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Aganorsa Leaf Expands Supreme Leaf Line with New Toro 109
Aganorsa Leaf is expanding its highly sought-after Supreme Leaf portfolio with the introduction of a new Toro 109 vitola, offering retailers another compelling format for one of...
Jennifer Nichole Returns to Hiram & Solomon
Hiram & Solomon Cigars has announced the return of a familiar face to its national sales team, welcoming Jennifer Nichole back to the brand as a National Sales...
Davidoff Expands Winston Churchill “The Late Hour” Line With New Belicoso Format
Davidoff is set to introduce a new chapter in its acclaimed Winston Churchill “The Late Hour” series with the upcoming release of a Belicoso—a compact, 4 1/2 x 46 figurado...
J.C. Newman Revives Historic Sarzedas Brand With New Nicaraguan Release
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has opened a new chapter in its storied portfolio with the return of Sarzedas, a heritage brand first rolled by the Newman family in 1900. Once known across...
PCA and Award-Winning Author Nick Hammond Announce Landmark Collaboration
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is proud to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with renowned British author and journalist Nick Hammond to create Around the World in 80...
La Flor Dominicana and Tobacconist of Greenwich Launch Rare Finds Series
A landmark partnership between La Flor Dominicana (LFD) and The Tobacconist of Greenwich is set to deliver one of the most exclusive cigar releases and collector experiences of...
Don Emmanuel Cigars Expands Distribution Across the Caribbean and Latin America
Don Emmanuel Cigars—a boutique brand defined by artistry, cultural depth, and the blending mastery of both Don Emmanuel and the legendary Eladio Díaz—is expanding into several...
Foundation Cigar Company Expands Canadian Presence
Foundation Cigar Company is taking a major step forward in its international growth strategy with the announcement of a new national distribution partnership with Brigham...
J.C. Newman Ships The El Reloj Collection
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has begun shipping one of its most meaningful releases yet: The El Reloj Collection, a 10-cigar box set handcrafted in the company’s historic Tampa factory...
J.C. Newman Restores Historic Sanchez y Haya Building
A landmark of Tampa’s cigar legacy is returning to life. The historic Sanchez y Haya Hotel, built in 1910 and long left to deteriorate, has entered its final phase of restoration...
HVC Introduces Limited Hot Cake “Fresh Out the Oven” Broadleaf Figurado Box Press
HVC Cigars is expanding its popular Hot Cake portfolio with a new limited-production release: the Hot Cake “Fresh Out the Oven” Broadleaf in a Figurado box-pressed format....
J.C. Newman Releases Limited-Edition “The Brick House is on Fire” for TAA Retailers
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has officially begun shipping its newest limited-edition release: The Brick House is on Fire, a creative and fiery twist on one of the company’s most...
Duran Cigars Debuts Roberto Duran Reserva
Duran Cigars has unveiled a major milestone in its family legacy with the release of the Roberto Duran Reserva, a new super-premium line that marks the first blend ever crafted...
Powstanie Cigars Unleashes the 2025 War Bear “War Bear of Mass Destruction”
Powstanie Cigars is charging into 2025 with its boldest War Bear release yet, unveiling the War Bear of Mass Destruction—a limited-production perfecto that expands on the series’...
PG Cigars Marks 35 Years With Two Special Anniversary Releases
Paul Garmirian Inc., one of the most respected names in boutique, small-production premium cigars, is commemorating its 35th anniversary with the debut of two limited-edition...
One Big Beautiful Bill and its Impact on You
The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (H.R.1, 119th Congress) presents several significant implications for Premium Cigar Association (PCA) members and the broader...
Klaas Kelner: In Pursuit of a Dream
The name Kelner carries a lot of weight in the world of premium cigars. The Kelner family is synonymous with tobacco and with blending and working with some of the biggest names...
The Blend Review: Big Sky Madison Toro
Big Sky Madison Toro: 6 1/4 x 52 Wrapper: Ecuador Habano Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaragua Ometepe, Jalapa, Estelí & Condega Country of Manufacture: Nicaragua...
Five Questions: Nirka Reyes Estrella, De Los Reyes Cigars
Premium Cigar Association (PCA): What's the biggest challenge you face upholding the values and history of six generations in tobacco?Nirka Reyes Estrella: Maintaining tradition...
Aganorsa Leaf: Love of the Leaf
Aganorsa Leaf, a premium cigar company whose motto, “Our strength is our leaf,” has evolved over the years. As a company, it holds a different place in different people’s lives....
The Blend Review: Escobar Cigars Habano Robusto
Escobar Cigars Habano Robusto Size: 5 x 50 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Honduras and Nicaragua Country of Manufacture: Nicaragua MSRP: $13.50 per cigar or...
What We’re Smoking: Black Star Line Lalibela Toro
Cigar: Black Star Line Lalibela Size: ToroSmoke time: 1 hours, 25 minutes Appearance & AromaI am smoking the Lalibela in my office. I am not pairing anything with the cigar...
Beats and Blends: The Story Behind Escobar Cigars
What do you get when you take a couple of committed cigar enthusiasts turning their passionate hobby into a business, ally them with two of the world’s top cigar producers making...
New Member Highlight: Black River Tobacco Co., Dunn, North Carolina
Premium Cigar Association (PCA): Tell us about your shop.Frank D’Alesio: The Black River Tobacco Company started in 2021 out of a passion for cigar smoking, spending time with...