Cigar Industry Report (Edition 626) 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 626 (2/15/25)
The Headlines
Robert F Kennedy was confirmed as HHS Secretary
While his agenda on tobacco is unknown, this week Robert F Kennedy was confirmed as HHS Secretary
The News
Product Reports
- Artesano del Tobacco: Announced the El Pulpo Lancero “The Eel”
- Gellis Family Cigars: The Gellis Family Cigars Absolutos is getting a national release.
- Luciano Cigars: Announced Underrated Chicos
- Oveja Negra Brands: The Black Label Trading Company Super Deluxe is returning
- Serafin de Cuba: Announced El Capitan
Other News
- Daniel Marshall: We recapped the Ninth Annual Daniel Marshall Kitzbühel Campfire
- Espinosa Cigars: Rami Dakko has departed West Tampa Tobacco Co for Espinosa Cigar
- Ferio Tego: Expanded distribution into Canada
Assessments
Agile Cigar Reviews
- None this week
The Smoking Syndicate
Features and Blog
Feature Story
- None this week
The Blog
Prime Time Podcasts
Prime Time Show
Prime Time Special Edition
- None this week
Prime Time Jukebox
El Oso Fumar
- None this week
Let’s Get Pairing
- None this week
Upcoming Schedule
TBD Let’s Get Pairing Episode 45 TBA
TBD El Oso Fumar Take 320: TBA
TBD Prime Time Jukebox Episode 153: TBA
2/25 Prime Time Special Edition 172: TBA
2/27 Prime Time Episode 333: Oliver Nivaud, United Cigars
