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Oettinger Davidoff Reports 2025 Sales Growth, Expands Production Capacity
Oettinger Davidoff has reported sales turnover of CHF 545.3 million (approximately US$680 million) for 2025, representing a 2.5% increase in real terms as the company concluded...
Micallef Expands Exclusive Gordo Line at Two Guys Cigars
Micallef Cigars and Two Guys Cigars have expanded their exclusive Gordo lineup with the introduction of three additional blends in the 6 x 60 format: Micallef Green, Micallef...
Punch Cigars Introduces Mr. Punch as Full-Time Release
Punch Cigars has announced the launch of Mr. Punch by Punch Cigars, a new full-time release named for the brand’s longtime mascot. The new line is produced at the Scandinavian...
Artesano Del Tobacco Begins Shipping Viva La Vida Connecticut Churchill
Artesano Del Tobacco has announced that the new Viva La Vida Connecticut Churchill has begun shipping to retailers that placed pre-orders during the 2026 Premium Cigar...
La Gloria Cubana Introduces Four-Pack Sampler Featuring Core Blends
La Gloria Cubana has announced the release of a new four-pack sampler that brings together four of the brand's core blends in a single package. The sampler includes the La Gloria...
CAO Introduces FASA Six-Cigar Sampler
CAO has announced the release of the FASA Sampler, a new six-cigar collection that brings together all three blends in the company's FASA series in a single package. The sampler...
Plasencia Cigars Names Tim Griek Vice President of Sales for EMEA and Global Travel Retail
Plasencia Cigars has announced the appointment of Tim Griek as Vice President of Sales, EMEA & Global Travel Retail, a leadership role focused on expanding the company's...
Drew Estate CEO Glenn Wolfson Passes Away
The premium cigar industry is mourning the loss of Glenn Wolfson, Chief Executive Officer of Drew Estate, who passed away after leading the company through one of the most...
Plasencia Cigars Names Eddy Guerra Senior Vice President of Global Marketing
Plasencia Cigars has announced the appointment of Eddy Guerra as Senior Vice President of Global Marketing, effective June 29, 2026. In the newly announced role, Guerra will...
Casa Carrillo Announces 2026 Pledge of Allegiance Limited Edition
Casa Carrillo has announced the release of its 2026 Pledge of Allegiance, the fourth annual installment in the company's limited-edition series honoring American heritage. The...
Plasencia Cigars Names Rodrigo Medina Mendieta as First Global Brand Ambassador
Plasencia Cigars has announced the appointment of Rodrigo Medina Mendieta as the company's first-ever Global Brand Ambassador, a newly created position designed to support the...
Six Leading Cigar Manufacturers Gather for Inaugural Titans of Tobacco Event
The Tobacconist of Greenwich brought together six prominent premium cigar manufacturers for its inaugural Titans of Tobacco event on June 10 at Tamarack Country Club in...
Powstanie Cigars Announces 250th American Anniversary War Bear
Powstanie Cigars has announced the release of the 250th American Anniversary War Bear, a limited-edition commemorative version of its War Bear cigar created to mark the upcoming...
Independence Firecracker Begins Shipping Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary
United Cigars has announced that the Independence Firecracker has begun shipping to retailers ahead of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. The...
Maya Selva Cigars Expands VZ Danlí Line with New Corto 46
Maya Selva Cigars has announced the European launch of the VZ Danlí Corto 46, a new addition to the company's VZ Danlí portfolio. The VZ Danlí line was introduced in 2024 with...
Playing the Long Game: Artesano del Tobacco
It’s a common dream among many premium cigar smokers—to start their very own brand. Few, however, begin with the kind of firsthand knowledge that comes from decades behind a...
The Blend: League of Fat Bastards Serie O Toro
League of Fat Bastards Serie O Toro Size: 6 x 52 (Toro) Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Nicaragua Country of Manufacture: Nicaragua (Joya de...
Aaron Sigmond Announces New Book, CIGARS: A Culture
CIGARS: A Culture, the forthcoming limited-edition volume by Aaron Sigmond—author of more than 20 books and one of the most respected voices in luxury-lifestyle and cigar...
Five Questions: Leonor Abzaradel, CEO of Platinum Nova Cigars
Premium Cigar Association: How did you get started in the industry and when did you take the helm at Platinum Nova?Leonor Abzaradel: My journey began over 15 years ago. Wanting...
The Blend: Davidoff Puro Dominicano
Davidoff Puro Dominicano Vitola: Perfecto, 5 1/2 x 50 (tapered) Wrapper: Dominican Republic Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Dominican Republic Country of manufacture:...
Constant Activity at PCA
The 2026 PCA trade show in New Orleans set the tone for the industry, with a steady pace of activity, featuring a variety of special moments from a cigar dinner with Governor...
Motivation and Focus in Business
What gets you out of bed every morning? Why are you in business? Specifically, what is the purpose of your business? Is it simply to make...
Opening the Door: Welcoming More Women
We’d all like to have more customers, and as I think about how to achieve that for our own store, it’s not lost on me that I represent one of the fastest growing market segments:...
New Member Highlight: Piña Cigars
Premium Cigar Association (PCA): Tell us about the business. Olga Piña, owner: Our salon opened its doors on October 4, 2025, in the city of Miami, with a very clear vision: to...