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Duran Cigars Debuts Roberto Duran Reserva
Duran Cigars has unveiled a major milestone in its family legacy with the release of the Roberto Duran Reserva, a new super-premium line that marks the first blend ever crafted...
Powstanie Cigars Unleashes the 2025 War Bear “War Bear of Mass Destruction”
Powstanie Cigars is charging into 2025 with its boldest War Bear release yet, unveiling the War Bear of Mass Destruction—a limited-production perfecto that expands on the series’...
PG Cigars Marks 35 Years With Two Special Anniversary Releases
Paul Garmirian Inc., one of the most respected names in boutique, small-production premium cigars, is commemorating its 35th anniversary with the debut of two limited-edition...
Crowned Heads Unveils New Look for Iconic Jericho Hill Line
Crowned Heads is giving one of its most recognizable cigar lines a fresh visual identity. The company has announced a full rebrand of Jericho Hill, the widely acclaimed...
Foundation Cigar Company Reveals 2025 Tabernacle Knight Commander Release
Foundation Cigar Company has announced the arrival of the 2025 Tabernacle Knight Commander, the latest annual installment in the brand’s highly regarded limited-edition series....
Black Label Trading Co. Ships 2025 Deliverance Nocturne to Retailers
Black Label Trading Co. (BLTC) has announced that its highly anticipated Deliverance Nocturne is set to ship next week, marking only the third release of the limited-production...
Procigar Launches Retailer-Exclusive Program for the 2026 Procigar Festival
Procigar has announced a major new initiative for retail tobacconists attending the upcoming Procigar Festival 2026, unveiling a Retailer Exclusive Program designed to give...
World Cigar Show Launches in Dubai with Resounding Global Success
The inaugural World Cigar Show, organized by Quartz with support from the Premium Cigar Association (PCA), made a commanding debut in Dubai last week, establishing a new global...
Rocky Patel Unveils Thirtieth Anniversary Cigar
Celebrating 30 years in premium cigars, Rocky Patel introduces the Thirtieth Anniversary edition — a milestone release designed to salute the brand’s heritage while offering a...
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. to Craft Official America250 Cigars in Celebration of the Nation’s Semiquincentennial
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2026, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has announced a historic collaboration with America250, the official organization...
Crowned Heads Expands Tennessee Waltz Line with New Vitolas and Updated Look
Crowned Heads has announced the long-awaited expansion of its celebrated Tennessee Waltz line — a cigar that has served as both a tribute to the company’s home state and a...
Duran Cigars Returns to the U.S. Market, Marking a New Era for the Family-Owned Brand
After several years of international expansion across Europe and Asia, Duran Cigars has officially returned to the United States. The relaunch marks a new chapter for the...
Scandinavian Tobacco Group Q3 2025: Handmade Cigars Show Stability as New Strategy Nears Launch
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) released its third-quarter 2025 results, reporting net sales of DKK 2.4 billion (≈ $340 million), down 3 percent year over year but holding...
CAO Unveils Two New Samplers for 2025: Flathead & Outpost Vol. 2
Flathead Sampler 2025: A Tribute to Power and Precision CAO is celebrating its legacy of bold design and muscular flavor with the Flathead Sampler 2025, a collection crafted for...
Fratello Unveils the Final Chapter in Its Concealed Carry Series: AA 1935
Fratello Cigars has announced the sixth and final installment in its acclaimed Concealed Carry Series — AA 1935, a cigar that reflects on indulgence, restraint, and the complex...
PCA and We Card Team Up for Free Training Course
As part of its ongoing focus on education, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has teamed up with the We Card Program, Inc., for a special deal. Current retail members of the PCA...
Report on Nicaragua and PCA Response
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is actively working on addressing the situation involving this week's "Report on Nicaragua's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Labor...
PCA Fall 2025 Update
The level of activity this summer has been a constant bustle with very little reprieve. Our staff and board of directors have been completing projects on a nearly daily basis...
What We’re Smoking: Matilde Limited Exposure No. 2 Robusto
Cigar: Matilde Limited Exposure No. 2Size: RobustoSmoke time: 1 hour, 12 minutes Appearance & AromaSitting in my lounge, I’m drawn to Matilde’s cigar band—a rich purple with...
University of Houston and PCA Deliver Hospitality Masterclass
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA), in partnership with the University of Houston’s Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership, proudly concluded its pioneering...
What We’re Smoking: AJ Fernandez Días de Gloria Corona
Cigar: AJ Fernandez Días de Gloria Size: CoronaSmoke time: 1 hours, 15 minutes I am a huge fan of a nice cold matcha latte. I know, I know, many will say, Oh this drink is a fad....
PCA, CRA, and Manufacturers File Emergency Court Motion to Halt California’s Unworkable Tobacco Regulations
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA), along with Cigar Rights of America (CRA), Rocky Patel Premium Cigars, Inc., Oliva Cigar Co., Piloto Cigars, Inc. (d/b/a Padrón Cigars, Inc.),...
Exclusive Eventbrite Premium Discount Now Available to PCA Members
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is proud to announce Eventbrite as its newest Preferred Vendor partner, providing current PCA members with access to one of the leading global...
Five Questions: Howard Gumbs, Jr., Founder of Howard G Cigars
PCA: Tell us a little about yourself and your company Howard g cigars.Howard Gumbs, Jr.: I’m from Orlando, Florida, and my background is in sales and marketing. I started smoking...