Cigar Industry Report (Edition 583) 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 583 (4/6/24)
The Headlines
We continued to publish our post-game coverage from the 2024 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show.
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The News
PCA Post-Game Product Reports
- De Los Reyes Cigars: We reported on the Don Julio Year of the Dragon, Don Julio Sang Bleu, and the revamped Saga Blend No 7 blend.
- General Cigar Company: We reported on the Cohiba Serie M Reserva Roja and the Macanudo Emissary España
- Tatuaje Cigars: We reported on the Tatuaje Cojonú 2012 Corojo and San Andres Blends, New 21 box counts for the Cojonú 2012. We also reported on the Tatuaje Cojonu 2015 and Cojunu 2018 Broadleaf
- Arturo Fuente: We reported on the Don Carlos The Man Lancero and several 5-count box options
- Joya de Nicaragua: We reported on the Antaño packaging refresh
- My Father Cigars: We reported on the Fonseca MX Edition and the El Centurion H-2K-CT Toro Grande
- Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co: We reported on the CFW by Oscar Valladares and the Santiago Valladares Exclusivo USA
- Quality Importers Trading Co: We reported on Cigar Caddy Cigar Tubes and the Xikar XI80 Perfect Cut
- West Tampa Tobacco Co: We reported on the Circle of Life
PCA Post Game Company Reports
- PCA 2024: Arturo Fuente
- PCA 2024: Crowned Heads
- PCA 2024: Illusione Cigars
- PCA 2024: Oliva
- PCA 2024: Oz Family Cigars
- PCA 2024: Padrón Cigars
- PCA 2024: Perdomo Cigars
- PCA 2024: West Tampa Tobacco Co.
Other News
- Dreamer Cigars: We reported on the Dennis Rodman Ring of Honor Cigar
- Southern Draw Cigars: We reported on the Rose of Sharon Salomon CDM Exclusive
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
Our podcasts that aired this week. Due to PCA, our programming was pre-empted.
Prime Time Show
Prime Time Special Edition
- None this week
Prime Time Jukebox
The Smoking Syndicate
- None this week
El Oso Fumar
- None this week
Let’s Get Pairing
- None this week
Upcoming Schedule
4/7 Let’s Get Pairing #14: Adam Levine and Rauf Khoffner, League of Fat Bastards
4/7 El Oso Fumar Take 286: Michael Herklots, Ferio Tego
4/8 Prime Time Jukebox Episode 125: The QR Code Show
4/11 Prime Time Episode 302: Erik Espinosa, Espinosa Cigars
4/16 Prime Time Special Edition 159: TBA
4/7 El Oso Fumar Take 286: Michael Herklots, Ferio Tego
4/8 Prime Time Jukebox Episode 125: The QR Code Show
4/11 Prime Time Episode 302: Erik Espinosa, Espinosa Cigars
4/16 Prime Time Special Edition 159: TBA
On This Date…
On this date, Apr 6:
- Apr 6, 2011: We reviewed the Tatuaje El Triunfador Lancero (Original Blend)
- Apr 6, 2012: We reviewed the C & C Connecticut
- Apr 6, 2013: We reported on the La Dueña No 13
- Apr 6, 2013: We published Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2, Number 12 (4/6/13)
- Apr 6, 2014: We did an Assessment Update on the Room 101 Master Collection Two Roxxo
- Apr 6, 2015: We reported on Espinosa Cigars hiring a Northeastern Sales Manager
- Apr 6, 2015: We assessed the Quesada Reserva Privada Robusto
- Apr 6, 2015: We reported on Warped Cigars shipping La Hacienda
- Apr 6, 2016: We reported on the release of the Wilson Adams Black Label
- Apr 6, 2016: We reported on the Black Label Trading Company Morphine 2016 Edition
- Apr 6, 2016: We did an Agile Cigar Review for the AFR-75 Edmundo by PDR Cigars
- Apr 6, 2017: We assessed the Crux Bull & Bear Toro
- Apr 6, 2017: We reported on Miguel Schoedel departing Duran Cigars for Crowned Heads
- Apr 6,2018: We reported on the CAO Zócalo
- Apr 6, 2018: We reported on the expansion of the Marrero Cigars sales force
- Apr 6, 2018: We did an Agile Cigar Review on the Protocol Probable Cause Robusto by Cubariqueño Cigar Company
- Apr 6, 2018: We reported on the Texas cigar groups petitioning the Court to throw out Warning Label Requirements
- Apr 6, 2018: We published Prime Time Episode 48: Tony Bellatto, La Barba Cigars
- Apr 6, 2019: We published Cigar Industry Report: Edition 324 (4/6/19)
- Apr 6, 2020: We reported on the Cohiba Royale
- Apr 6, 2020: We assessed the H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Finca La Lilia 2009
- Apr 6, 2021: We assessed the Rocky Patel TAA Exclusivo (2020)
- Apr 6, 2021: We reported on United Cigars’ NFT
- Apr 6, 2022: We reported on the E.P. Carrillo Encore El Futuro
- Apr 6, 2022: We reported on Davidoff Black Band Limited Edition
- Apr 6, 2022: We published The Blog: Crux Cigars Adds Ben Dyer to Sales Team
- Apr 6, 2023: We reported on Hooten Young naming Allison Trainer Vice President of Sales
- Apr 6, 2023: We reported on the Punch Golden Era
- Apr 6, 2023: We assessed the Crowned Heads Four Kicks Mule Kick Limited Edition 2022
- Apr 6, 2023: We reported on the Patina Anniversary Cigar
