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Davidoff of Geneva Celebrates Grand Reopening of Iconic Madison Avenue Boutique
Davidoff of Geneva USA has officially reopened its flagship boutique on Madison Avenue in New York City, unveiling a complete transformation of the historic space. First opened...
XIKAR Expands Distribution of Innovative Hedron Lighter
Quality Importers Trading Company is expanding distribution of the XIKAR Hedron Lighter, following a successful limited release earlier this year. The Hedron has already made...
Crowned Heads Prepares Release of Blood Medicine B-Positive LE 2025
Crowned Heads is set to expand its Blood Medicine brand this fall with the upcoming launch of Blood Medicine B-Positive LE 2025, a 6 x 52 toro that brings a bold new twist...
Tatuaje Rolls Out Limited-Edition Corojo Versions of T110, Cohete, and Avión 13
Tatuaje Cigars is set to release three highly anticipated Corojo-wrapped vitolas this August, giving fans of the brand a fresh take on some of its most sought-after blends. The...
Foundation Cigar Company Ships New Wise Man Lanceros
Foundation Cigar Company has begun shipping its newest Wise Man Corojo and Wise Man Maduro Lancero vitolas to select premium tobacconists across the United States. First unveiled...
Foundation Cigar Company Launches Exclusive Primer Fábrica 1810 Event Series
Foundation Cigar Company has announced a nationwide rollout of its Primer Fábrica 1810 cigar, following its debut at the 2025 PCA Trade Show. This limited-production, event-only...
U.S. Senator Ashley Moody Visits J.C. Newman’s Historic El Reloj Factory
This week, the Fuente and Newman families welcomed U.S. Senator Ashley Moody to J.C. Newman Cigar Co.’s iconic El Reloj factory in Tampa, Florida—the heart of America’s “Cigar...
TUECOM Launches Turnkey E-Commerce Solution for Certified Tobacconists
Tobacconist University (TU) has introduced TUECOM, a fully customizable, standalone e-commerce platform built specifically for certified retail tobacconists. Designed to...
Registration Now Open for Procigar Festival 2026: “From Soil to Soul”
The Dominican Republic is calling—and for cigar enthusiasts, there’s no week on the calendar quite like the Procigar Festival. Registration is officially open for the 18th annual...
PCA Appoints Ricardo Carioni as Director of International Affairs & Education
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is proud to announce the appointment of Ricardo Carioni as its new Director of International Affairs and Education. This position signals the...
New Boveda 50-Count Humidor Offers Six Months of Maintenance-Free Cigar Storage
Boveda, long trusted by cigar smokers for its “set-it-and-forget-it” humidity control, has introduced a humidor built entirely around its signature two-way humidity packs. The...
Lampert Cigars Expands Ocean Breeze Line with Two New Vitolas
Lampert Cigars is adding more variety to its popular Ocean Breeze line with the introduction of two new sizes—Gordito (4 x 58) and Toro Grande (6 ½ x 56)—joining the original...
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,...
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...
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...















