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Stoic Cigars Introduces Equanimity
Stoic Cigars is expanding its premium portfolio with the release of a new line that blends philosophical inspiration with intricate tobacco craftsmanship. Launching this...
“VIP with Mechelle” Cigar Education Series Comes to the DMV This Summer
Premium cigar retailers and enthusiasts in the Washington, D.C. metro area will soon have the opportunity to attend an exclusive cigar education event designed to elevate the...
Black Label Trading Company Ships Eletto to Retailers
Fabrica Oveja Negra, the Nicaraguan factory behind Black Label Trading Company and Black Works Studio, has announced two new releases: Eletto from Black Label Trading Company...
Chillin’ Moose Ships New Toro Sampler Pack to Retailers
Chillin' Moose is now offering some of its lineup of premium cigars in a convenient new sampler pack. Earlier this month, Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) began shipping the...
Drew Estate’s S.T. Dupont Liga Privada Collection Now Includes Rare Cigars
The upcoming S.T. Dupont Liga Privada 10 Aniversario Collection, first introduced at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show, is getting an upgrade. Today, Drew...
Casa Carrillo Ships E.P. Carrillo Connecticut
Casa Carrillo cigars has shipped the latest addition to its Essence Series–the E.P. Carrillo Connecticut. This the fourth release within this new series of cigars that celebrates...
La Aurora to Release La Aurora 120 Aniversario Lancero
This summer, La Aurora will release a new Lancero size of its 120 Aniversario premium cigar. Previously, the Lancero of this cigar was only available as part of the Limited...
Davidoff Reports Strong 2024 Despite Economic Challenges
In a year that challenged many in the premium cigar space, Oettinger Davidoff AG posted a strong performance in 2024. With CHF 541.7 million in sales and a modest 0.9% real...
Punch Knuckle Buster Stubby 6-Pack Ships in July
Punch Cigars is launching a new Knuckle Buster humidified pack containing six cigars. The Knuckle Buster Stubby Pack contains two Knuckle Buster Habanos, two Knuckle Buster...
Crowned Heads’ Las Calaveras EL 2025 Shipping in July
Crowned Heads is announcing the eleventh release in its Las Calaveras series, the Las Calaveras EL 2025. For the first time in seven years, and only the second time in the...
Casa Carrillo Ships Pledge of Allegiance 2025
Casa Carrillo is now shipping its third annual release of its Pledge Of Allegiance premium cigar. Inspired by the American dream and the journey of Casa Carrillo founder Ernesto...
Hoyo de Monterrey Shade Ships to Retailers
After the successful launches of Rojo and Oscuro, a third offering from Hoyo de Monterrey is on the way. The new release, called Hoyo de Monterrey Shade, is shipping now to...
CAO Introduces Compact Amazon Basin Daggers
CAO's limited-edition Amazon Basin series is getting a new release. Amazon Basin Daggers is a new cigar that offers the signature Amazon Basin blend in a new compact 4 x 38 size....
Cohiba Cigars Readies 2025 Spectre Release
Cohiba is preparing for the latest release of its ultra-premium cigar, Spectre. Available as a limited-edition, this special cigar features rare tobaccos that were blended using...
Powstanie Ships SBC24 to Retailers
Powstanie Cigars is now shipping SBC24 to retailers. This is a limited-production premium cigar that retailers were able to place orders for at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association...
PCA and HumidifGroup Collaborate on “The Cloakroom”
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA), the leading authority in advocacy for specialty tobacco retailers, has teamed up with HumidifGroup for a special project–a unique humidor....
The Epicenter of the Premium Cigar Industry
As we prepare for the "Superbowl" of the premium cigar industry, the PCA trade show, in New Orleans this April, the state of your trade association and the overall industry...
What We’re Smoking: Casa de Sueños El Soñador Salomon
Cigar:De Los Reyes Casa de Sueños El Soñador Size: Salomon Smoke time: 1 hour, 35 minutes Appearance & AromaI’m smoking De Los Reyes’ Casa de Sueños El Soñador outside at a...
Topper Cigars 1894: 130 Years in the Making
One hundred and thirty years of continuous operation is an impressive feat for any business, particularly a U.S. cigar maker. With numerous 5-, 10- and 20-year anniversaries...
The Victory Cigar: A Timeless Tradition of Triumph
There’s something unmistakable about the aroma of a fine cigar—it’s the smell of success, of battles won, of challenges overcome. Whether it’s a championship locker room, a...
Premium Cigar Association Announces the 2025 Best of the Leaf Awards Finalists
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announces the finalists for the second annual Best of the Leaf Awards. The PCA Best of the Leaf Awards are...
How to Improve Your Store’s Public Relations Strategy
Do you need help figuring out how to promote your retail business properly? If you answered yes, then you are not alone. Tobacconists need help with marketing and growing...
Georgetown Tobacco Celebrates 60 Years in the Industry
This is not a story about cigars. Nor is it, really, a story about a premium tobacco shop’s diamond anniversary. Those things are on the periphery, for certain, but Georgetown...
PCA Goes to Nicaragua: A Look Back at Puro Sabor 2025
In the cigar industry, you are likely to hear the talking point that over 300 hands touch every premium cigar made before it reaches a store's shelf. This is an important talking...