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United Cigars and Arnold André Mark America’s 250th Anniversary with Independence Firecracker
United Cigars has announced the release of the Independence Firecracker, a limited-edition cigar created to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The project...
Selected Tobacco Opens Spain’s First Premium Cigar Factory in Over 50 Years
Selected Tobacco has announced the opening of a new 3,000-square-meter (30,000-square-foot) premium cigar facility in Madrid, marking the return of premium cigar production to...
United Cigars Announces Return of Bandolero Firecracker for 2026
United Cigars has announced the return of one of the most anticipated limited releases in the Firecracker series with the Bandolero Firecracker 2026, continuing a tradition that...
Quality Importers Introduces Redesigned Palió Quad Tabletop Cutter
Tabletop Cutter, expanding its Palió line with a cutting solution designed for versatility, ease of use, and presentation in both retail and lounge environments. Building on the...
Black Works Studio Releases Hawaii Hornet as R. Field Wine Co. Exclusive
Black Works Studio has announced the release of Hawaii Hornet, a new cigar produced exclusively for R. Field Wine Co.. The cigar is handcrafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí,...
ADVentura Cigars Expands into France Through New Distribution Partnership
ADVentura Cigars has announced a new international distribution partnership with Volutes & Vitoles, marking the brand’s official expansion into the French premium...
J.C. Newman Releases 2026 José Gaspar Cigars Honoring Tampa Tradition
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has announced the release of the 2026 José Gaspar cigar, continuing a long-standing tradition that connects Tampa’s historic cigar industry with the city’s...
Casa 1910 Introduces New Mexigars 4-Pack Format and Updated Pricing Strategy
Casa 1910 has announced the official launch of a new Mexigars 4-Pack format, expanding the availability and flexibility of its Mexigars line for retailers and consumers...
Drew Estate Announces Liga Privada H99 “Churrasco” Exclusive for Cigars International
Drew Estate has announced the release of the Liga Privada H99 “Churrasco”, a new expression within the H99 Connecticut Corojo portfolio created exclusively for Cigars...
Alec Bradley Brings Back Filthy Hooligan and Shamrock for 2026
Alec Bradley has announced the return of its seasonal limited-edition Filthy Hooligan and Filthy Hooligan Shamrockcigars for a 2026 release, continuing an annual tradition that...
Sans Pareil Appoints Joseph Perkins as Vice President of National Sales
Sans Pareil Cigars has announced the appointment of Joseph Perkins as vice president of national sales, marking a strategic step in the company’s continued expansion within the...
Kingmakers and Playboy Announce New Cigar Collaboration
Playboy and Kingmakers have announced a new partnership with the launch of the Playboy Cigar Collection, marking Playboy’s entry into a new chapter within the premium cigar...
Powstanie Introduces Mexican San Andrés Corona Gorda
Powstanie Cigars has announced the release of a new vitola within its Mexican San Andrés line with the introduction of the Mexican San Andrés Corona Gorda, now open for retailer...
CAO Expands Flathead Line with Speed Shop Habano
CAO has announced the next evolution of its best-selling Flathead franchise with the introduction of Flathead Speed Shop Habano, a new release that offers a more refined take on...
Alec Bradley Introduces New Uncut Series Pairing with Penelope Bourbon
Alec Bradley has unveiled the latest release in its limited Uncut Series, this time partnering with Penelope Bourbon for a highly exclusive cigar-and-whiskey pairing aimed at...
Five Questions: Danny Difabio, owner of Rodriguez Cigars
PCA Magazine: Tell us a little about yourself.Danny Difabio: I was born and raised in Key West, Florida, but my family’s story with cigars began long before me. My grandparents...
PCA26 Returns to New Orleans April 17–20, 2026
As the new year revs up, PCA members are already looking ahead to one of the industry’s most anticipated gatherings: the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show (PCA26). And if...
California’s Third-Hand Smoke Law
On January 1, 2026, California became one of the first jurisdictions in the world to require home sellers to disclose the presence of so-called “third-hand smoke” to prospective...
2026 in the States: What the Crystal Ball Says (As of Today)
The 2026 state legislative sessions, spanning from coast to coast, will bring an anticipated package of opportunities and threats. The premium cigar and tobacco products sector...
Facebook and Instagram Are Restricting Cigar Content: Guidance for Retailers
You’re not imagining it: Meta (Facebook and Instagram) has become more aggressive in how it enforces and interprets content related to regulated industries and categories,...
Premium Cigar Association Welcomes Lesley Nickus as New Marketing & Communications Manager
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Lesley Nickus as its new Marketing & Communications Manager, effective January 5, 2026. Nickus brings...
Stolen Throne Cigars: Growth, at a Deliberate Pace
Stolen Throne owner Richard “Lee” Marsh released his company’s first cigar, the Crook of the Crown, in May of 2019, and found immediate success. Since then, the firm has traced...
Getting the Word Out: Thoughts on Advertising Tobacco Businesses
It is every business owner’s wish to spread the word that customers are invited and welcomed with open arms, that unique products and friendly service await each visitor, and...
The Little Factory That Could: El Titan de Bronze
There is no one like Sandy Cobas in the cigar industry. If ever there was such a thing as a cigar celebrity, Cobas would fit the bill. She’s the founder of El Titan de Bronze, a...