The Cigar Industry Report (Edition 656) 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. Ordinarily, this report is published every Saturday at 8 a.m. Eastern Time.
Cigar Industry Report: Edition 656 (9/20/25)
The Headlines
Fuente/Meerapfel Split
This week, Meerapfel Cigars issued a press release confirming that Arturo Fuente and Meerapfel are no longer trade partners. Both parties have declined to comment further. We have the details here.
The News
Product Reports
- J.C. Newman Cigar Company: The Angel Cuesta Shade is shipping to retailers
- Tatuaje: The Tatuaje The Mummy Redux 5 hits stores next month
- Oliva: Showcased Oliva Serie V Melanio Edición Año 2025 Robusto Extra at InterTabac 2025
- Oveja Negra Brands: Announced the Emilio Grimalkin is returning for 2025
- Rocky Patel Premium Cigars: Will release the Rocky Patel Royal as the 23rd edition of the Smoke Inn Microblend Series
- Selected Tobacco: Will release the Collector’s Edition Humidor for Industrial Cigars
Other News
- Foundation Cigar Company: Named George Frakes as Director of International Sales
- Two Guys Cigars: Two Guys Smoke Shop has rebranded to Two Guys Cigars
Reviews
Assessments
- Brick House Bricktoberfest 2024 by J.C. Newman Cigar Company
- ChiMolly Pangu Robusto Extra
- Fratello Bianco Nero Riserva
- Micallef Purple Toro
- Powstanie Connecticut Justice
Agile Cigar Reviews
The Smoking Syndicate
Coalition Eats
Features and Blog
Feature Story
The Blog
- None this week
Podcasts
Prime Time Show
Prime Time Special Edition
- None this week
Prime Time Jukebox
El Oso Fumar
- None this week
Let’s Get Pairing
Upcoming Schedule
TBA Let’s Get Pairing Episode 66: TBD
9/21 El Oso Fumar Take 341/Prime Time Special Edition 180: Simulcast
9/25 Prime Time Episode 353: Media Panel #21
9/29 Prime Time Special Edition 171: Overrated Songs
