Weekly News (September 15, 2014)

Cigar News

• Alec Bradley Announces Nica Puro Diamond Rough-Cut
• Boutique Blends Ships La Bohéme & Swag Black
• Casa Fernández Expanding AGANORSA Maduro Leaf Line
• Drew Estate Ships Herrera Esteli Norteño
• General Cigar Co. Acquires Toraño Family Cigar Co. Brands — Some thoughts here.
• Joya de Nicaragua Announces New German Distributor
• La Palina Black Label Debuts — While the Black Label debuted at Ohlone Cigars this past Wednesday, we have been told it’s not expected to ship for the time being. Review here.
• Nomad Adds Connecticut Fuerte Lancero — Ships Thursday.
• Regius Exclusivo U.S.A. Ships Nationwide
• Regius Claro Especial Exclusivo U.S.A. — More details at Cigar-Coop.
• Scandinavian Tobacco Group CEO Leaving
• Tarazona Ships Revamped Revolution 305
• Viaje Plata 2015 — Via Andre Farkas.

• Warped Announces December Limited Edition
• XIKAR Hot Rod Collection Shipping

Trademarks

• Fairmont Holdings, Inc. (Alec Bradley) Files for ALEC BRADLEY HEX.
• Fairmont Holdings, Inc. (Alec Bradley) Files for HENDRIX.
• Fairmont Holdings, Inc. (Alec Bradley) Files for WHITE GOLD.
• Fuente Marketing Ltd. (Arturo Fuente) Files for I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, 13.
• Fuente Marketing Ltd. (Arturo Fuente) Files for HANDS OF TIME.
• Fuente Marketing Ltd. (Arturo Fuente) Files for TOY MAKER.

• H.R. 792 Adds Two Sponsors, Reaches 164
• Chicago Passes Park Smoking Ban
• Nebraska Supreme Court Asked to Reconsider Cigar Lounge Smoking Ban
• New Jersey Beach Smoking Ban Vetoed by Gov. Christie
• Indian Health Ministry Panel to Recommend 25-Year Minimum Purchasing Age for Tobacco — Via The Indian Express.
• Albany County, N.Y. Rejects Pharmacy Tobacco Sales Restrictions — Via News 10.
• Arcata, Calif. Considering Modified Smoke-Free Zone
• Atlanta Tobacco Stores Burglarized — At least one suspect has been arrested.
• Beijing May Strengthen Indoor Smoking Ban — via ABC News’ The World Today.
• Claremont, N.H. Passes Smoking Ban
• Duncan, S.C. Delays Smoking Ban Vote
• Franklin, Pa. Bans Smoking in Recreation Areas
• Kokomo, Ind. Rejects Smoking Ban
• Lee’s Summit, Mo. Eyes Park Smoking Ban
• Livermore, Calif. Eyes Smoke-Free Downtown
• Mason City, Iowa Proposes Park Smoking Ban
• Mecklenburg County, N.C. Delays Smoking Ban Vote
• Newburgh, N.Y.  Seeking to Limit Tobacco Licenses — Via The Record Online.
• Philipsburg, Pa. Considering Park Smoking Ban
• Salem, Ore. Considering Letting Businesses Choose Smoking at Sidewalks
• Sayreville, N.J. Raises Minimum Purchasing Age
• Turlock, Calif to Debate Park Smoking Ban — Via Turlock City News.
• Williamstown, Mass. Passes New Tobacco Regulations

Colleges & Universities

• Prince George’s Community College — Smoking banned as of Sept. 15.

Deals From Our Sponsors

• Atlantic Cigar Co. — Camacho Blackout 2013 Churchill (Boxes of 20, $120)

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 handle the editing of our written content, the majority of the technical aspects of the site and work with the rest of our staff on content management, business development and more. I’ve lived in most corners of the country and now entering my second stint in Dallas, Texas. I enjoy boxing, headphones, the Le Mans 24-hour, wearing sweatshirts year-round and gyros. echte liebe.