Cigar Industry Report (Edition 611) is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop for the past week. 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 611 (11/2/24)
The Headlines
Raquel and Patricia Quesada Assume Ownership of Quesada Cigars
The daughters of Manuel “Manolo” Quesada are now the new owners of Quesada Cigars. The past few months have seen the ownership situation consolidate to the two sisters. We have the details here.
Scandinavian Tobacco Group Discontinues Three Lines
Scandinavian Tobacco Group is getting ready to say goodbye to the Bolivar line as well as the El Rico Habano and Helix lines. We have the details here.
Two Contests Launching for the Online Audience
We apologize for a delay, but contests related to Prime Time Special Edition 166 and Prime Time Episode 322 will be launching this weekend.
The News
Product Reports
- Cavalier Genève: Announced details around The Green Jacket 2025 release
- Davidoff: The Davidoff Year of the Snake Limited Edition 2025 is coming this month
- Forged Cigar Company: Announced the Partagas Holiday Sampler
- Gurkha: The Gurkha Heritage line is moving to 15-count boxes
- Laudisi Enterprises: Announced three new releases under its Lost & Found brand
- Patina: The Patina Limited Edition 2024 is heading to stores
- Stoic Cigars: The company and its eponymous line are getting ready to launch
- Viaje: We reported on Viaje Ghost Pepper 2024 Edition
Other News
- JSK Cigars: Announced it is splitting from Tabacalera Aragon S.A.
- Mad/Dash Press: Announced Aaron Sigmond and Ian Spanier are releasing CIGARS: A Biography
Assessments
- AVO Expressions Limited Edition 2024
- Macanudo Emissary España Robusto
- Umbagog Bronzeback by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust
- Don Doroteo The Salt of the Earth Piedra Angular (Toro)
Agile Cigar Reviews
- None this week
The Smoking Syndicate
- None this week
Features and Blog
Feature Story
- None this week
The Blog
Prime Time Podcasts
Prime Time Show
Prime Time Special Edition
Prime Time Jukebox
The Smoking Syndicate
- None this week
El Oso Fumar
Let’s Get Pairing
Upcoming Schedule
11/3 El Oso Fumar Take 311: Seven Year Anniversary with Aaron Sigmond and George Brightman
TBD Prime Time Jukebox Episode 143: TBA
11/5 Prime Time Special Edition 167: The Non Political 2024 Election Night Show
11/7 Prime Time Episode 323: TBA
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