Cigar Industry Report (Edition 648) 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 648 (7/26/25)
The Headlines
General Cigar Announces Under $10.00 Cohiba
This week, General Cigar introduced a cigar for under $10.00 in the ultra-premium Cohiba line. It’s called the Cohiba Rubicon. We got details here.
Romeo y Julieta Prize Pack
This contest ends Sunday July 27th at 8pm PT. For details click here.
The News
Product Reports
- Altadis: Announced a relaunch of VegaFina for the U.S. market
- Forged Cigar Company: Announced Alec Bradley Kintsugi Wabi Sabi
- General Cigar Company: Announced Surplus by CAO line
- Liga Tridente: This brand owned by Marlon Wayans announced Il Bambino and The Don | Cigar News
Other News
- Dominque London: The retail operation announced it has acquired Cigar Inspector
- Scandinavian Tobacco Group: Announced it is moving the Odyssey Brand from General Cigar to Forged Cigar Portfolio | Cigar News
Reviews
Assessments
- Las 6 Provincias ORT by Espinosa Cigars
- Crowned Heads Belgian Blue LE24
- E.P. Carrillo 15 Year Anniversary
- Fuente y Padrón Legends (Fuente for Padrón)
- The Wise Man Maduro Toro (2024) by Foundation Cigar Company
Agile Cigar Reviews
The Smoking Syndicate
- None this week
Coalition Eats
Features and Blog
Feature Story
- None this week
The Blog
- None this week
Podcasts
Prime Time Show
Prime Time Special Edition
- None this week
Prime Time Jukebox
- None this week
El Oso Fumar
Let’s Get Pairing
- None this week
Upcoming Schedule
7/27 Let’s Get Pairing Episode 62: Diesel Whiskey Row Racking
7/27 El Oso Fumar Take 337: John McTavish, Developing Palates
7/28 Prime Time Special Edition 166: Ozzy Osbourne Tribute
7/31 Prime Time Episode 348: Reinhard Poherec
8/5 Prime Time Special Edition 177: : Aging Experiment #7