Cigar Industry Report (Edition 633) 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. Please look for this report every Saturday at 8 a.m. Eastern Time.
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 633 (4/5/25)
The Headlines
Massive Fire at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
Luckily, no one was hurt. We’ve got the details here.
President Trump Announces Tariffs
On the eve of the PCA Tradeshow, the cigar industry is bracing to deal with these tariffs. We’ve got the details here.
The News
Product Reports
- Cavalier Genevè: Announced Project Broadleaf and the Cavalier Genève LE 2025
- Espinosa Cigars: Announced the 601 La Bomba Warhead: Independence Day and Knuckle Sandwich Chef Special 2025
- General Cigar Company: Announced the CAO FASA Sombra
- AJ Fernandez Cigars: Announced the New World Decenio
- Arnold André: Announced that Montosa Natural and Maduro Gigante will debut for the U.S. market
- Ashton: Announced La Aroma de Cuba Connecticut Belicoso and Double Corona line extensions
- CLE Cigar Company: Announced Asylum Split Personality
- Crowned Heads: Announced Broadway and plans to revamp packaging
- Dreamer Cigars: Announced it has teamed with DJ Walton and J.C. Newman for the Onward Dreams Middleweight Champ
- El Mago Cigars: Announced Miami Beach Sweets
- Fratello Cigars: Announced the Arlequin Edizione Di Carnevale
- Gurkha Cigars: The Gurkha Dragonfly is getting a U.S. Launch at PCA 2025
- HVC Cigars: Announced HVC Edición Especial 2015 Box Pressed
- Joya de Nicaragua: We reported on Go-Packs and the Antaño CT Gran Cónsul
- LOFB Cigars: Announced Skinny Bastarda
- Luciano Cigars: Has entered into a joint venture with EMT to form Constella
- Plasencia Cigars: Announced Five-Packs for Alma Fuerte and Alma Del Campo
- Oveja Negra Brands: Announced the Black Works Studio Boombox and the Toro sizes of the Black Label Trading Company Royalty, Lawless, and Last Rites lines
- Raices Cubanas: Announced the Liga de Reyes Limited Edition Salomon
- Selected Tobacco: Announced the Bandolero Series C Colosales Ashtray Set and the Bandolero Premium
- Serefin de Cuba: Announced it has rebranded El Capitan to Reserva 2506
- United Cigars: Announced a price decrease for the eponymous United Cigars and announced a new Humibag solution.
- Villiger North America: Will re-release La Capitana and will introduce the Villiger 1888 Gran Reserva
Other News
- Bentley Tobacco: Announced formal launch of Bentley Tobacco | USA and named the Bentley Tobacco | USA executive team.
- FDA: Martin Makary has been sworn in as FDA Commissioner, while Brian King is out as CTP Director
Assessments
Agile Cigar Reviews
- None this week
The Smoking Syndicate
- None this week
Features and Blog
Feature Story
- 2025 PCA Trade Show Pre-Game Report Part 1: About the Show
- A Tour of the OpusX La Familia 25 Years Release
The Blog
Prime Time Podcasts
Prime Time Show
Prime Time Special Edition
- None this week
Prime Time Jukebox
El Oso Fumar
Let’s Get Pairing
Upcoming Schedule
4/5 Let’s Get Pairing Episode 51: TBD
TBD El Oso Fumar Take 324: TBA
4/6 Prime Time Jukebox Episode 156: 2025 Dedications Show
4/24 Prime Time Episode 339: 8-Year Anniversary Show w/ Jeff Boryciewicz
TBD Prime Time Special Edition 174: TBA
