by Premium Cigar Association | Jul 29, 2025 | Press Releases
Casa Carrillo Cigars is expanding its Encore Black series with the release of the Encore Black Bulwarks, a new 6 x 58 Perfecto scheduled to begin shipping to retailers this summer. The Bulwarks builds on the legacy of the original Encore...
by Premium Cigar Association | Jul 29, 2025 | Press Releases
Patina Cigars and Viso Horny have teamed up to release Verdigris, a small-batch collaborative cigar now shipping to retailers nationwide. The 5 x 52 robusto is handcrafted at Nicaragua American Cigars S.A. (NACSA) and features an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over an...
by Premium Cigar Association | Jul 29, 2025 | Press Releases
CAO has announced the release of Stokk, the latest expression in its experimental Arcana series and one of the brand’s most innovative projects to date. Crafted in collaboration with renowned Danish pipe tobacco maker Peter Stokkebye, Stokk is a limited-edition cigar...
by Premium Cigar Association | Jul 29, 2025 | Press Releases
The premium cigar industry is mourning the loss of Heinrich Villiger, the long-serving chairman and guiding force behind Villiger Söhne AG, who passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, at the age of 95. A third-generation steward of the Swiss family-owned company,...
by Premium Cigar Association | Jul 24, 2025 | Press Releases
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has debuted a special new release that ties together family legacy, local pride, and premium craftsmanship. The Diamond Crown Tampa was officially launched this week at a celebration hosted at the Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge inside Corona Cigar...
by Premium Cigar Association | Jul 24, 2025 | Press Releases
Cohiba is set to debut Rubicon, a new full-time addition to its premium lineup that reflects both a continuation and evolution of the brand’s signature blending philosophy. Shipping to retailers in August 2025, Cohiba Rubicon offers a globally sourced blend...
