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 467 (1/8/22)
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 for list is are here. This week we unveiled the following selections:
- #10: Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone Un Presidente
- #9: Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group Art of Magic
- #8: Lavida Habana LE by LH Premium Cigars
- #7: 601 La Bomba Warhead VI by Espinosa Cigars
- #6: Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Box-Pressed Maduro Robusto
- #5: Rocky Patel Quarter Century Robusto
- #4: Crux Epicure Maduro Corona Gorda
Holiday 2021 Contest – Drew Estate Undercrown 10 Humidor Giveaway
The contest is closed and the prize winners will be announced on 1/11/22.
2022 Airport Photography Contest
This year’s contest will have a new angle and direction. We’ve got the details here.
Top 12 Cigar Stories/Themes of 2021
In case you missed it on 12/31/21, we published this annual article looking back at the impact stories and themes across the cigar industry. You can read the article here.
The News
Product News
- Davidoff: Announced the Davidoff Winston Churchill Limited Edition 2022.
- JRE Tobacco Co: The company will release the Aladino Cameroon Rothschild as a shop exclusive.
- Espinosa Cigars: Announced a project with Guy Fieri for a line of cigars known as Knuckle Sandwich
- Oveja Negra Brands: Announced the Black Works Studio Intergalactic
- Sanj Patel: Announced the SP1014 Line
- Santa Clara Cigars: The division under Tabacalera USA announced the Montecristo Volume 2: The Rendezvous and the Rocky Patel Freedom Maduro
Other News
- United Cigars: Announced a deal where it will handle distribution for Arnold André Products in U.S.
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
- None This Week
Agile Cigar Reviews
The Smoking Syndicate
- None this week
Features and Blog
Feature Story
- None this week
The Blog
- None this week
Prime Time Podcasts
Prime Time Show
Prime Time Special Edition
Prime Time Jukebox
Upcoming Schedule
1/13: Prime Time Episode 216: Carson Serino, Serino Cigar Co.
1/17: Prime Time Jukebox Episode 60: 2021 in Review
1/18: Prime Time Special Edition 114: Abe Dababneh, The Great Smoke Pre-Game Show
1/17: Prime Time Jukebox Episode 60: 2021 in Review
1/18: Prime Time Special Edition 114: Abe Dababneh, The Great Smoke Pre-Game Show
On This Date…
On this date January 8th…
- Jan 8, 2011: We assessed the La Gloria Cubana Artesanos de Obelisco
- Jan 8, 2012: We previewed the Opus X Angel Share, Don Arturo Aniversario, Arturo Fuente 8-5-8 Aniversario and Casa Cuba lines
- Jan 8, 2013: We previewed the Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 – Tony the Boss
- Jan 8, 2013: We assessed the L’Atelier (LAT52) by L’Atelier Imports
- Jan 8, 2014: We reported on the Tatuaje Leesburg Cigar and Pipe Exclusive
- Jan 8, 2014: We reported on the re-release of the Padilla 1932 Signature Series
- Jan 8, 2014: We assessed K.A. Kendall’s Spider by 7-20-4 Cigars
- Jan 8, 2014: We reported on the Villiger Trill, Cabareté Maduro, and Connecticut Kreme lines
- Jan 8, 2015: We named Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard and Jim Young (Davidoff) as 2014 Person of the Year winners
- Jan 8, 2015: We assessed the VegaFina Nicaragua Robusto by Altadis
- Jan 8, 2016: We named Abdel J. (A.J.) Fernandez as 2015 Person of the Year
- Jan 8, 2016: We reported on the Regius Exclusivo U.S.A. Oscuro Especial
- Jan 8, 2016: We published an Agile Cigar Review on the E.P. Carrillo INCH Maduro No. 64
- Jan 8, 2016: We reported on Gran Habano naming John Gonzalez Vice President of Sales
- Jan 8, 2017: We assessed the Tabaquería 1844 Campesino Series Robusto Definitivo
- Jan 8, 2018: We unveiled our #12 Cigar of the Year for 2020, the Cornelius & Anthony Aerial Robusto
- Jan 8, 2018: We named La Zona our 2017 Small Factory of the Year.
- Jan 8, 2019 We published Country of Origin Performance for 2018
- Jan 8, 2019: We assessed the Nestor Miranda Collection 75th Anniversary
- Jan 8, 2020: We reported on expanded distribution for Alec & Bradley Blind Faith Distribution
- Jan 8, 2021: We reported on the Fratello Camo Series.
- Jan 8, 2020: We named Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A. our 2019 Large Factory of the Year
- Jan 8, 2021: We reported on the 2021 TAA Convention scheduled for March 2021 being cancelled
- Jan 8, 2021: We reported on the La Flor Dominicana Special Football Edition 2021
- Jan 8, 2021: We reported on no price increases for Southern Draw cigars
- Jan 8, 2021: We published Vitola Performance Ratings for 2020
