The Cigar Industry Report is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It combines the news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. In addition, each week, we will look back at Cigar Coop history. Look for this report every Saturday at 8am Eastern Time.

Cigar Industry Report: Edition 548 (7/29/23)

The Headlines

TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE SMOKING SYNDICATE

On July 29, the first video review of The Smoking Syndicate was published!

Camacho Broadleaf Announced

Davidoff has announced a new addition to the Camacho portfolio, the Camacho Broadleaf. This is a cigar that is highlighted by a Honduran-grown Broadleaf wrapper, a first for Camacho. We got the details here.

The News

PCA Product Coverage

De Los Reyes Cigars: We reported on the Saga Golden Age Yamasá
Espinosa: We reported on four 6 x 60 line extensions in the company portfolio
JRE Tobacco Co: We reported on the Aladino Classic Elegante
Casa 1910: We reported on the Casa 1910 Cuchillo Parado Reserva 2020
C.L.E. Cigar Company: We reported on the Eiroa CBT 51
Forged Cigar Company: We reported on the La Gloria Cubana Eighth Street Corona Grande
Gurkha: We reported on the Gurkha 35th Anniversary collection
La Flor Dominicana: We reported on the return of the Litto Gomez (LG) Diez Line at PCA 2023
La Palina: The company is adding the La Palina Mr. Sam Double Corona. In addition, we reported on the return of the La Palina Goldie Laguito No. 5 and Prominente to Make Return
My Father/Tatuaje: We reported on the La Union collaboration
Rocky Patel Premium Cigars: We reported on the Rocky Patel Dark Star. In addition we reported on the Seed to Smoke offering.
RoMa Craft Tobac: The company showcased the RoMa Craft Tobac Quinquagenario and the RoMa Craft Tobac Showcases Intemperance Volstead VO 1920

PCA Post Game Company Reports

PCA 2023: ADVentura Cigars
PCA 2023: Alec Bradley
PCA 2023: Chillin’ Moose
PCA 2023: C.L.E. Cigar Company
PCA 2023: Diesel
PCA 2023: Dissident Cigars
PCA 2023: E.P. Carrillo
PCA 2023: Kristoff Cigars
PCA 2023: Los Statos Deluxe
PCA 2023: Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co.
PCA 2023: Padrón Cigars
PCA 2023: Perdomo Cigars
PCA 2023: Room101
PCA 2023: West Tampa Tobacco Co.

Other News

Espinosa: Announced the Espinosa Linked, a lounge exclusive cigar
General Cigar Company: We reported on the return of the CAO Arcana Mortal Coil. In addition the CAO Pilón Añejo is returning as a regular production line

 

Cigar Reviews

Assessments

Alec Bradley Double Broadleaf Gran Corona

Agile Cigar Reviews

None this week

The Smoking Syndicate

None this week

 

Features and Blog

 

Feature Story

None this Week

The Blog

None this Week

Prime Time Podcasts

Prime Time Show

Prime Time Episode 276: An Phan, Drew Estate

Prime Time Special Edition

Prime Time Special Edition 143: Aging Experiment #5, Part 2: Padrón Family Reserve No. 46 Maduro

Prime Time Jukebox

None This Week

Upcoming Schedule

On This Date…

On this date, July 29:

Jul 29, 2011: We previewed the Rocky Patel Thunder by Nimish.
Jul 29, 2011: We previewed the San Cristobal Elegancia 
Jul 29, 2011: We did a pre-release assessment of the Quesada Oktoberfest.
Jul 29, 2011: We previewed the Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve.
Jul 29, 2012: We took a look at Graycliff 2012 offering and distribution changes
Jul 29, 2012: We re-posted a press release on Sentinel Cigars’ -The Sentinel, Little Havana Series.
Jul 29, 2012: We assessed the Emilio Draig K.
Jul 29, 2012: We assessed the Merlion by La Sirena.
Jul 29, 2012: We re-posted a press release on the Primer Mundo La Hermandad
Jul 29, 2013: We did a pre-release assessment on the Draig Cayuquero by Emilio Cigars
Jul 29 2013:  We previewed the Elogio Excéntrico No. 2.
Jul 29, 2013: We previewed the Cohiba Edición Diamante 2013 release.
Jul 29, 2013: We previewed the Hammer and Sickle Icon Series.
Jul 29, 2014: We reported on the Catch Twenty-Two by Rocky Patel.
Jul 29, 2014: We reported on the Ortega Serie D Black.
Jul 29, 2014: We reported on the CAO Amazon Basin.
Jul 29, 2014: We reported on the Nathan McIntyre departing House of Emilio for Cubanacan Cigars.
Jul 29, 2015: We reported on the Espada by Montecristo Estoque.
Jul 29, 2015: We published a Feature Story “Spotlight on Debonaire and Indian Motorcycle Ultra Premium Cigars“
Jul 29, 2015: We reported on the Viva Republica Advanced Warfare.
Jul 29, 2015: We reported on Ortega Cigars entering into a distribution agreement with Quality Importers as well as plans for the Reo and Vibe lines.
Jul 29, 2016: We reported on launch of The Oscar by Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co.
Jul 29, 2016: We reported on the E.P. Carrillo Capa de Sol.
Jul 29, 2016: We reported on  La Aurora Preferidos parejo line extensions
Jul 29, 2017: We reported on new packaging for the AJ Fernandez San Lotano
Jul 29, 2017: We published the Feature Story, Evaluating the Three-Year Delay Issued by the FDA
Jul 29, 2017: We published Spotlight on Fratello Cigars at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show
Jul 29, 2017: We published Cigar Industry Report: Volume 6, Number 36 (7/29/17)
Jul 29, 2018: We published Spotlight on JSK Cigars at the 2018 IPCPR
Jul 29, 2018: We reported on the Casa Fernandez Tobacco Haven 30th Anniversary Connecticut
Jul 29, 2018: We reported on Amendola Family Cigar Company moving production to Tabacalera G. Kafie y Cia
Jul 29, 2018: We reported on the Hoyo La Amistad Black and new packaging for Hoyo La Amistad Gold and Silver
Jul 29, 2018: We reported on the Dapper Cigar Company Cubo Sumatra
Jul 29, 2019: We reported on What Does Facebook’s New Community Standards Around Tobacco Mean?
Jul 29, 2019: We reported on the Drew Estate ACID Kuba Arte
Jul 29, 2019: We published IPCPR 2019 Spotlight: Cattle Baron Cigars
Jul 29, 2019: We published IPCPR 2019 Spotlight: Cavalier Genève
Jul 29, 2019: We reported an Agile Cigar Review on the Padrón No. 89 Maduro (TAA Exclusive)
Jul 29, 2019: We reported on Selected Tobacco’s Byron Serie Siglo XX Venecianos and Mesolongis eine extensions
Jul 29, 2019: We reported on the La Flor Dominicana La Volcada Petite
Jul 29, 2020: We assessed the Kristoff JT Signature Series
Jul 29, 2020: We reported on PDR Cigars’ revamped Connecticut Valley Reserve (CVR) line
Jul 29, 2020: We published Summer of ’20 Spotlight: Alec Bradley Cigar Company
Jul 29, 2021: We published The Smoking Syndicate – Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Short Story
Jul 29, 2021: We reported on the Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co McFly
Jul 29, 2021: We published PCA 2021 Report: ACE Prime
Jul 29, 2021: We reported on the Oliva Holiday Celebration
Jul 29, 2021: We reported on the Punch Aniversario
Jul 29, 2022: We published PCA 2022 Report: Crowned Heads
Jul 29, 2022: We published PCA 2022 Report: Ace Prime
Jul 29, 2022: We published PCA 2022 Report: Ozgener Family Cigars
Jul 29, 2022: We reported on the Rocky Patel DBS Introduced at PCA 2022 Trade Show
Jul 29, 2022: We reported on two line extensions to Tatuaje Cabaiguan

Originally posted on July 29, 2023 @ 4:17 am