by Premium Cigar Association | Jun 24, 2026 | Press Releases
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has announced the shipment of its America250 Cigar Humidor, a limited-edition release created in partnership with Milwaukee Humidor Co. to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Handcrafted in the United States by artisan Jason...
by Premium Cigar Association | Jun 17, 2026 | Feature
It’s a common dream among many premium cigar smokers—to start their very own brand. Few, however, begin with the kind of firsthand knowledge that comes from decades behind a retail counter. For brothers Billy and Gus Fakih—the duo behind Artesano del Tobacco—years of...
by Premium Cigar Association | Jun 17, 2026 | Feature
League of Fat Bastards Serie O Toro Size: 6 x 52 (Toro) Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Nicaragua Country of Manufacture: Nicaragua (Joya de Nicaragua) MSRP: $13.50/cigar or $175.50/box of 13 Average Smoking Time: 93 minutes Number...
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...
