Weekly News (February 11, 2013)
Editor’s Note: For the first time in a while, there’s a week full of news, relatively big news. Swisher, Nicaragua, Sam Leccia, lots of legislation; the January lull is clearly gone and things are picking up.
- Jalapa Battles Bacteria — Here.
- Swisher to Enter Premium Cigar Market — Story here.
- Sam Leccia Nears Return — Story here.
- Cain F Lancero Tubos Head to Retailers — Story here.
- Herrera Esteli Maduro — In its early stages.
- La Flor Dominicana Launches Mystery Cigar — Story here, press release here.
- Altadis Adds Two New Casa de García Lines — Story here.
- Padilla Connecticut in April — As per Ernesto Padilla.
- CroMagnon Epoch Slated for May Debut — Story here.
- Mississippi Smoking Ban Defeated — Story here.
- Kentucky Smoking Ban Proposed — Story here.
- Washington Cigar Lounges Proposed — Here.
- Toraño to Distribute Palió — Story here.
- Davidoff Puro d’Oro Gordito — Formal announcement here.
- Davidoff Launches Short Pleasures Sampler — Press release here.
- Ezra Zion Rebrands Inception — Here is the press release.
How did that Willy Herrera Maduro project get past me ????