Has anyone else noticed that 2013 hasn't been a big year for cigars?
Maybe its just me but it seems like it was a slower year for sticks; I thought that 2011 was going to be affected by the FDA breathing down the backs of retailers (with many tax increases) and the manufacturers (wanting to control blends) but this year has seems slower.
A lot of smoking bans this year and (too me) an overall slowing down of production of new brands and blends; seems like an off-year.
Obviously there was a lot of releases and great sticks made; but maybe its just an overall feeling of excitement/following or industry buzz.
Thoughts?
Maybe its just me but it seems like it was a slower year for sticks; I thought that 2011 was going to be affected by the FDA breathing down the backs of retailers (with many tax increases) and the manufacturers (wanting to control blends) but this year has seems slower.
A lot of smoking bans this year and (too me) an overall slowing down of production of new brands and blends; seems like an off-year.
Obviously there was a lot of releases and great sticks made; but maybe its just an overall feeling of excitement/following or industry buzz.
Thoughts?