Cigar Industry Report (Edition 581) is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop for the past week. 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 581 (3/16/24)
The Headlines
DUE TO THE 2024 PCA TRADE SHOW, WE WILL NOT PUBLISH THE CIGAR INDUSTRY REPORT FOR 3/23/24.
PCA 2024 Pre-Game Reports
- 2024 Cigar Big Board
- 2024 PCA Pre-Game Coverage Hub
- 2024 PCA Trade Show Pre-Game Report Part 1: The Show
- Prime Time Episode 297: Scott Pearce, Executive Director, PCA
- Prime Time Episode 298: Media Panel #17 – PCA 2024 Edition
- Prime Time Episode 299: 2024 Virtual Trade Expo Day One
- Prime Time Episode 300: 2024 Virtual Trade Expo Day Two
Gurkha Teams Up with Mike Tyson for Tyson 2.0 Undisputed Line
Gurkha has announced it is teaming up with Mike Tyson and its LGNDS team to release the Tyson 2.0 Undisputed line. The cigar line will debut at the 2024 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show. We’ve got the details here.
Drew Estate Announces Blackened M84 Shade to Black
The second Blackened Cigar was created by Metallica’s James Hetfield, Sweet Amber Distilling’s Rob Dietrich, and Drew Estate. We have the details here.
Foundation Cigar Company Moving Production Out of Aganorsa Leaf and Plans New Wise Man Series with My Father
Foundation Cigar Company is moving its production from Aganorsa Leaf (Agricola Ganadera Norteña S.A.). With this move, Foundation will also discontinue the El Güegüense and Wise Man Maduro lines produced out of Aganorsa. The new lines will be made at My Father. We’ve got the details here.
The News
Product Reports
- Drew Estate: Announced two new sizes to Liga Privada 10 Selección de Mercado line.
- Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust: Made a series of announcements:
- Aganorsa Leaf: The Arsenio brand is returning
- Artista Cigars: Announced the Artista Falu and David Ortiz HOF releases.
- Crowned Heads: Announced the Coroneta line
- Dissident: Announced the Dissident Plasmatic
- Don Doroteo Cigars: Announced El Alcalde
- El Septimo Geneva: Announced Vartan the Dragon and The Culinary Arts Collection
- Fratello Cigars: Announced a new brand, Concealed Carry Cigars
- GTO Dominican Cigars: Announced Toro Esplendido line extensions to 33 Oaks 12 yr Oak Bourbon Barrel Aged Corojo and Maduro lines
- Gurkha: Announced the Gurkha Colección Especial Nicaragua and ten-count boxes for the Gurkha 35th
- Joya de Nicaragua: Made a series of announcements:
- Luciano Cigars: Announced it is shifting Fiat Lux production to Tabacos de Oriente and announced Fiat Lux Tenebrus Limited Edition.
- Micallef Cigars: Announced the Micallef Blue
- My Father Cigars: We reported on the Don Pepin Vintage Edition becoming regular production
- Ozgener Family Cigars: Announced the Firsat
- Peter James: The company is teaming up with Alcantara for “Made in Italy” Black Label Cigar Cases
- Rocky Patel Premium Cigars: We reported on the Rocky Patel Gold Label
- Rojas Cigars: Announced the Rojas 10th Anniversary
- Topper Cigar Company: Announced the Topper 1894
- United Cigars: Announced La Gianna Havana 30th Anniversary Edition
Other News
- Scandinavian Tobacco Group: Announced the promotion of Régis Broersma to Chief Commercial Officer.
- Illusione Cigars: Fred Rewey announced he is parting ways with the company
- Lampert Cigars: Announced distribution into Romania
Cigar Reviews
Assessments
- 601 Yellow Toro by Espinosa Cigars (2023)
- H. Upmann 1844 Special Edition Barbier Toro
- Tatuaje T110 Tuxtla
Agile Cigar Reviews
- None this week
The Smoking Syndicate
- Quesada Corner – Casa Magna Colorado Lancero
- Davidoff Year of the Dragon Limited Edition 2024 Double Corona
Features and Blog
Feature Story
- None this week
The Blog
- None this week
Prime Time Podcasts
Our podcasts that aired this week.
Prime Time Show
Prime Time Special Edition
Prime Time Jukebox
- None this week
The Smoking Syndicate
El Oso Fumar
Let’s Get Pairing
Upcoming Schedule
3/17 El Oso Fumar Take 285: Cigar Coop Coalition
3/17 Let’s Get Pairing #13: Charter Oak Pasquale
3/18 Prime Time Jukebox Episode 123: Down the Rabbit Hole #2
TBA Prime Time Special Edition 158: TBD
TBA Let’s Get Pairing #13: TBD
3/17 Let’s Get Pairing #13: Charter Oak Pasquale
3/18 Prime Time Jukebox Episode 123: Down the Rabbit Hole #2
TBA Prime Time Special Edition 158: TBD
TBA Let’s Get Pairing #13: TBD
On This Date…
On this date, Mar 16:
- Mar 16, 2011: We reviewed the Illusione MJ12.
- Mar 16, 2012: We previewed the La Palina Goldie. This was a cigar that would go on to be the Cigar Coop 2012 Cigar of the Year.
- Mar 16, 2012: We reviewed the Viaje Skull and Bones FOAB.
- Mar 16, 2013: We published Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2, Number 9 (3/16/13)
- Mar 16, 2014: We assessed the AKA Respect 2013
- Mar 16, 2015: We reported on the Davidoff Golf Limited Masters Edition 2015
- Mar 16, 2015: We assessed the Alec Bradley Coyol Toro
- Mar 16, 2016: We did an Agile Cigar Review of the E.P. Carrillo 5 Year Anniversary
- Mar 16, 2017: We reported on the H. Upmann Connoisseur B becoming an exclusive to La Casa Del Habanos and Habanos Specialists
- Mar 16, 2018: We reported on the GTO Pain Killer MoFo
- Mar 16, 2018: We assessed the Rocky Patel Martinique (TAA Exclusive)
- Mar 16, 2018: We reported on the FDA plans for two ANPRMs for Regulation of Premium Cigars and Flavored Tobacco
- Mar 16, 2018: We published Prime Time Episode 46: Steven Bailey, Cornelius & Anthony
- Mar 16, 2019: We reported on the AJ Fernandez New World Redondo TAA Exclusive
- Mar 16, 2019: We reported on the Cigar News: Boutique US Factories and CRA Form Coalition of American Rollers
- Mar 16, 2019: We published Cigar Industry Report: Edition 321 (3/16/19)
- Mar 16, 2020: We reported on the revamping of the H.Upmann 1844 Reserve and 1844 Vintage Cameroon
- Mar 16, 2020: We reported Honduras shutting down non-essential national business and halting cigar production
- Mar 16, 2020: We assessed the Eiroa Jamastran 11/18 (TAA Exclusive) by CLE Cigar Company
- Mar 16, 2021: We reported on United Cigars and Asylum Cigars teaming up for Green Monstah Series Unidas release
- Mar 16, 2021: Amid COVID-19, we reported on the Premium Cigar Association confirming its Trade Show for July
- Mar 16, 2021: We reported on the Plasencia Alma del Fuego cigar sampler
- Mar 16, 2021: We assessed the ACID 20 Robusto by Drew Estate
- Mar 16, 2021: We reported on General Cigar introducing revamped packaging for Punch Signature
- Mar 16, 2022: We reported on Stogie Road Cigars distribution to the UK
- Mar 16, 2022: We reported on the Camacho Factory Unleashed 2
- Mar 16, 2023: We reported on the Crowned Heads Mil Días Marranitos E648 LE 2023
- Mar 16, 2023: We reported on the Cohiba Serie M Prominente Coming in April
