Cigar Industry Report (Edition 590) 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 590 (5/25/24)
The Headlines
PCA 2024 Coverage Complete
This week, we completed our PCA Recaps. We filed 75 booth reports and filmed 70 videos. A full PCA recap by the company is found on the 2024 Cigar Big Board.
Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua Prize Pack
This week, we launched a contest for a Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Prize Pack. The details are here.
The News
PCA Post-Game Product Reports
- Tatuaje: We reported on the Tatuaje LLE Broadleaf
PCA Post Game Company Reports
- PCA 2024: Artista Cigars
- PCA 2024: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust – The Steve Saka Interview
- PCA 2024: General Cigar Company
- PCA 2024: Gurkha Cigars
- PCA 2024: Howard G Cigars
- PCA 2024: La Palina Cigars
- PCA 2024: Quality Importers Trading Co
- PCA 2024: Stogie Mag
- PCA 2024: Stolen Throne Cigars
- PCA 2024: Tatuaje Cigars – 34 Minutes with Pete Johnson (Plus 8 w/ LGP)
Other News
- Davidoff: Announced the Zino Nicaragua Short Puritos for the international market.
- Drew Estate: Announced the return of the Liga Privada Unico Serie Year of the Rat for 2024
- Forged Cigar Company: Announced the Room101 Red Rocket
- E.P. Carrillo: Announced the E.P. Carrillo Pledge of Allegiance 2024
- JM Tobacco: The company announced the Española Year of the Dragon will ship in June
- La Aurora: Announced the La Aurora Best Sellers Sampler Pack
- Quality Importers Trading Company: Announced the Palió Veneto is now shipping
- Town of Miami Lakes: recognized the achievements of Rafael Nodal
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
The Smoking Syndicate
El Oso Fumar
Let’s Get Pairing
Upcoming Schedule
5/26 Let’s Get Pairing #21: TBA
5/26 El Oso Fumar Take 292: Aaron Michaelis, Flint Knoll
5/30 Prime Time Episode 306: Daniel Lance, Domain Cigars
6/3 Prime Time Jukebox Episode 130: Punk Rock Show #2
6/5 Prime Time Special Edition 160: TBA
5/26 El Oso Fumar Take 292: Aaron Michaelis, Flint Knoll
5/30 Prime Time Episode 306: Daniel Lance, Domain Cigars
6/3 Prime Time Jukebox Episode 130: Punk Rock Show #2
6/5 Prime Time Special Edition 160: TBA
On This Date…
On this date, May 25:
- May 25, 2011: We discussed a ban on smoking in recreational areas in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- May 25, 2011: We discussed Jose Oliva’s election to the Florida State House of Representatives.
- May 25, 2012: We reviewed the C & C Corojo.
- May 25, 2013: We published Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2, Number 19 (5/25/13)
- May 25, 2014: We assessed the Rosalila Inframundo Maduro by Oscar Valladares Tobacco and Company
- May 25, 2015: We evaluated the AJ Fernandez New World, Connecticut Toro
- May 25, 2016: We reported on the return of the Fratello Boxer Series
- May 25, 2016: We reported on the Drew Estate Florida Sun Grown project.
- May 25, 2016: We assessed the Black Works Studio Killer Bee
- May 25, 2017: We assessed the Camacho Ecuador BXP Toro
- May 25, 2017: We reported on the John Drew Brands Leadership Team
- May 25, 2018: We reported on the Viaje Birthday Blend 2018
- May 25, 2018: We reported on Southern Draw Kudzu and Firethorn Round Perfectos becoming the third installment of the IGNITE Release
- May 25, 2018: We assessed the Zino Platinum Z-Crown Chubby
- May 25, 2019: We published Cigar Industry Report: Edition 331 (5/25/19)
- May 25, 2020: We assessed the H. Upmann Herman’s Batch Toro
- May 25, 2021: We did an Agile Cigar Review on the ACID 20 Toro by Drew Estate
- May 25, 2022: We reported on the Premium Cigar Association Board of Directors Election
- May 25, 2022: We reported on the Karen Berger 25th Anniversary by AJ Fernandez
- May 25, 2022: We reported on the Punch “The People’s Champ”
- May 25, 2022: We reported on the return of the. Alec Bradley Prensado Gran Belicoso in Support of Cigars for Warriors
- May 25, 2022: We reported on United Cigars’ 25th Anniversary Humidor Set for Ambassador Fine Cigars
- May 25, 2023: We published The Smoking Syndicate Roundtable #12: Aura by E.P. Carrillo Shengxiao
- May 25, 2023: We reported on the BCA Pavilion for the 2023 PCA Trade Show
- May 25, 2023: We reported on the Bolivar Gran Republica
- May 25, 2023: We reported on the El Septimo Branded Lounge in Las Vegas
