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La Gloria Cubana “Los Gloriosos”
The past several years have witnessed numerous collaborations between cigar manufacturers. But what is a collaboration, actually? The dictionary defines collaboration as “the...
Scandinavian Tobacco Group Reports 2025 Financial Results and Strategic Developments
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) released its 2025 annual report outlining financial performance, category results, and operational developments across its global cigar and...
Aladino Declaration Honors 250 Years of American Independence
Aladino Cigars, produced by JRE Tobacco Company, has announced a limited-edition release designed to commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence....
Casa 1910 Promotes Rob Maneson to CEO, Signals Structured Global Expansion
Casa 1910 AG has announced the promotion of Rob Maneson to Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant transition for the Mexico-based premium cigar company as it evolves...
CLE Cigars Launches AI-Powered Self-Service Ordering Portal for Retailers
CLE Cigars has launched a new AI-powered Self-Service Portal designed to help retailers streamline purchasing, reduce inventory pressure, and keep shelves consistently...
El Titan de Bronze Debuts First Nicaragua-Made Cigar, Expands National Distribution
El Titan de Bronze has entered a new chapter with the debut of El Titan de Bronze Nicaragua — the first cigar in the company’s history produced outside of the United States. For...
Black Works Studio Brings Back Boondock
Black Works Studio has announced the return of Boondock, marking the first full release of the limited-edition cigar since 2019. Production is once again centered at Fabrica...
Bocock Brothers Partners with Indiana Hoosiers for National Championship Release
Bocock Brothers continues to expand its footprint in collegiate collaborations with a newly announced partnership with the Indiana Hoosiers, unveiling a limited...
Cavalier Genève’s “The Green Jacket 2026” Begins Shipping to Select Retailers
Cavalier Genève has announced that its annual “The Green Jacket” 2026 release will begin shipping to selected U.S. retailers next week, followed by international...
Punch Celebrates 25 Years of Rare Corojo with New Full-Time Release
Punch Cigars is commemorating a milestone for one of its most recognizable lines. To mark 25 years of Rare Corojo, Punch has introduced Rare Corojo 25th Anniversary, a new...
Cohiba and El Titan de Bronze Release Made-in-Miami Serie M Reserva Plata
Cohiba Cigars is once again leaning into its Miami roots. The brand has announced the release of Serie M Reserva Plata, the sixth collaboration between Cohiba and the...
Sabor Havana Expands After 24 Years with Elevated Cocktail Lounge Concept
After 24 years serving South Florida’s premium cigar community, Sabor Havana Cigars is not standing still. The longtime Doral retailer has officially unveiled a newly expanded,...
Supreme Decision Strikes IEEPA Tariffs; Administration Responds
On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, holding that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not...
Casa Carrillo Introduces Pledge Purple
Casa Carrillo has announced the release of Pledge Purple, a Premier Collection cigar created to mark the five-year anniversary of Pledge Prequel, which earned a 98 rating and was...
Procigar Festival 2026 Expands Charity Auction With Hybrid Format and Exclusive Collector Releases
This week, the Dominican Republic's premium cigar industry gathered in Santiago for Procigar Festival 2026, where the association introduced a significant evolution to one of its...
Stop Killing Your Market
Nine years ago, my wife and I made the decision to open the first premium cigar lounge in the Treasure Valley of Idaho (Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Star, Kuna, Eagle) with...
PCA Joins Procigar Festival 2026 in Celebrating “Our Soil and Soul”
Last week, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) had the privilege of serving as a partner at the 18th annual Procigar Festival in the Dominican Republic — a week that once again...
The Cigar Family Charitable Foundation
Deep in the Bonao region of the Dominican Republic—far from the high-end lounges and humidors where premium cigars are celebrated—the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation (CFCF)...
Beyond the Smoke: Elevating the Modern Cigar Lounge Experience
A cigar lounge has always been more than a room where smoke rises and time stretches into a gentler rhythm. At its best, it is a sanctuary—where lighting softens, conversation...
Puro Sabor and the Road to The American Dream
IF you’ve ever wondered about attending the Nicaraguan Puro Sabor cigar festival – stop wondering. Book for next year, now. This is a glorious celebration of the...
Premium Cigar Association and ProCigar Sign Partnership Agreement to Strengthen Global Premium Cigar Industry
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is proud to announce a new partnership agreement with ProCigar, marking an important milestone in the continued growth and unity of the...
PCA and Honduran Cigar Festival Announce New 2026 Partnership
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced a new partnership agreement with Honduras’ Festival del Puro y el Café, strengthening international collaboration in one of the...
2025 Retail Snapshot: What PCA Members Are Telling Us
In the final quarter of 2025, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) conducted a survey of its retail members to better understand how premium tobacco businesses are operating,...
The Bocock Brothers: Building Bonds, Not Brands
In the past, sports teams celebrated victories with a shower of Gatorade on their coaches. Today, while that tradition remains, athletes have embraced a new ritual: lighting a...