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Smoker Friendly Moves Key Industry Events to Wyoming in 2026
One of the premium tobacco industry’s longest-running retail and consumer gatherings is set for a major shift in 2026, as Smoker Friendly relocates both of its flagship events...
Altadis Brings Romeo y Julieta Back to the Kentucky Derby Stage
Altadis U.S.A. is once again aligning one of its most recognizable brands with one of the most recognizable events in American culture. With the release of the Romeo y...
Davidoff Expands Zino Portfolio with Zino Honduras
Zino is entering a new phase with the introduction of Zino Honduras, a release that signals a deliberate evolution of the brand’s identity within Davidoff’s broader...
Cavalier Genève Cigars Marks 10 Years with Anniversary Release Ahead of PCA26
As the premium cigar industry prepares for the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Cavalier Genève Cigars has announced a new release commemorating its...
Quesada Cigars Introduces New Brand Identity Ahead of PCA26
As the premium cigar industry looks ahead to the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Quesada Cigars is preparing to present an updated brand identity that...
Joya de Nicaragua Prepares Patriotic Release Ahead of PCA26
As the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show approaches, Joya de Nicaragua is set to introduce a new limited-edition release tied to a broader milestone: the...
LOFB Cigars Introduces “Department of Honor” PCA Exclusive Release
As the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show approaches, LOFB Cigars has announced its first PCA-exclusive release, a limited-edition offering centered on a...
J.SANN & SON and S.T. Dupont to Launch Boutique Experience in Wynwood
A new retail concept taking shape in Miami’s Wynwood Art District is aiming to push the premium cigar experience further into the world of luxury lifestyle and collectorship....
Aganorsa Leaf Previews New Releases Ahead of PCA26 Trade Show
As the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) prepares for its 2026 Trade Show in New Orleans, Aganorsa Leaf has announced a series of new offerings that will be introduced in...
Artista Cigars Announces New Product Releases Ahead of PCA26
As the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) prepares for the 2026 Trade Show in New Orleans, Artista Cigars has announced a range of new products and line extensions that...
Altadis U.S.A. Showcases New Releases Ahead of PCA26 Trade Show
As the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) prepares for its 2026 Trade Show (PCA26) in New Orleans, Altadis U.S.A. has announced a series of new releases that will be featured around...
Don Emmanuel to Debut Sun & Moon Limited Edition at PCA 2026
Don Emmanuel Cigars is preparing to introduce a new limited release at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show (PCA26) in New Orleans, with a project that centers on...
La Aurora to Debut Prime Collection at PCA 2026
La Aurora is preparing to introduce a new high-end offering with the Prime Collection, a curated assortment of some of the brand’s most sought-after and limited cigars, set to...
Crowned Heads to Debut Moonflower at PCA 2026
Crowned Heads is set to introduce Moonflower, a new regular production line that marks a significant milestone for the brand and its long-standing partnership with My Father...
Perdomo Legacy Father & Son Set to Debut at PCA 2026
Perdomo Cigars is preparing to introduce a new limited release with Perdomo Legacy Father & Son, a project that brings together two generations of blending experience and...
A Capital Chance: Lincoln, Nebraska’s Capital Cigar Lounge
In business, luck isn’t random. It’s engineered. As Louis Pasteur said, “Chance favors only the prepared mind.” See an opportunity, seize on it—a common mantra for business...
5 Aesthetic Upgrades to Your Store that will Keep Customers Coming Back
The smell of cedar when you walk into the humidor. The lighting adjusted on dimmers to reflect the time of day and desired vibe. A curated playlist that keeps people interested...
How to Achieve Excellence in Customer Service
Excellent customer service in today’s competitive environment is characterized in many ways. After interviewing, visiting, and reading with some of my favorite customer service...
Your Walk-in Humidor
Premium cigars are typically not an impulse buy. Whether your customer is a connoisseur or a new cigar smoker, all of their senses are in play when they make their choice of what...
The Blend Review: HVC Edición Especial 2015 10th Year Anniversary Especiales
HVC Edición Especial 2015 10th Year Anniversary Size: Especiales (6 ½ x 48) Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Country of Manufacture: Nicaragua...
Cigar Lounge or Tobacconist: The Difference Pipes Can Make
“It reminds of my grandfather” is something we often hear as newcomers to Georgetown Tobacco walk through our doors. Founded in 1964, we began primarily as a pipe shop— It wasn’t...
The Blend Review: Tabanero Momentum Robusto
Tabanero Momentum Size: Robusto (5 x 50) Wrapper: Mexico (San Andrés) Binder: Ecuador Filler: Nicaragua Produced at the Origen Cigars S.A. factory in Estelí, Nicaragua Available...
PCA and We Card Team Up for Free Training Course
As part of its ongoing focus on education, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has teamed up with the We Card Program, Inc., for a special deal. Current retail members of the PCA...
Report on Nicaragua and PCA Response
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is actively working on addressing the situation involving this week's "Report on Nicaragua's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Labor...