Cigar Industry Report (Edition 625) is a one-stop place to read about Cigar Coop’s activity over the past week. It combines the news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we provide throughout the week. Look for this report every Saturday at 8 a.m. Eastern Time.
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 625 (2/8/25)
The Headlines
Joshua Habursky: 2024 Person of the Year
We wrapped up the awards season, and our team awarded Joshua Habursky, Executive Director of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA), our 2024 Person of the Year.
Romeo y Julieta 150th Anniversary Announced
Altadis U.S.A. is preparing to roll out a special cigar commemorating 150 years of the iconic Romeo y Julieta brand. It is sourcing tobacco from many of its key partners for this release. We’ve got the details here.
The News
Product Reports
- Knuckle Sandwich: Announced the Knuckle Sandwich 57 release
- My Father Cigars: Shipped the Don Pepin Garcia E.R.H. into widespread distribution
Other News
- Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust: Announced it has hired its first in-house sales representative
- ATL Cigar Co: Announced Kelly Enter is its new National Sales Director and that City of Palms will be its fulfillment partner
- LOFB: Rob Maneson has departed the company
Assessments
- Knuckle Sandwich Chef Special 2024
- ADVentura The Royal Return Chancellor (Toro) | Cigar Review
- Rocky Patel Gold Label Toro
Agile Cigar Reviews
The Smoking Syndicate
- None this week
Features and Blog
Feature Story
- None this week
The Blog
Prime Time Podcasts
Prime Time Show
Prime Time Special Edition
Prime Time Jukebox
The Smoking Syndicate
El Oso Fumar
Let’s Get Pairing
- None this week
Upcoming Schedule
[themify_box]2/9 Let’s Get Pairing Episode 45 Macanudo Estate Reserve,e Flint Knoll
2/9 El Oso Fumar Take 320: TBA
2/10 Prime Time Jukebox Episode 152: Black History Month (2024 Edition)
2/13 Prime Time Episode 332: Abe Dababneh
2/25 Prime Time Special Edition 172: TBA
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