dougincanada Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 The big fat stoogie was all the rage last year. What cigar type will be the next rage in cigars? I think the Maduro is the next big thing. The NC maduro offerings are multiplying at the local smoke shop. I think its only a matter of time for increased Cuban offerings in the maduro spectrum. Whats you prediction? Regards.
Popular Post garbandz Posted April 29, 2015 Popular Post Posted April 29, 2015 This...the new Partagas 8..........1 3/4 x 50..............11.00 each,in boxes of 15,or the handy 4 pack....... 26
BonVivant Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 This...the new Partagas 8..........1 3/4 x 50..............11.00 each,in boxes of 15,or the handy 4 pack....... Comes pre-lit
RijkdeGooier Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 From the conversations I've had with the producers I've spoken with from Nicaragua, Mexico and the DR - they are looking towards less triple ligero maduro bombing and more towards decent tasteful cigars again. Mind you, this is just one guy talking to another and not an official business anouncement, however if the Davidoff Nica and the Joya Red lines are anything to go by, it seems to hold true to some extent. 1
polarbear Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 I think more manufactures are going to move production to Nicaragua or use Nicaraguan blends more prominently More NC manufactures will actively pursue the EU Markets in an effort to gain some secondary traction before CC hits the US More CC bashing from the NC manufactures as well as more pressure on cigar media to push the message that Cuban Cigars aren't all their cracked up to be More manufactures using tobacco from unusual origins like Porte Rico, Peru, Mexico, Indonesia, Africa in their blends More Limited and Small Batch Production. Aged blends. Special Releases, pretty much anything that generates that "Gotta Have It" factor while being charged at a premium price point 3
Stogieninja Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 I'm predicting more medium, complex maduros instead of the pepper-bomb, in-your-face maduros. I'm thinking like Crowned Head's Tennessee Waltz, or Warped El Oso.
Popular Post CaptainQuintero Posted April 29, 2015 Popular Post Posted April 29, 2015 Higher prices 9
SmittyinAZ Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 Larger ring gauge to get ready for trade with the U.S.
jacksfull Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 NC makers are putting out more and more "lanceros" lately. That usually means the typical 7 1/2" x 38 for them, but some can't resist the temptation to fatten 'em up to 42 rg (and beyond? ). Certainly not at the expense of continuing to play the ever-fatter game, but at least there's a glimmer of hope. Time was when I'd have said HSA was years behind reacting to any new market trend ginned up by the NCers. But, with Altadis involved, maybe we'll see some more long & skinnies coming out of Cuba soon... o' course, they'd likely be EL's for 3x what they're worth!
nick2021 Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 From the conversations I've had with the producers I've spoken with from Nicaragua, Mexico and the DR - they are looking towards less triple ligero maduro bombing and more towards decent tasteful cigars again. Mind you, this is just one guy talking to another and not an official business anouncement, however if the Davidoff Nica and the Joya Red lines are anything to go by, it seems to hold true to some extent. It would be nice if they did focus on decent tasteful cigars......
kgoings Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 It would be nice if they did focus on decent tasteful cigars...... This!
JohnS Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 The next cigar trend will be similar to the last cigar trend and will involve... a careful consideration of the bottom line, especially in regards to what is selling well and what is making the most margin. deleting cigars that are the opposite of this, especially quality ones that enthusiasts rave about and will continue to bemoan the discontinuation for years to come. I think we all know examples of cigar marcas that fall into the above two categories.
Orion21 Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 The 2014 Cohiba Edition Limitada is as clear a look into the future of cigars trends for HSA as you will find......... 1
Duane Posted April 30, 2015 Posted April 30, 2015 Drinking straws haha in maduro for that quick break. Once the CC's hit US everyone will be running out to buy them, the rollers will probably struggle with demand for awhile and than they will start on the machine mades or push the rollers so quality will drop. my 2 cents.
polarbear Posted April 30, 2015 Posted April 30, 2015 Drinking straws haha in maduro for that quick break. Once the CC's hit US everyone will be running out to buy them, the rollers will probably struggle with demand for awhile and than they will start on the machine mades or push the rollers so quality will drop. my 2 cents. I really hope HSA learned the lessons from the early 2000s about the dangers of a large increase in production. The American smoker is not as forgiving of plugged or poorly constructed cigars as the rest of the world. NC manufacturers are still trying to use the sins of the boom as ammunition against the CC industry. Personally, I think HSA will increase production gradually while reducing supply to other markets
Puros Y Vino Posted April 30, 2015 Posted April 30, 2015 Higher prices And less places to smoke them.
jacksfull Posted April 30, 2015 Posted April 30, 2015 Personally, I think HSA will increase production gradually while reducing supply to other markets Curious. Why would HSA reduce supply to other previously established markets, except perhaps in like quantities to those already surreptitously reaching the US market? Even then, there's no reason overseas online dealers can't continue to thrive in the US market.
FLB03TT Posted April 30, 2015 Posted April 30, 2015 I think more manufactures are going to move production to Nicaragua or use Nicaraguan blends more prominently More NC manufactures will actively pursue the EU Markets in an effort to gain some secondary traction before CC hits the US More CC bashing from the NC manufactures as well as more pressure on cigar media to push the message that Cuban Cigars aren't all their cracked up to be More manufactures using tobacco from unusual origins like Porte Rico, Peru, Mexico, Indonesia, Africa in their blends More Limited and Small Batch Production. Aged blends. Special Releases, pretty much anything that generates that "Gotta Have It" factor while being charged at a premium price point This^^^ + I don't think the 55+RG CCs will gain any traction. If HSA is smart they will increase their focus on coronas and petit coronas, which is where they completely outshine the NC offerings in those vitolas. These smaller vitola are the perfect way to gain an immediate share of the burgeoning US market with their lower relative pricing and time friendly characteristics.
polarbear Posted April 30, 2015 Posted April 30, 2015 This^^^ + I don't think the 55+RG CCs will gain any traction. If HSA is smart they will increase their focus on coronas and petit coronas, which is where they completely outshine the NC offerings in those vitolas. These smaller vitola are the perfect way to gain an immediate share of the burgeoning US market with their lower relative pricing and time friendly characteristics. The issue with big CCs in the US market is that a large majority of the 60rg+ tend to gravitate to them because they perceive they are getting better value for money. When a robusto is $5 and a 6x60 is $6.50 one could be forgiven for assuming youre getting more cigar for your money. There aren't a lot of US smokers (Who I've met) that have deep enough pockets to buy $45 cigars regularly, that also enjoy 60rg+ cigars. The Chinese market might be different, but a 60rg CC with a price point above $20 wont do as well as people think. You can get a number of half decent 60rg sticks in the US for under $10 a stick
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