by PCA | Jan 15, 2025 | Feature
The devasting impact of Hurricane Helene, which decimated thousands of lives in western North Carolina, didn’t spare those in the premium cigar industry. Casablanca Cigar Bar, in the historic Biltmore Village section of Asheville, North Carolina, was destroyed and is...
by PCA | Jan 15, 2025 | Feature
Thank God it wasn’t a tie. Or a watch. Or cologne or even a toolset. No, it’s hard to imagine where Anto Mahroukian, president of JM Tobacco, would be these days if he had purchased anything other than a cigar to give as a birthday present to his father, John. Back in...
by PCA | Dec 23, 2024 | Feature
The PCA is under construction. In September, the PCA board of directors and staff hosted their bi-annual meeting in Washington, D.C., in an office that was literally under construction, getting much-needed updates to accommodate larger events, meetings and briefings....
by PCA | Dec 4, 2024 | Feature
In Manuel Quesada’s words, “A good cigar is one that gives you pleasure; the one that in every puff gives you the enjoyment of a good moment.” With Quesada Cigars entering its 50th year in business, he has had much experience crafting good cigars. “Celebrating 50...
by PCA | Dec 4, 2024 | Feature
“Celebrate the wins in life with those who are there every step of the way.” – Kelsey Plum So says the motto that emblazons every box of Kelsey Plum Signature cigars, a fresh, refined and unique addition to the premium cigar world. A collaboration between...
by PCA | Nov 20, 2024 | Feature, Reviews
Oh, Wildfire Wanderer Robusto, you had me at Cold Aroma! The moment this mahogany-colored heater slid out from its cellophane sleeve I was enveloped in fragrant aromas of tobacco, earth, cedar and some sort of sweet pungency. The cigar’s scent was so invigorating, so...
