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Procigar Appoints Ciro Cascella as President, Reaffirms Commitment to Education Initiatives
The Procigar has announced the appointment of Ciro Cascella as president for the 2026–2028 term, while also outlining continued efforts focused on education and social...
Villiger Appoints Christoph Schüpbach as New CEO
Villiger Söhne Holding AG has announced the appointment of Christoph Schüpbach as Chief Executive Officer of the Villiger Group, effective June 1, 2026. The company stated that...
Room101 Expands Portfolio with Big Payback Extra Fuerte 70s and Johnny Tobacconaut Maduro
General Cigar Co. has announced two new releases from Room101 Cigars: Big Payback Extra Fuerte 70s and Johnny Tobacconaut Maduro. The releases expand two existing lines within...
AVO Cigars Introduces Expresivo Line and Unveils Updated Brand Identity
Oettinger Davidoff Group has announced the launch of AVO Expresivo, a new cigar line, alongside a global brand refresh for AVO Cigars. The announcement was made at the 2026...
Partagas Expands Y Nada Más Line with Cibao Release
General Cigar Co. has announced the release of Partagas Y Nada Más Cibao, the second cigar in the Y Nada Más series. The release follows the introduction of Y Nada Más Santiago...
Davidoff Expands Voyager’s Selection with Winston Churchill Assortment
Oettinger Davidoff Group has announced the addition of a new assortment to its Voyager’s Selection line, introducing the Voyager’s Selection Winston Churchill. The release is...
Drew Estate Announces Dominican Republic Expansion with “Drew Dominicana”
Drew Estate has announced plans to expand its operations into the Dominican Republic with a new factory and farm project named Drew Dominicana, scheduled to open in early 2027....
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...
Cigars on a Mission: League of Fat Bastards Cigars
The name might make you do a double-take. League of Fat Bastards sounds like the punchline to a joke, or perhaps the moniker of a rowdy group of friends gathering at their local...
New PCA Survey Reveals Retailer and Manufacturer Concerns in 2026
The Premium Cigar Association’s latest member survey offers a snapshot of the opportunities and challenges facing the premium cigar industry in early 2026. Retailers and...
Davidoff Puro Dominicano: A Dominican Gem 10 Years In The Making
Ever since 1967, when Zino Davidoff launched his eponymous Cuban cigar brand, through the transition to the 1991 release of the Dominican-made Davidoff Aniversario, the Davidoff...
The Premium Cigar Association Concludes a Successful PCA26 Trade Show in New Orleans
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) successfully concluded its annual trade show and convention, PCA26, held April 17–20, 2026, in New Orleans. Bringing together...
PCA Expands into Asia Through Strategic Partnership with Cigraal
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced a new strategic partnership with Cigraal, a leading premium cigar development and distribution company across Asia-Pacific, the...
Premium Cigar Association Honors Industry Leaders at 2026 Step Up Awards
During a ceremony held on the first night of the PCA26 Trade Show, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced the recipients of its 2026 Step Up Awards....
Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Announces 2026 Best of the Leaf Award Winners
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced the winners of the 2026 Best of the Leaf Awards during the Awards Reception at this year’s PCA Trade Show. These awards recognize...
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...