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Phillips & King Announce Return to PCA26
Phillips & King are proud to announce the return of one of the industry’s most trusted and long-standing distributors to the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show in...
Ferio Tego Announces 2024 Elegancia and Generoso Vintage Releases
Ferio Tego is bringing back its highly anticipated annual releases with the arrival of the 2024 editions of Elegancia and Generoso, shipping to retailers this August. Now in...
Retailer Milestones Marked with Memorable Smokes
In the premium cigar industry, a milestone anniversary isn’t just a reason to celebrate—it’s a chance to create something unforgettable for cigar enthusiasts to enjoy. This year,...
Registration Now Open for the 2026 Puro Sabor Festival in Nicaragua
The 2026 edition of Puro Sabor, Nicaragua’s premier cigar festival, is now open for registration—and cigar retailers and enthusiasts alike are encouraged to act fast to secure...
VegaFina Relaunches Classic and 1998 Lines with U.S.-Exclusive Formats
VegaFina is relaunching its Classic and 1998 lines in the U.S. this August, debuting refreshed packaging and exclusive new formats designed for the American market. The relaunch...
Casa Carrillo Expands Encore Black Line with New Bulwarks Vitola
Casa Carrillo Cigars is expanding its Encore Black series with the release of the Encore Black Bulwarks, a new 6 x 58 Perfecto scheduled to begin shipping to retailers...
Patina and Viso Horny Collaborate on Limited-Edition “Verdigris” Robusto
Patina Cigars and Viso Horny have teamed up to release Verdigris, a small-batch collaborative cigar now shipping to retailers nationwide. The 5 x 52 robusto is handcrafted at...
CAO Launches Arcana Stokk
CAO has announced the release of Stokk, the latest expression in its experimental Arcana series and one of the brand’s most innovative projects to date. Crafted in collaboration...
Remembering Heinrich Villiger: A Titan of the Premium Cigar Industry
The premium cigar industry is mourning the loss of Heinrich Villiger, the long-serving chairman and guiding force behind Villiger Söhne AG, who passed away peacefully on July 25,...
J.C. Newman Launches Diamond Crown Tampa Featuring Florida-Grown Tobacco
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has debuted a special new release that ties together family legacy, local pride, and premium craftsmanship. The Diamond Crown Tampa was officially launched...
Cohiba Expands Portfolio with Rubicon: A Global Blend Rooted in Complexity and Balance
Cohiba is set to debut Rubicon, a new full-time addition to its premium lineup that reflects both a continuation and evolution of the brand’s signature blending philosophy....
Alec Bradley Introduces Limited-Edition Kintsugi Wabi Sabi
Alec Bradley is expanding on one of its most popular lines with a thoughtful, small-batch release: Kintsugi Wabi Sabi. This limited-edition cigar, crafted by AJ Fernandez in...
CAO Launches Surplus: Value-Driven Line Designed to Broaden Appeal
CAO is introducing a new line aimed at delivering its signature blending expertise to a wider range of consumers. Surplus by CAO is a trio of budget-friendly cigars built for...
Clover by Fiserv: The Smart POS Solution for Cigar Retailers and Lounges
As a cigar retailer or lounge owner, you know that every detail matters—from the quality of your cigars to the experience you offer your customers. That’s why the Premium Cigar...
Montecristo Marks 90 Years with Limited-Edition Anniversary Release and Retail Event Tour
Montecristo is celebrating nine decades of excellence with the debut of a rare, limited-edition cigar designed to honor its storied heritage while appealing to modern...
The Wizard of Oz: OZ Family Cigars
How do we gauge success? Is it financial, as in the acquisition of wealth? Is it through relationships such as friendship, marriage and family? Could it be the accomplishment of...
Casablanca Cigar Bar, Other Retailers Dig Out from Hurricane Helene
The devasting impact of Hurricane Helene, which decimated thousands of lives in western North Carolina, didn’t spare those in the premium cigar industry. Casablanca Cigar Bar,...
JM Tobacco: Crafting Affordable Luxury for the Everyday Aficionado
Thank God it wasn’t a tie. Or a watch. Or cologne or even a toolset. No, it’s hard to imagine where Anto Mahroukian, president of JM Tobacco, would be these days if he had...
Update from the Executive Director: Fall 2024/Winter 2025 Edition
The PCA is under construction. In September, the PCA board of directors and staff hosted their bi-annual meeting in Washington, D.C., in an office that was literally under...
50 Years of Quesada Cigars
In Manuel Quesada’s words, “A good cigar is one that gives you pleasure; the one that in every puff gives you the enjoyment of a good moment.” With Quesada Cigars entering its...
The Blend: Kingmakers Cigars’ Kelsey Plum Signature Toro
“Celebrate the wins in life with those who are there every step of the way.” - Kelsey PlumSo says the motto that emblazons every box of Kelsey Plum Signature cigars, a fresh,...
The Blend: Wildfire Wanderer Robusto
Oh, Wildfire Wanderer Robusto, you had me at Cold Aroma! The moment this mahogany-colored heater slid out from its cellophane sleeve I was enveloped in fragrant aromas of...
What We’re Smoking: Diamond Crown Julius Caeser Toro
Cigar: Diamond Crown Julius Caeser Size: Toro Smoke time: 50 minutes Appearance & AromaThe Diamond Crown Julius Caeser is housed within a leather finish box with gold...
Tricks of the Trade: A Review of David vs. Goliath by David Garofalo
Being assigned, as I am, to proffer some grain of useful opinion on the sales of pipes and pipe tobaccos in this column every issue, I sometimes know in advance exactly what I...