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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...
I Know What You Did Last Summer
The Summer of 2024 has arrived. The last time we entered June through September without a PCA trade show the following events were happening: Belarusians Protest for Fair and...
Casa Carrillo: A Factory’s Evolution
For many cigar companies in the Dominican Republic, each year’s Procigar Festival offers an opportunity to debut a new cigar release. For those at E.P. Carrillo, there was a...
Women of PCA: The Power of Unity
As a lifelong New Yorker, I’m very familiar with the saying “A dollar and a dream.” It was coined by the New York State Lottery years ago and now has become a popular saying with...
Springtime is a Good Time for Show Time
Spring is, for pipe smokers of refined taste (just my opinion, mind you), prime season for breaking out the Virginia tobaccos we’ve kept aging in the vault all through the long,...
Squire Cigars Celebrates its Golden Anniversary
Success can be achieved in a variety of ways, among them hard work, long hours, and dedication to attaining a goal. But there are some qualities which go beyond sheer effort....
PCA Names Inaugural Winners for Top Retail Members
At the PCA 2024 Trade Show, the association announced the winners of the inaugural PCA Best of the Leaf Awards. The award program is designed to showcase the premium retail...
West Tampa Tobacco Co.’s Circle of Life
If it wasn’t for a chance meeting and subsequent friendship with another expecting father struck up during Lamaze classes in preparation for the birth of his daughter, Sara, it’s...
New PCA Member Benefits
Retirement, health, and recruitment plans offer added value to PCA membership During this year’s PCA Trade Show, the association announced three new benefit programs for PCA...
New PCA Board Members
Why did you run for election to the board, and what do you hope to accomplish during your tenure? Lissette Pérez-Carrillo E.P. CarrilloMiami, Florida “I feel I can offer the PCA...