Cigar Industry Report (Edition 591) 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 591 (6/1/24)
The Headlines
Battle of the Bands 1970s Edition
This week we launched our fifth Battle of the Bands, the 1970s. It’s a bracket-style tournament to determine the best album of the 1970s. We are doing several giveaways with this contest. Click here for more details.
The News
Product Reports
- General Cigar Company: Announced the Hoyo de Monterrey Oscuro and Rojo
- CLE Cigar Company: Announced it has shipped its three PCA Exclusive cigars
- Lure Cigars: Announced its first limited edition, The Last Cast
- Miami Cigar and Company: Tatiana Delights is heading to retailers
Other News
- Davidoff: Announced the Zino Nicaragua Short Puritos for the international market.Cigar Reviews
Assessments
- Crafted by JR: Crowned Heads
- Onyx Vintage Nicaragua Toro by Altadis U.S.A.
- LH Nicolás Toro
- E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2023 Robusto
Agile Cigar Reviews
The Smoking Syndicate
- None this week
Features and Blog
Feature Story
The Blog
Prime Time Podcasts
Prime Time Show
Prime Time Special Edition
- None this week
Prime Time Jukebox
- None this week
The Smoking Syndicate
El Oso Fumar
Let’s Get Pairing
Upcoming Schedule
6/2 Let’s Get Pairing #22: Wildfire B-Sides
6/2 El Oso Fumar Take 293: Jason Wood, Miami Cigar and Company
6/3 Prime Time Jukebox Episode 130: The Punk Rock Show #2
6/4 Prime Time Special Edition 160: Scott Pearce
6/6 Prime Time Episode 307: Mo Maali, Patina Cigars
6/2 El Oso Fumar Take 293: Jason Wood, Miami Cigar and Company
6/3 Prime Time Jukebox Episode 130: The Punk Rock Show #2
6/4 Prime Time Special Edition 160: Scott Pearce
6/6 Prime Time Episode 307: Mo Maali, Patina Cigars
On This Date…
On this date, June 1:
- June 1, 2011: We reviewed the JD Temptation Habano Claro.
- June 1, 2012: We reprinted a press release on the annual Michael Herklots Birthday fundraiser.
- June 1, 2013: We published Cigar Week Wrap: Volume 2, Number 20 (6/1/13)
- June 1, 2013: We published Editor’s Corner Volume 2, Number 6: “In Defense of the Big Ring Gauge”
- June 1, 2013: We previewed the H. Upmann Legacy 6 x 60
- June 1, 2014: We reported on Jeff Borysiewicz resigning as CRA Chairman
- June 1, 2014: We reported on the San Cristobal Presto (Cigar Preview)
- June 1, 2014: We published Editor’s Corner Volume 3, Number 7: “FDA and IPCPR Season”
- June 1, 2015: We reported on A.J. Fernandez New World Connecticut Northeast launching at Cigar Emporium
- June 1, 2015: We did a pre-release review of the E.P. Carrillo Perez-Carrillo La Historia Regalias d’Celia
- June 1, 2015: We published Editor’s Corner Volume 4, Number 7: “The Chase is Over”
- June 1, 2016 We assessed the L’Atelier LAT SEC
- June 1, 2016: We reported on Davidoff Escurio Primeros and Mini Cigarillos Offerings Coming Soon
- June 1, 2016: We reported on Davidoff Escurio Corona Gorda and Gran Perfecto Line Extensions
- June 1, 2016: We reported on Jack Toraño departing Duran Cigars
- June 1, 2016: We reported on the Camacho Liberty 2016 Heading to U.S. and Europe
- June 1, 2016: We reported on Mombacho Cigars SA adding Australia and European Markets
- June 1, 2016: We published Editor’s Corner Volume 5, Number 7: “One Headline-Why Believe It?”
- June 1, 2017: We reported on Alpha Cigar Company launching Édition New Orleans Line
- June 1, 2016: We published Editor’s Corner Volume 6, Number 7: “The Journey Continues”
- June 1, 2018: We published Editor’s Corner Volume 7, Number 7: “May Days”
- June 1, 2018: We published an Agile Cigar Review on the Casa Fernandez Arsenio Serie Oro Robusto
- June 1, 2018: We published Prime Time Episode 54: Juan Cancel and Bill Ives, Cubariqueño Cigar Company
- June 1, 2019: We reported on the La Gloria Cubana Spanish Press
- June 1, 2019: We reported on the Nat Sherman Epoca 2019 Limited Edition
- June 1, 2019: We published Editor’s Corner #100: IPCPR 2019 Coverage on Cigar Coop
- June 1, 2019: We published Cigar Industry Report: Edition 332 (6/1/19)
- June 1, 2020: We reported on four gift sets offered from Drew Estate
- June 1, 2020: We reported on the Aganorsa Leaf Supreme Leaf Toro
- June 1, 2020: We reported on the Aganorsa Leaf Casa Fernandez Aniversario Cuban 109
- June 1, 2020: We reported on the return of the Davidoff Special «53» Capa Dominicana
- June 1, 2021: We reported on Ken Mansfield being named National Sales Director at Blanco Cigar Company
- June 1, 2021: We reported on the Camacho Liberty 2021
- June 1, 2021: We reported on the JRE Aladino Corojo Reserva Figurado
- June 1, 2021: We assessed the Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua Churchill by Altadis USA
- June 1, 2022: We assessed the Plasencia Cosecha 149 Azacualpa
- June 1, 2022: We reported on the PCA unveiling a portal to submit comments against FDA’s Flavored Tobacco Ban
- June 1, 2022: We reported on the Altadis USA’s Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Barber Poles
- June 1, 2022: We reported on Favilli Cigars’ Collaboration with Fabien Ziegler
- June 1, 2022: We published The Blog: Carlito Fuente Jr. – The Final Puff (Episode 1) with Fred Rewey
- June 1, 2023: We assessed the Red Anchor Admiral by United Cigars
- June 1, 2023: We reported on the Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario Connecticut
- June 1, 2023: We reported on the E.P. Carrillo Escapade
