Cigar Industry Report (Edition 646) 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 646 (7/12/25)
The Headlines
Altadis Enters Collaboration with Tommy Bahama
Altadis U.S.A. is collaborating with lifestyle brand Tommy Bahama for a new release under the Trinidad brand, Trinidad by Tommy Bahama Island Collection. We got the details here.
The News
Product Reports
- Altadis U.S.A.: In addition to the Tommy Bahama Trinidad project, Altadis announced the Saint Luis Rey Tabacales
- Drew Estate: Announced the Ninth Freestyle Live Pack
- Tatuaje Cigars: The company is shipping and Surrogates Back Line
- JM Tobacco: Announced it is shipping the Española Corojo Toro
- Quesada Cigars: Announced the Casa Magna Connecticut Petit Corona
- Padrón Cigars: Two Guys Cigar Shop will be the recipient of an exclusive offering from Padrón Cigars known as the Ruby Red Exclusive Edition
Other News
- Illusione Cigars: Named Sergio Gaspari Director of Sales
- Maya Selva Cigars: Named Luc Hyvernat Executive Vice President
- PDR Cigars: Named Wayne Clarke Vice President of Sales
- Raíces Cubanas: Announced distribution to Canada
Reviews
Assessments
- Aladino Cameroon Reserva (2025, Toro) by JRE Tobacco Co
- Tatuaje La Riqueza SE 2024 Tuxtla Cazadores
- Black Label Trading Company Super Deluxe Petite Corona (2025)
- E.P. Carrillo Encore Noir (Majestic)
- Firsat F52 by Oz Family Cigars
- OneOff Black and Tan Robusto by Illusione Cigars
Agile Cigar Reviews
- None this week
The Smoking Syndicate
Coalition Eats
Features and Blog
Feature Story
- None this week
The Blog
- None this week
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
7/13 Let’s Get Pairing Episode 60: The Machinist by Luciano/Constella Cigars
7/13 El Oso Fumar Take 335: Sales Manager Panel
7/14 Prime Time Jukebox Episode 165: Battle of the Bands 2025 Draft
7/17 Prime Time Episode 346: Nicholas Perdomo III
TBD Prime Time Special Edition 177: TBA
