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Scandinavian Tobacco Group Reveals Q2 2025 Results
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) released its Q2 2025 earnings report, delivering a mixed financial picture with clear implications for the premium cigar trade. Delivered on...
PCA and TPE Partner to Elevate Industry Advocacy and Education at TPE26
Total Product Expo (TPE) is proud to announce a dynamic partnership with the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) for TPE26, aimed at strengthening the premium cigar industry through...
Drew Estate Debuts Nica Rustica Shade
Drew Estate expands the beloved Nica Rustica line with the launch of Nica Rustica Shade, unveiled on its Freestyle Live show this August. A welcome addition for fans of...
Davidoff Chefs Edition 2025: A Culinary Collaboration in Cigar Form
Davidoff of Geneva is once again bridging the worlds of fine dining and premium tobacco with the upcoming release of the Davidoff Chefs Edition 2025. This limited-edition cigar...
Hiram & Solomon Appoints Benoît Bail as Vice President of Sales
Hiram & Solomon Cigars has named Benoît Bail as its new Vice President of Sales, signaling a major step in the company’s growth both in the United States and abroad. In his...
Artesano Del Tobacco Introduces El Pulpo Perfecto “The Squid”
Artesano Del Tobacco has unveiled the latest addition to its acclaimed El Pulpo line: the El Pulpo Perfecto, nicknamed “The Squid.” This new 6.5 x 60 box-pressed Perfecto will...
Aganorsa Leaf Teams Up with Gene Simmons’ MoneyBag™ Soda for Nationwide Pairing Events
Aganorsa Leaf is bringing a fresh twist to the cigar world with the announcement of a new partnership with Gene Simmons’ MoneyBag™ Soda, the craft soda brand co-founded by the...
Casa Carrillo Debuts La Historia Silk
Casa Carrillo has unveiled La Historia Silk, a cigar that blends heritage, craftsmanship, and innovation while honoring the voices of women across the cigar industry. Inspired by...
Davidoff of Geneva Celebrates Grand Reopening of Iconic Madison Avenue Boutique
Davidoff of Geneva USA has officially reopened its flagship boutique on Madison Avenue in New York City, unveiling a complete transformation of the historic space. First opened...
XIKAR Expands Distribution of Innovative Hedron Lighter
Quality Importers Trading Company is expanding distribution of the XIKAR Hedron Lighter, following a successful limited release earlier this year. The Hedron has already made...
Crowned Heads Prepares Release of Blood Medicine B-Positive LE 2025
Crowned Heads is set to expand its Blood Medicine brand this fall with the upcoming launch of Blood Medicine B-Positive LE 2025, a 6 x 52 toro that brings a bold new twist...
Tatuaje Rolls Out Limited-Edition Corojo Versions of T110, Cohete, and Avión 13
Tatuaje Cigars is set to release three highly anticipated Corojo-wrapped vitolas this August, giving fans of the brand a fresh take on some of its most sought-after blends. The...
Foundation Cigar Company Ships New Wise Man Lanceros
Foundation Cigar Company has begun shipping its newest Wise Man Corojo and Wise Man Maduro Lancero vitolas to select premium tobacconists across the United States. First unveiled...
Foundation Cigar Company Launches Exclusive Primer Fábrica 1810 Event Series
Foundation Cigar Company has announced a nationwide rollout of its Primer Fábrica 1810 cigar, following its debut at the 2025 PCA Trade Show. This limited-production, event-only...
U.S. Senator Ashley Moody Visits J.C. Newman’s Historic El Reloj Factory
This week, the Fuente and Newman families welcomed U.S. Senator Ashley Moody to J.C. Newman Cigar Co.’s iconic El Reloj factory in Tampa, Florida—the heart of America’s “Cigar...
Taking it Easy in The Big Easy
New Orleans is one of the most unique cities in the United States. Throughout its history the city, or the area around it, has been home to Native American tribes, Spanish...
PCA Member Update: Addressing U.S. Tariff Measures
On April 2, 2025, the White House introduced a sweeping trade policy shift, set to impact the premium cigar industry among others. Starting April 5, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. EDT, a...
Habana Port: Smoking in The Big Easy
In the late 19th century, shortly after New Orleans’ Mardi Gras celebration began to take on its carnival-like spirit, New Orleans was known around the world as the cigar...
Premium Cigar Association Releases New Digital Editions of Publications
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has announced the availability of new digital editions of its publications PCA The Magazine, PCA Attendee Guide, and PCA The Almanac. These...
Cigar Tourism: A Celebration of Craft, Culture and Commerce
Cigar tourism isn’t just catching on — it’s becoming a cultural movement, and a unique tool to support the commerce of cigars. The modern-day cigar enthusiast is...
Black Label Trading Co.: The Courage to be Different
Inspired by the world of fashion and spirits, where the “label” is the centerpiece of the brand, Black Label Trading Company has been turning heads since it was launched by James...
Women of PCA: To Empower … and to Thrive
Being a woman in this industry has been a journey. A journey that I would not change at all. A few years ago I did an interview for a college student who was writing a paper...
PCA Announces Winners of 2025 Step Up Awards Honoring Advocacy Champions
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Step Up Awards, which recognize outstanding leadership and dedication to premium tobacco...
Procigar 2025: The Start of Something New
When you are a part of the media, the first quarter of the year is typically viewed as "festival season." This is the time of year you know will spend time in many airports, your...