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PCA Acquires The Cigar Academy to Set the Standard for Cigar Education
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) today announced the acquisition of The Cigar Academy (TCA) from Oliva Cigars, marking a significant step in advancing education,...
La Aurora to Debut Preferido Double Barrel-Aged Tubos at PCA 2026
La Aurora is set to bring back one of its most distinctive annual releases with the return of the Preferido Double Barrel-Aged Tubos, scheduled to debut at the 2026 Premium Cigar...
J.C. Newman Expands Havana Q Line with New Toro Three-Pack
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is expanding its Havana Q line with the introduction of a new Toro Three-Pack, a format designed to increase accessibility and drive trial among both new...
Black Label Trading Co. to Debut Macabre Limited Release at PCA 2026
Black Label Trading Company is preparing to introduce a new limited release with the debut of Macabre, set to launch at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show (PCA26) in...
Cavalier Genève Repositions Small Batch Program Ahead of PCA 2026
Cavalier Genève Cigars is making a significant shift in how it approaches limited production cigars, announcing a complete overhaul of its Small Batch program heading into the...
Miami Cigar Reintroduces Nestor Miranda Private Reserve Lancero at PCA 2026
Miami Cigar & Co. is set to bring back a format long favored by experienced smokers with the return of the Nestor Miranda Private Reserve Lancero, scheduled to debut at...
Fratello Expands Portfolio with Innovation and New Format at PCA 2026
Fratello Cigars is continuing to push into new territory in 2026 with two distinct product introductions—one focused on blending innovation and the other on expanding into a...
JRE Tobacco Introduces Gorbusto, a Character-Driven Line Debuting at PCA 2026
JRE Tobacco Company is preparing to introduce a new line at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in New Orleans, with a concept that blends traditional Honduran...
La Flor Dominicana Introduces Fresh Pack Assortment at PCA 2026
La Flor Dominicana is set to expand its portfolio with a new format aimed at accessibility and convenience, introducing its first Fresh Pack assortment, expected to debut...
German Engineered Cigars Introduces AKUT Blister Packaging at PCA 2026
German Engineered Cigars is set to introduce one of the more unconventional product formats heading into this year’s Premium Cigar Association Trade Show (PCA26) in New Orleans,...
HVC Marks 10 Years of Pan Caliente with New Limited Edition
HVC (Havana City Cigars) is commemorating a decade of one of its core lines with the release of the Pan Caliente 10th Anniversary Limited Edition 2026, a project that reflects...
Smoker Friendly Moves Key Industry Events to Wyoming in 2026
One of the premium tobacco industry’s longest-running retail and consumer gatherings is set for a major shift in 2026, as Smoker Friendly relocates both of its flagship events...
Altadis Brings Romeo y Julieta Back to the Kentucky Derby Stage
Altadis U.S.A. is once again aligning one of its most recognizable brands with one of the most recognizable events in American culture. With the release of the Romeo y...
Davidoff Expands Zino Portfolio with Zino Honduras
Zino is entering a new phase with the introduction of Zino Honduras, a release that signals a deliberate evolution of the brand’s identity within Davidoff’s broader...
Cavalier Genève Cigars Marks 10 Years with Anniversary Release Ahead of PCA26
As the premium cigar industry prepares for the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Cavalier Genève Cigars has announced a new release commemorating its...
How to Make the Most of PCA26 in New Orleans
The PCA26 Trade Show is more than a few days on a convention floor—it’s one of the most important moments of the year for the premium cigar industry. With thousands of retailers,...
South Dakota Recognizes the Difference
On March 11, Sarah Alhasnawi provided a commentary in News from the States addressing the recently passed cigar bar legislation in the South Dakota legislature. The...
PCA 2026 Trade Show Kicks Off in New Orleans with Seminars, Receptions, Awards, and a New Daily Welcome Cigar
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) will welcome retailers, manufacturers, and industry professionals from around the world to New Orleans, April 17–20, 2026, for the annual PCA...
60+ New Reasons to Be at PCA26
Every PCA Trade Show brings its share of new energy—but PCA26 in New Orleans (April 17–20) is shaping up to deliver one of the strongest waves of new exhibitors we’ve seen in...
Melo’s Next Play: Carmelo Anthony Enters His Cigar Era
Carmelo Anthony has spent two decades mastering patience, discipline and timing—the same traits that now define his latest pursuit outside of basketball. Known for his prolific...
What We’re Smoking: Espinosa Crema Toro
Espinosa Crema Toro Smoke time: 1 hour, 18 minutes Appearance & AromaThe Espinosa Crema Toro immediately impresses with its presentation. The Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper...
PCA Announces Executive Business Program with Keiser University Latin American Campus
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA), in collaboration with Keiser University Latin American Campus and the Cámara Nicaragüense de Tabacaleros (CNT), proudly announced the launch...
What We’re Smoking: Didier Jill Collection Toro
Didier Jill Collection Toro Smoke time: 1 hours, 30 minutes Appearance & AromaThe Didier Jill cigar presents an elegant and commanding appearance, exuding craftsmanship...
Five Questions: BriarWorks President Pete Prevost
Premium Cigar Association: Give us a little background on BriarWorks. How did it start?Pete Prevost: BriarWorks was started in Nashville in 2013 by fellow pipe maker Todd Johnson...