Weekly News (February 4, 2013)

 Editor’s Note: Alas, the second edition of The Newsletter is out and finally the Weekly News. It’s going to be a busy week at halfwheel inside and outside and the cigar industry is finally getting into some strides. Of interesting notes, lots of exclusive cigars seem to be heading to the March DC Tweetup. Details here.

• Nat Sherman 1930 to Debut at IPCPR — Exclusive, here.
• CAO Right Coast — Now in retailers, here’s the story.
• Two New CroMagnons Set for Release — Details here.
• Dunhill Adds Gigante to Aged Range — Story here.
• La Flor Dominicana Pipe & Pint 15th Anniversary — Details here.
   
• Toraño Mulling 6 x 55 Box-Pressed Salutem — Via Brian McGee.
• Perdomo to Increase Prices — Story here.
• K.A. Kendall 7-20-4 Hustler — Press release here.
• Arango Gets Private Label Macanudo — Press release here.
• JM Dominican Adds Gordito — Press release here.
• More Habanos S.A. Appointments — 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.