: We assessed the Tatuaje TAA 2012
- Oct 16, 2013: We reported on the Flor de las Antillas MAM-13
- Oct 16, 2013: We assessed the Camacho Diploma (2013)
- Oct 16, 2013: We reported on the Viaje WLP Stuffed Turkey 2013 – “White Meat” and “Dark Meat”
- Oct 16, 2014: We reported on the launch of Lavida Habana (LH) Premium Cigars in the U.S.
- Oct 16, 2014: We reported on 33 Members of Congress requesting an investigation into Operation Choke Point
- Oct 16, 2014: We assessed the Felipe Gregorio Power 2014 Triple R
- Oct 16, 2015: We reported on Imperial Tobacco forming Tabacalera USA
- Oct 16, 2015: We reported on the revamped Espinosa Habano line
- Oct 16, 2015: We assessed the Rocky Patel Decade Cameroon Robusto
- Oct 16, 2016: We assessed the Southern Draw Code Duello Kudzu Perfecto 5 x 58
- Oct 16, 2017: We assessed the My Father Le Bijou 1922 Limited Edition 2016
- Oct 16, 2018: We assessed the Protocol Themis Lancero by Cubariqueño Cigar Company
- Oct 16, 2018: We reported on the release of the Balmoral Serie Signatures Dueto
- Oct 16, 2018: We reported on the Davidoff Yamasá Robusto Tubo Offering
- Oct 16, 2018: We reported on a Limited Edition Gran Torpedo to Nicaragua, Escurio, and Yamasá Lines
- Oct 16, 2019: We assessed the HVC Edición Especial 2018 Toro
- Oct 16, 2020: We published the feature story, Summer of ’20 Spotlight: Tatuaje Cigars
