Cigar Industry Report (Edition 613) 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. Look for this report every Saturday at 8am Eastern Time.

Cigar Industry Report: Edition 613 (11/16/24)

The Headlines

Remembering Michael Peacock

Mike Peacock, owner of Michael’s Tobacco in Euless and Keller, Texas, passed away last weekend. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Raices Cubanas Announces New Brand

Fábrica de Tabacos Raíces Cubanas S. de R.L., the acclaimed factory in Honduras, has announced it is launching a new cigar brand. Raíces Cubanas was founded on May 3, 2003, by Romay Endemaño, his wife Maria (Lipa), and their son Hugo. Now, Hugo is teaming up with Ralph Montero (best known for his partnership with Alec Bradley) to introduce you to new lines coming out of the factory. These lines are: Clásico, Liga de Reyes, C5 Black (Corte Cinco), and GRD3 (GRanD3).  We got the details here.

The News

Product Reports

• Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust: Announced details on Sobremesa Solita Red
• STG: Announced it is discontinuing CAO Session, CAO Osa Sol, Diesel Grind, and select sizes from three other lines
• Tatuaje: Announced the Tatuaje La Riqueza SE 2024
• Casa Turrent: Named Ricardo Carioni Named Head of Business Development
• Cigar Ambassador: The tobacco and media company announced its first brand, Tobacco Queen
• Crowned Heads: Announced Moose Kick

Other News

• Lampert Cigars: Announced it is moving fulfillment to the City of Palms
• Premium Cigar Association: Announced it is partnering with Quartz Business Events for the World Cigar Show in Dubai

Assessments

• Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua Midnight Twist Twisted Toro 

Agile Cigar Reviews

• Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Gordo Extra by My Father Cigars

The Smoking Syndicate

• None this week

Features and Blog

Feature Story

• La Pistolina Wine Broadens QI as a Lifestyle Brand
• The Story Behind Conspiracy Cigars
• Too Many Limited Edition Cigars or Not Enough?

The Blog

• Arby’s Deep Fried Turkey Gobbler Review

Prime Time Podcasts

Prime Time Show

• None this week

Prime Time Special Edition

• None this week

Prime Time Jukebox

• Prime Time Jukebox Episode 143: Five Year Anniversary Show

The Smoking Syndicate

• None this week

El Oso Fumar

• Take 312: Janine Perdomo

Let’s Get Pairing

• Episode 38: Macanudo Emissary España

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