by PCA | Nov 13, 2023 | Feature
Tabacalera El Artista opened its doors in 1956. While the factory’s primary operations are based in Tamboril, Dominican Republic, it also has warehouses and other factories in Moca, La Vega, and San Juan. Among some of the brands produced at this factory include Big...
by PCA | Nov 6, 2023 | Feature
Not everyone enters the cigar business via the same path. Some are born into storied cigar-making families. Others work their way in by starting as cigar store owners or employees, making contacts and ingratiating themselves with industry veterans. Still, others may...
by PCA | Nov 6, 2023 | Advocacy, Regulations
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) testified before the White House Office of Management and Budget’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) as part of the Administration’s review of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) draft Final Rule “Tobacco...
by PCA | Oct 30, 2023 | Reviews
Cigar: Aganorsa Aniversario MaduroSize: Gran ToroSmoke time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Appearance & AromaOriginally produced as a limited run, it is a welcome addition as an everyday line to the humidor. The shelf-friendly, 10-count box gives way to a great presentation...
by PCA | Oct 23, 2023 | Feature
Nicholas Melillo loves Connecticut. Love may not even be a strong enough word to describe the affection and passion he has for his home state. Connecticut, to Melillo, is not just home, it’s the center of his company, Foundation Cigar Company, and the focus of his...
