I had read somewhere that some cigar companies will be releasing lots of new cigars at the show, but in only the minimum quantity to get them considered "released" for this new rule by the FDA, a soft, or flaccid, release if you will, with a harder, more erect release this fall when they would normally release them.

Not sure exactly what it means overall. Is selling 5 boxes of a release enough to get it to qualify? That sort of thing.

As for releases I'm looking forward to, I know there is a new L'Atelier Maduro size coming out. Not a new release, just a new size. The Crowned Heads Le Careme sounds tasty. I'm not a big CH fan, but I'll probably try a couple.

Also, the Tat Krueger dress box will probably be on display. You all know that makes my motor hum.