Each December, the words that echo across the cigar universe are – “it’s that time of the year.” Specifically, it’s the time of the year when various outlets – both media and non-media related, give their perspective on what were the best cigars of the year. With the increased presence in both online and […]
For Episode 76, Prime Time brings one of its most popular episodes back – the annual Cigar Aficionado Top 25 Pre-Game Show (*) Whether you love or hate this list, it’s our most polarizing one and we will break it down – Prime Time style. Born on a live stream two years ago before there […]
Drew Estate today announced it will be adding Boveda Humidification packs to its 4 x 32 Tin Collection. In addition, four new display options for the tins are now available. Boveda Humidification packs are used to maintain optimum humidity. The 4 x 32 tins shipping with Boveda packs will go out in three phases. The following […]
Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) has announced its annual limited, small batch Deliverance release for 2018. This year’s installment will feature two blends: the Deliverance Nocturne, a Pennsylvania Broadleaf-wrapped blend and Deliverance Porcelain, a Connecticut Shade wrapped blend. Deliverance Nocturne has been a staple of the Deliverance line since 2015. In addition to a […]
The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142., a cigar by Nicholas Melillo and Foundation Cigar Company that was showcased at the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, is now making its way to retailers. There’s a new blend under The Tabernacle brand and its called Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142. The name comes from the fact that the […]
Numerous retailers are reporting they are slated to receive a set of rare vintage Fuente Fuente OpusX known as “Heaven and Earth”. The series consists of three separate releases, each packaged in Prometheus humidors, with a portion of the sales being donated to the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation. First up is the Fuente Fuente […]
A recent report released by Magnum Economics documents the economic impacts of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s deeming regulations against premium handmade cigars. According to the report, the regulations will eliminate jobs and result in costs that will outweigh any benefits of the rule. The report was authored by Dr. David Zorn. Dr. […]
Ventura Cigar Company’s Case Study CS/13, a limited edition offering in the company’s 26 blend Case Study series is now heading to retailers. The CS/13 made its debut at the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show. It’s produced at Drew Estate for Ventura Cigar Company. The blend features a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, Indonesian binder, and a multi-national […]
Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Company has shipped a fourth size of its popular “The Oscar” Habano line. This one is a 5 1/4 x 44 Corona size known as the The Oscar Winter Edition. According to to the company, this will be a seasonal release available during the winter months only. The corona size is […]
As we discussed on the 11/28/18 Edition of the Cigar Industry Report, we eliminated the “Volume/Number” scheme we have been using and moved to sequential numbering. This month we start with #94 for the monthly editorial column, “Editor’s Corner.” This month, we start “Countdown ’18”, the original Cigar of the Year Countdown. This year, there […]
