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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...
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....
David Garofalo: The Cigar Retailing Authority
They call him the Cigar Authority, and not only because that is the title of his famous podcast. David Garofalo finds himself among the day’s quintessential cigar men by fairly...
Meet WNBA’s Kelsey Plum: Cigar Maker
Kelsey Plum is a star professional basketball player known for her impressive career both in college and in the WNBA. Playing for the University of Washington Huskies, Plum once...
How to Make Your Next Event Your Best One Yet
Let’s face it—the in-store event is not what it used to be. Blame it on a challenging economy, the season, or even the pandemic, but for many tobacconists, executing a successful...
New Member Highlight: The Louisville Thoroughbred Society
Tell us about the Louisville Thoroughbred Society. Oliver De La Garza, LTS Cigar Manager: The Louisville Thoroughbred Society is a private, members-only social club that offers...
How C.L.E. Cigars is Giving Back to Honduras
There were many indicators in the early life of Christian Eiroa pointing him toward a future of entrepreneurship in cigar making. First, he grew up in Honduras and spent much of...
Global Trade Alert
[Update – October 3, 2024] Joint Statement Regarding Master Contract: “The International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. have reached a...
Get Familiar With Your PCA Benefits
Did you know your Premium Cigar Association (PCA) membership can save you and your business big money on everything from credit card processing, freight shipping, car rentals,...
Wildfire Cigars Is Burning Up the Market
There are better-known brands. There are companies that build their own factories and grow their own tobacco. There are cigar makers who are treated like rockstars. But nobody, I...
PCA Recognized at 2024 Cigar Trophy Awards
As part of its annual Cigar Trophy Awards, Cigar Journal recognizes people or organizations for their special achievements in the promotion of cigar culture. At the 2024 Cigar...