by Premium Cigar Association | Jun 16, 2025 | Feature
Premium Cigar Association (PCA): Tell us about your shop.Frank D’Alesio: The Black River Tobacco Company started in 2021 out of a passion for cigar smoking, spending time with friends and family, and the enjoyment derived from the overall cigar experience. We are a...
by Premium Cigar Association | Jun 11, 2025 | Feature
If you had to pick a state with a rich tradition of cigar manufacturing, dating back to the early 20th century, Montana might not be the first one to leap to mind. And yet, as Big Sky CEO Jess Coleman informed me, “We wanted to tell the Montana cigar story, which has...
by Premium Cigar Association | Jun 6, 2025 | Feature
In an age where facts are routinely sacrificed on the altar of political expediency, the latest campaigns targeting premium cigars in Louisiana and Detroit offer a masterclass in emotional manipulation and flat-out misinformation in an effort to secure excessive...
by Premium Cigar Association | Jun 3, 2025 | Feature
Cigar: H. Upmann by AJ FernandezSize: ToroSmoke time: 1 hour, 35 minutes Appearance & AromaThe gorgeous blue and gold band is only the first in a list of amazing qualities this cigar has to offer. There are hints of oak and pepper, but nothing overpowering that...
by Premium Cigar Association | Jun 3, 2025 | Feature
Continuing Education Opportunities Proper training and education are key to success in most industries, and the premium tobacco industry is no exception. A retail tobacconist needs to know a number of things, from how a cigar is made to what makes each cigar in a...
by Premium Cigar Association | Jun 3, 2025 | Feature
PCA Retail Survey Results (Qtr. 1, 2025) *112 PCA retailer members anonymously surveyed1. Compared to 2023, did you do better, the same, or worse during the 2024 holiday season? Better: 50.90% About the Same: 29.40% Worse: 19.70% 2. If you could tell manufacturers one...
