Cigar Industry Report (Edition 585) 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 585 (4/20/24)
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
- Tatuaje: We reported on the Tatuaje 50th, Surrogates Big Ten LLE, and L’Atelier Côte d’Or La Tâche ’18
- Howard G Cigars: Added Robusto and Gordo sizes to the Magic Stick line.
- Quality Importers Trading Co: We reported on the Palió Tazza Piccola ashtray
- S.T. Dup0nt: We reported on the following:
PCA Post Game Company Reports
- PCA 2024: Altadis U.S.A.
- PCA 2024: Cohiba
- PCA 2024: De Los Reyes Cigars
- PCA 2024: Drew Estate
- PCA 2024: Espinosa Cigars with Guy Fieri & Erik Espinosa
- PCA 2024: Kristoff
- PCA 2024: Macanudo
- PCA 2024: My Father Cigars
- PCA 2024: Punch
Other News
- The Cigar Academy: We reported on the launch of this education and certification initiative
- Lampert Cigars: Expanded distribution to South Korea.
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
- None this week
Prime Time Jukebox
The Smoking Syndicate
- None this week
El Oso Fumar
Let’s Get Pairing
Upcoming Schedule
TBA Let’s Get Pairing #16: TBD
4/21 El Oso Fumar Take 288: Tim Ozgener
TBA Prime Time Jukebox Episode 127: TBD
5/2 Prime Time Episode 303: TBD
TBD Prime Time Special Edition 159: TBA
4/21 El Oso Fumar Take 288: Tim Ozgener
TBA Prime Time Jukebox Episode 127: TBD
5/2 Prime Time Episode 303: TBD
TBD Prime Time Special Edition 159: TBA
On This Date…
On this date, Apr 20:
- Apr 20, 2012: We reviewed the Montecristo New York Connoisseur Edition. This was a cigar that finished as our #2 Cigar for 2012.
- Apr 20, 2013: We published Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2, Number 14 (4/20/13)
- Apr 20, 2014: We assessed the D’Crossier Golden Blend Aged 10 Years
- Apr 20, 2015: We assessed the Arturo Fuente Unnamed Reserve 2014
- Apr 20, 2015: We published the feature story “Andre Farkas Discusses Viaje 2015 Plans“
- Apr 20, 2016: We reported on Jonathan Drew launching John Drew Brands
- Apr 20, 2016: We assessed the Hoyo Robusto by Hoyo de Monterrey
- Apr 20, 2016: We reported on the Padrón Dámaso Gets Two New Vitolas
- Apr 20, 2017: We assessed the Partagas Heritage Rothschild
- Apr 20, 2017: We reported on the return of the Alec Bradley Nica Puro Diamond Rough-Cut
- Apr 20, 2018: We published the TAA Exclusive Series 2017 Post Game Report
- Apr 20, 2018: We reported on Boutique Blends’ plans to release the Aging Room Small Batch Pura Cepa
- Apr 20, 2019: We published Cigar Industry Report: Edition 326 (4/20/19)
- Apr 20, 2020: We assessed the Protocol Sir Robert Peel Natural (Toro) by Cubariqueño Cigar Company
- Apr 20, 2020: We reported on the Tatuaje TAA 2020
- Apr 20, 2021: We reported on the Davidoff Masters Edition 2013 Club House Toro Vault Release
- Apr 20, 2021: We assessed the Diesel Whiskey Row Sherry Cask Holiday Edition (2020)
- Apr 20, 2021: We reported on the Alex Spencer Reserve expanding its Mansa Line
- Apr 20, 2022: We published The Smoking Syndicate: Alec & Bradley Kintsugi Corona Gorda
- Apr 20, 2022: We reported on the La Flor Dominicana LFD Rolling School Class of 2021
- Apr 20, 2023: We assessed the Casa 1910 Tierra Blanca
