The Cigar Industry Report is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It combines 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 at 8am Eastern Time.
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 548 (7/29/23)
The Headlines
TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE SMOKING SYNDICATE
On July 29, the first video review of The Smoking Syndicate was published!
Camacho Broadleaf Announced
Davidoff has announced a new addition to the Camacho portfolio, the Camacho Broadleaf. This is a cigar that is highlighted by a Honduran-grown Broadleaf wrapper, a first for Camacho. We got the details here.
The News
PCA Product Coverage
- De Los Reyes Cigars: We reported on the Saga Golden Age Yamasá
- Espinosa: We reported on four 6 x 60 line extensions in the company portfolio
- JRE Tobacco Co: We reported on the Aladino Classic Elegante
- Casa 1910: We reported on the Casa 1910 Cuchillo Parado Reserva 2020
- C.L.E. Cigar Company: We reported on the Eiroa CBT 51
- Forged Cigar Company: We reported on the La Gloria Cubana Eighth Street Corona Grande
- Gurkha: We reported on the Gurkha 35th Anniversary collection
- La Flor Dominicana: We reported on the return of the Litto Gomez (LG) Diez Line at PCA 2023
- La Palina: The company is adding the La Palina Mr. Sam Double Corona. In addition, we reported on the return of the La Palina Goldie Laguito No. 5 and Prominente to Make Return
- My Father/Tatuaje: We reported on the La Union collaboration
- Rocky Patel Premium Cigars: We reported on the Rocky Patel Dark Star. In addition we reported on the Seed to Smoke offering.
- RoMa Craft Tobac: The company showcased the RoMa Craft Tobac Quinquagenario and the RoMa Craft Tobac Showcases Intemperance Volstead VO 1920
PCA Post Game Company Reports
- PCA 2023: ADVentura Cigars
- PCA 2023: Alec Bradley
- PCA 2023: Chillin’ Moose
- PCA 2023: C.L.E. Cigar Company
- PCA 2023: Diesel
- PCA 2023: Dissident Cigars
- PCA 2023: E.P. Carrillo
- PCA 2023: Kristoff Cigars
- PCA 2023: Los Statos Deluxe
- PCA 2023: Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co.
- PCA 2023: Padrón Cigars
- PCA 2023: Perdomo Cigars
- PCA 2023: Room101
- PCA 2023: West Tampa Tobacco Co.
Other News
- Espinosa: Announced the Espinosa Linked, a lounge exclusive cigar
- General Cigar Company: We reported on the return of the CAO Arcana Mortal Coil. In addition the CAO Pilón Añejo is returning as a regular production line
Cigar Reviews
Assessments
Agile Cigar Reviews
- None this week
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
- None This Week
Upcoming Schedule
7/31 Prime Time Jukebox Episode 105: The 2023-24 NBA Show
8/1 Prime Time Episode 277: The Anarchy NFT Show
8/2 Prime Time Special Edition 144: Cigar Coalition 2023 PCA Post Game Show
On This Date…
On this date, July 29:
- Jul 29, 2011: We previewed the Rocky Patel Thunder by Nimish.
- Jul 29, 2011: We previewed the San Cristobal Elegancia
- Jul 29, 2011: We did a pre-release assessment of the Quesada Oktoberfest.
- Jul 29, 2011: We previewed the Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve.
- Jul 29, 2012: We took a look at Graycliff 2012 offering and distribution changes
- Jul 29, 2012: We re-posted a press release on Sentinel Cigars’ -The Sentinel, Little Havana Series.
- Jul 29, 2012: We assessed the Emilio Draig K.
- Jul 29, 2012: We assessed the Merlion by La Sirena.
- Jul 29, 2012: We re-posted a press release on the Primer Mundo La Hermandad
- Jul 29, 2013: We did a pre-release assessment on the Draig Cayuquero by Emilio Cigars
- Jul 29 2013: We previewed the Elogio Excéntrico No. 2.
- Jul 29, 2013: We previewed the Cohiba Edición Diamante 2013 release.
- Jul 29, 2013: We previewed the Hammer and Sickle Icon Series.
- Jul 29, 2014: We reported on the Catch Twenty-Two by Rocky Patel.
- Jul 29, 2014: We reported on the Ortega Serie D Black.
- Jul 29, 2014: We reported on the CAO Amazon Basin.
- Jul 29, 2014: We reported on the Nathan McIntyre departing House of Emilio for Cubanacan Cigars.
- Jul 29, 2015: We reported on the Espada by Montecristo Estoque.
- Jul 29, 2015: We published a Feature Story “Spotlight on Debonaire and Indian Motorcycle Ultra Premium Cigars“
- Jul 29, 2015: We reported on the Viva Republica Advanced Warfare.
- Jul 29, 2015: We reported on Ortega Cigars entering into a distribution agreement with Quality Importers as well as plans for the Reo and Vibe lines.
- Jul 29, 2016: We reported on launch of The Oscar by Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co.
- Jul 29, 2016: We reported on the E.P. Carrillo Capa de Sol.
- Jul 29, 2016: We reported on La Aurora Preferidos parejo line extensions
- Jul 29, 2017: We reported on new packaging for the AJ Fernandez San Lotano
- Jul 29, 2017: We published the Feature Story, Evaluating the Three-Year Delay Issued by the FDA
- Jul 29, 2017: We published Spotlight on Fratello Cigars at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show
- Jul 29, 2017: We published Cigar Industry Report: Volume 6, Number 36 (7/29/17)
- Jul 29, 2018: We published Spotlight on JSK Cigars at the 2018 IPCPR
- Jul 29, 2018: We reported on the Casa Fernandez Tobacco Haven 30th Anniversary Connecticut
- Jul 29, 2018: We reported on Amendola Family Cigar Company moving production to Tabacalera G. Kafie y Cia
- Jul 29, 2018: We reported on the Hoyo La Amistad Black and new packaging for Hoyo La Amistad Gold and Silver
- Jul 29, 2018: We reported on the Dapper Cigar Company Cubo Sumatra
- Jul 29, 2019: We reported on What Does Facebook’s New Community Standards Around Tobacco Mean?
- Jul 29, 2019: We reported on the Drew Estate ACID Kuba Arte
- Jul 29, 2019: We published IPCPR 2019 Spotlight: Cattle Baron Cigars
- Jul 29, 2019: We published IPCPR 2019 Spotlight: Cavalier Genève
- Jul 29, 2019: We reported an Agile Cigar Review on the Padrón No. 89 Maduro (TAA Exclusive)
- Jul 29, 2019: We reported on Selected Tobacco’s Byron Serie Siglo XX Venecianos and Mesolongis eine extensions
- Jul 29, 2019: We reported on the La Flor Dominicana La Volcada Petite
- Jul 29, 2020: We assessed the Kristoff JT Signature Series
- Jul 29, 2020: We reported on PDR Cigars’ revamped Connecticut Valley Reserve (CVR) line
- Jul 29, 2020: We published Summer of ’20 Spotlight: Alec Bradley Cigar Company
- Jul 29, 2021: We published The Smoking Syndicate – Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Short Story
- Jul 29, 2021: We reported on the Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co McFly
- Jul 29, 2021: We published PCA 2021 Report: ACE Prime
- Jul 29, 2021: We reported on the Oliva Holiday Celebration
- Jul 29, 2021: We reported on the Punch Aniversario
- Jul 29, 2022: We published PCA 2022 Report: Crowned Heads
- Jul 29, 2022: We published PCA 2022 Report: Ace Prime
- Jul 29, 2022: We published PCA 2022 Report: Ozgener Family Cigars
- Jul 29, 2022: We reported on the Rocky Patel DBS Introduced at PCA 2022 Trade Show
- Jul 29, 2022: We reported on two line extensions to Tatuaje Cabaiguan
Cant find anywhere about who won the competition last week?
We have not selected the winner. It will be announced before 8/1.