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Drew Estate to Debut Undercrown El Tigre Dominicano at PCA 2026
Drew Estate has announced the release of Undercrown El Tigre Dominicano, a new addition to the Undercrown portfolio scheduled to debut at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade...
Macanudo Expands M Line with Myers’s Rum Collaboration
General Cigar Co. has announced the release of M by Macanudo Myers’s Rum, a new flavored cigar created in partnership with Myers’s Rum. The release becomes the seventh cigar in...
El Rey del Mundo Adds Appointment Brazil to Ongoing Portfolio
Forged Cigar Co. has announced the release of El Rey del Mundo Appointment Brazil, a new full-time addition to the Appointment series. The release follows the original...
Macanudo Adds Ecuadorian Shade and Sumatra to Core Portfolio
General Cigar Co. has announced two new additions to the Macanudo core lineup: Macanudo Ecuadorian Shade and Macanudo Sumatra. These new Macanudo releases are intended to expand...
Diesel Announces Three New Releases for Spring 2026
Forged Cigar Co. has announced three upcoming additions to the Diesel portfolio for Spring 2026, including a new sampler pack, the second release in the Backyard...
La Gloria Cubana Introduces Intención as New Full-Time Release
Forged Cigar Co. has announced the release of La Gloria Cubana Intención, a new full-time addition to the La Gloria Cubana portfolio. Intención was developed as a return to the...
Macanudo Gold Label Returns for 2026 with New Gold Bullion Vitola
General Cigar Co. has announced the return of Macanudo Gold Label for 2026, including the introduction of a new vitola called Gold Bullion. Gold Label remains one of Macanudo’s...
J.SANN & SON Previews Five-Brand Portfolio Ahead of PCA 2026
J.SANN & SON has announced a first look at its upcoming family factory brand portfolio, consisting of five new cigar brands that will be introduced to retailers during...
Sans Pareil Cigars to Debut Updated Gold Line Presentation at PCA26
Sans Pareil Cigars has announced a new presentation for two cigars in its Gold Line portfolio, scheduled to be introduced at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show (PCA26)...
Plasencia Cigars Introduces New Packaging Across Portfolio
Plasencia Cigars has announced a portfolio-wide packaging update that will begin rolling out later this year, marking the first full implementation of the company’s recently...
J.C. Newman Unveils Updated Diamond Crown MAXIMUS at PCA 2026
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has announced an updated version of Diamond Crown MAXIMUS, featuring new packaging and a revised blend, scheduled to debut at the 2026 Premium Cigar...
Casa Carrillo to Debut Ascend at PCA 2026
Casa Carrillo has announced the release of Ascend, a new regular-production cigar that will debut at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show (PCA26) in New Orleans. Ascend...
Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Edición Doble Diamante Red to Debut at PCA 2026
Altadis U.S.A. has announced the release of Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Edición Doble Diamante Red, a new limited edition scheduled to debut at the 2026 Premium Cigar...
Cavalier Genève Previews Project Broadleaf 2026 Lineup and LE2026 for PCA Trade Show
Cavalier Genève has announced its Project Broadleaf 2026 lineup and details for its annual LE2026 release, with the full collection scheduled to be showcased at the 2026 Premium...
Montecristo Espada Conquistador to Debut at PCA 2026
Altadis U.S.A. has announced the release of Montecristo Espada Conquistador, a new addition to the Montecristo Espada portfolio scheduled to debut at the 2026 Premium Cigar...
PCA26 Note from the President
Welcome to the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in New Orleans! The Big Easy is a city built on culture, craftsmanship and tradition—values that mirror our own industry....
Federal Court Finalizes Ruling on Premium Cigars Under Tobacco Control Act
The Premium Cigar Association today recognizes the final decision from the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia finalizing its prior ruling regarding the regulation...
Where to Smoke: PCA26 Edition – New Orleans
Be sure to visit our PCA members located in and around New Orleans, especially on Monday after the trade show floor closes: Cigar Factory New OrleansLocation #1206 Bourbon St.New...
Welcome to New Orleans
Last year’s trade show certainly raised the bar and expectations for future trade shows, and our staff and board of directors are excited for PCA 2026. Last year, we launched...
PCA26 Pro Tips: Before You Go
Enable location services in the PCA app.Turn on location access in your phone settings to unlock step-by-step navigation on the trade show floor. Finding booths is much easier...
Experience New Orleans Like a Local at PCA26
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) returns to the Crescent City April 17–20, 2026, for PCA26 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in the heart of Louisiana’s...
Building Value Through Brand Discipline
In an industry where many brands chase broader appeal to protect shelf space, Espinosa Cigars offers a counterexample worth studying. Since launching the company in 2012, Erik...
Mayan Import Company: New Orleans Haven for Tobacco Lovers
New Orleans is a cigar town, and visitors can easily find numerous venues for obtaining premium tobacco products, and a restful stop for enjoying a smoke. We have covered some of...
How to Make the Most of PCA26 in New Orleans
The PCA26 Trade Show is more than a few days on a convention floor—it’s one of the most important moments of the year for the premium cigar industry. With thousands of retailers,...