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 464 (12/18/21)
The Headlines
2021 Cigar of the Year Countdown
The 2021 Cigar of the Year Countdown has commenced. This is the 12th countdown being done on Cigar Coop. The criteria to qualify the list is listed here. This week we unveiled the following selections:
- #30: Viaje Black and White Connecticut
- #29: Warzone Box Pressed Short Churchill
- #28: Abuelo Padre by United Cigar
- #27: Quesada 1974 Robusto
- #26: Illusione Epernay 10th Anniversary D’Aosta
- #25: Protocol Eliot Ness Natural (Toro)
- #24: Joya de Nicaragua Numero Uno Le Premier
- #23: Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Box-Pressed Sun Grown Epicure
The News
Product News
- United Cigars: Announced the nationwide release of Garofalo La Famiglia
- Espinosa Cigars: The company announced it is shipping Las 6 Provincias Las Villas
- JSK Cigars: Announced the JSK Söta Kakor Chokladkakor for the Swedish Market
- Southern Draw: The company announced the nationwide release of Jacobs Ladder – The Ascension
- Viaje: The company announced the Viaje Farmer Bill Hatchet Holiday Edition In addition the company also announced the return of the Late Harvest and Late Harvest Hang Time
- Warped Cigars: Announced the Companion de Warped
Other News
- Fratello Cigars: The company has announced a price increase for 2022.
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 no new co-sponsors signed on. The total number of sponsors remains at 57.
- 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
- Casa Magna Colorado Robusto
- Liga Privada 10-Year Aniversario – A Savage Feast by Drew Estate
- VegaFina Vindobona Exclusivo Austria
Agile Cigar Reviews
- None this week
The Smoking Syndicate
- The Smoking Syndicate – Quesada Corner – Casa Magna Liga F Churchill – YouTube Version
- The Smoking Syndicate – Valacari The Messenger Robusto Extra
Features and Blog
Feature Story
- None this week
The Blog
- None this week
Prime Time Podcasts
Prime Time Show
Prime Time Special Edition
- None this week
Prime Time Jukebox
Upcoming Schedule
12/20: Prime Time Jukebox 59: In Memorium 2021
12/21: Prime Time Special Edition 112: Alec Bradley Cigar Company
12/30: Prime Time Episode 214: Pete Johnson, Tatuaje Cigars
12/21: Prime Time Special Edition 112: Alec Bradley Cigar Company
12/30: Prime Time Episode 214: Pete Johnson, Tatuaje Cigars
On This Date…
On this date December 18th…
- Dec 18, 2010: We unveiled our #13 Cigar of the Year for 2010, the Joya de Nicaragua Cabinetta Serie
- Dec 18, 2011: We unveiled our #13 Cigar of the Year for 2011, the Viaje Satori 2011
- Dec 18, 2012: We unveiled our #13 Cigar of the Year for 2012, the Undercrown Corona ¡Viva! by Drew Estate
- Dec 18, 2012: We previewed the L’Atelier Selection Spéciale (LAT46 SS)
- Dec 18, 2012: We published a press release on the La Musa Melete by Emilio Cigars
- Dec 18, 2012: We did an Assessment Update on the Viaje Late Harvest Estate Grown 2011
- Dec 18, 2012: We published a press release “Dona Flor USA – Ends 2012 with a bang at CigarA ficionado’s Big Smoke Events.”
- Dec 18, 2012: We previewed the Don Pepin Garcia Limited Edition.
- Dec 18, 2013: We unveiled our #13 Cigar of the Year for 2013, the Nomad LE Esteli Lot 1386
- Dec 18, 2013: We assessed the Tortuga 215 Reserva Cedro No. 5
- Dec 18, 2013: We reported on La Aurora 107 Maduro Lancero (Bowtie)
- Dec 18, 2013: We reported on the E.P. Carrillo Medalla D’ Oro
- Dec 18, 2014: We unveiled our #13 Cigar of the Year for 2014, the Davidoff Year of the Sheep Limited Edition 2015
- Dec 18, 2014: We assessed the CAO Colombia Vallenato
- Dec 18, 2014: We published the Feature Story “Feature Story: Analyzing the Road Ahead to End the Cuban Embargo“
- Dec 18, 2015: We unveiled our #13 Cigar of the Year for 2015, the Las Cumbres Tabaco Señorial Maduro Natural Robusto Digno by José Blanco
- Dec 18, 2015: We published the Feature Story, “Cigar Conversation with Bobby Newman, JC Newman Cigar Company“
- Dec 18, 2015: We assessed the Gurkha Cellar Reserve Platinum Edition Hedonism
- Dec 18, 2016: We did an Agile Cigar Review on the Tortuga 215 Reserva Cedro No. 10 by Legacy Brands
- Dec 18, 2016: We published the Feature Story, “The Myth of Rudy Giuliani Saving the Cigar Industry“
- Dec 18, 2016: We unveiled our #21 Cigar of the Year for 2016, the Dunhill Signed Range Selección Suprema
- Dec 18, 2017: We assessed the Fratello Navetta Discovery
- Dec 18, 2017: We reported on the Gurkha Havana Legend and Blendmaster’s Cask
- Dec 18, 2017: We reported on the return of the Viaje Holiday Blend Christmas Tree
- Dec 18, 2018: We unveiled our #19 Cigar of the Year for 2018, the Four Kicks Maduro Robusto Extra by Crowned Heads
- Dec 18, 2018: We reported on the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Red Meat Loves Club Cigar
- Dec 18, 2018: We reported on Jack Toraño and General Cigar Part Ways
- Dec 11, 2019: We unveiled our #19 Cigar of the Year for 2019, the Herrera Esteli Miami Robusto Grande by Drew Estate
- Dec 18, 2020: We reported on Alec Bradley shipping the Alec Bradley 10 Year Anniversary Fine & Rare Set
- Dec 18, 2020: We published Prime Time Jukebox Episode 25: Christmas and Holiday Music with Fred Rewey
- Dec 18, 2020: We unveiled our #16 Cigar of the Year for 2020, the Mi Querida Triqui Traca No. 552 by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust
