by Premium Cigar Association | Jun 17, 2026 | State News
After years of effort by multiple industry trade associations, the state of Illinois just joined the coalition of states that have a premium cigar tax cap. With passage in the Illinois House of Representatives and Senate of a new state budget, the Governor has signed...
by Premium Cigar Association | Jun 15, 2026 | Press Releases
Villiger Cigars has announced the release of the Villiger 1888 San Andrés, a new addition to the company’s 1888 portfolio. The line joins the existing Villiger 1888 Dominican Republic and Villiger 1888 Nicaragua offerings and is scheduled for release on June 15. The...
by Premium Cigar Association | Jun 15, 2026 | Feature
CIGARS: A Culture, the forthcoming limited-edition volume by Aaron Sigmond—author of more than 20 books and one of the most respected voices in luxury-lifestyle and cigar journalism—serves as both a follow-up and an addendum to his widely acclaimed,...
by Premium Cigar Association | Jun 12, 2026 | Press Releases
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced PCA Connect Mexico 2026, a new international market-development initiative taking place August 24–30, 2026, in partnership with Cigar Roller Mexico. Designed as a focused, in-person program of education, business...
by Premium Cigar Association | Jun 10, 2026 | Feature
Premium Cigar Association: How did you get started in the industry and when did you take the helm at Platinum Nova?Leonor Abzaradel: My journey began over 15 years ago. Wanting to broaden my knowledge of the cigar industry, I started working on the retail side. Over...
