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Tobacco Junction Opens Red Anchor Lounge in Tyler, Texas
Tobacco Junction has officially opened the Red Anchor Lounge, an exclusive space created in collaboration with United Cigars. Located inside the retailer’s Troup Highway store,...
Casa Carrillo Honors Veterans with Battleborn Warriors Limited Edition
Casa Carrillo is set to release a special limited-edition cigar this fall—Battleborn Warriors, created as a heartfelt tribute to America’s veterans and first responders. The...
Tatuaje Revives the Mummy in Latest Redux Release
Tatuaje Cigars has announced the return of one of its most hauntingly popular blends with the release of the Tatuaje Mummy Redux. The latest addition to the Redux Monsters line...
Foundation Cigars Strengthens International Team with Appointment of George Frakes
Foundation Cigar Company has announced the appointment of George Frakes as Director of International Sales, a move that reinforces the company’s commitment to expanding its...
PCA Strengthens International Ties with Diplomatic Engagements in London
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) was hosted by members of the diplomatic community in the United Kingdom during a series of meetings held between September 9–10, 2025, by its...
Dominican Republic to Showcase Leadership at The Cigar Conference 2025 in Dubai
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is honored to announce the participation of the Dominican Republic´s Ambassador Herrera Franco in the World Cigar Show 2025 held in Dubai on...
Artista Cigars Unveils New Releases Ahead of InterTabac
Artista Cigars is preparing for a busy fall with several product debuts set to pre-launch at InterTabac 2025 in Dortmund, Germany. Retailers and distributors can expect a mix of...
BLK WKS Unleashes Tigersaurus for 10th Anniversary Celebration
Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) is marking a milestone with the release of Tigersaurus, a bold new limited edition crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua. The cigar...
Micallef Expands Color Series with Bold New “Green” Release
Micallef Cigars is adding a fresh splash of color to humidors with the debut of the Micallef Green, the fifth installment in its acclaimed Color Series. Following the success of...
La Aurora Announces Relaunch of Especiales in the U.S. in Partnership with PCA
La Aurora is proud to re-launch Especiales in the U.S. in partnership with the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) for its Fall Fundraiser, as its origins are rooted in the feedback...
Scandinavian Tobacco Group Reveals Q2 2025 Results
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) released its Q2 2025 earnings report, delivering a mixed financial picture with clear implications for the premium cigar trade. Delivered on...
PCA and TPE Partner to Elevate Industry Advocacy and Education at TPE26
Total Product Expo (TPE) is proud to announce a dynamic partnership with the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) for TPE26, aimed at strengthening the premium cigar industry through...
Drew Estate Debuts Nica Rustica Shade
Drew Estate expands the beloved Nica Rustica line with the launch of Nica Rustica Shade, unveiled on its Freestyle Live show this August. A welcome addition for fans of...
Davidoff Chefs Edition 2025: A Culinary Collaboration in Cigar Form
Davidoff of Geneva is once again bridging the worlds of fine dining and premium tobacco with the upcoming release of the Davidoff Chefs Edition 2025. This limited-edition cigar...
Hiram & Solomon Appoints Benoît Bail as Vice President of Sales
Hiram & Solomon Cigars has named Benoît Bail as its new Vice President of Sales, signaling a major step in the company’s growth both in the United States and abroad. In his...
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...
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...
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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,...