Weekly News (July 1, 2013)

Editor’s Note: It’s odd to think how close the trade show is. It’s by far the most interesting calm before the storm I’ve seen in the industry, and I think there’s a lot of evidence to suggest that this year will be a lot different. Over the next 12 days there will be a lot of new product announced, but for a lot of reasons, a lot less than most would imagine. Our IPCPR guide will be published next week and provide a good idea of what you can expect, and a bit of what will be missing. I’ve written about this before, but I think there will be a bit of a pivotal moment in the industry regarding whether or not retailers will let manufacturers slow down.

• La Aurora Puro Vintage to Debut at IPCPR 2013 — Here.
• La Sirena Triton Coming — Here.
• OSOK to Return in Las Vegas — Story here.
• SAG Imports Adds Cubita Nouveau — Here.
• Habanos Announces El Rey Del Mundo Infantes — The new Cuba ER, here.
• Latest Flor de las Antillas Heads to Binny’s Beverage Depot — Here, the next Flor de las Antillas is coming sooner than you think.
• La Flor Dominicana Chapter 1 Heads to IPCPR — Story here.
• XIKAR Announces ELX — Here.
   
• CAO Announces American Slyce — It’s a new Flavours flavor, apple pie is what halfwheel was told. According to this tweet, they are shipping already.
• Espinosa Coronas Head to Chattanooga Tweet-Up — Here.
• Nat Sherman 1930 Goes on Sale — Per this tweet, our story is here.
• Puros Indios Especial The Chief Returns — According to the company, it never really went away. After announcing plans to discontinue the cigar, the company saw a drastic increase in order for the 18 x 66 cigar, so they’ve decided to return it to protection.
• Rocky Patel Freedom The Works Sampler Announced — Story here.
• La Palina Adds Three Sizes to Classic Line — Press release here.
• Nomad Cigar Company Heads to A.J. Fernandez — Details here.
• La Palina Maduro 40 to Debut at IPCPR 2013 — Here.
• Gran Habano American Puro — Now with a press release here.
• La Palina Mr. Sam Coming — Press release here.
• 7-20-4 Hustler & Spider Releases Coming — Here.
• Toraño Exodus Finite Announced — Press release is here.
• PDR Announces Signature Lines — Press release here.
• Fratello Cigars Scheduled for Summer Launch — Press release here.
• Arandoza Cigars Announces White Label 2013 — Press release here.

Charlie Minato

I am an editor and co-founder of halfwheel.com/Rueda Media, LLC. I previously co-founded and published TheCigarFeed, one of the two predecessors of halfwheel. I have written about the cigar industry for more than a decade, covering everything from product launches to regulation to M&A. In addition, I handle a lot of the behind-the-scenes stuff here at halfwheel. I enjoy playing tennis, watching boxing, falling asleep to the Le Mans 24, wearing sweatshirts year-round and eating gyros. echte liebe.