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J.C. Newman Begins Shipping America250 Cigar Humidor
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has announced the shipment of its America250 Cigar Humidor, a limited-edition release created in partnership with Milwaukee Humidor Co. to commemorate the...
Villiger Expands 1888 Portfolio with New San Andrés Line
Villiger Cigars has announced the release of the Villiger 1888 San Andrés, a new addition to the company’s 1888 portfolio. The line joins the existing Villiger 1888 Dominican...
PCA Announces New Initiative in Mexico
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced PCA Connect Mexico 2026, a new international market-development initiative taking place August 24–30, 2026, in partnership with...
Drew Estate Announces New Executive Roles for Jonathan Drew and Andrew Duncan
Drew Estate has announced a series of executive leadership changes, including the promotion of founder Jonathan Drew Sann to Chief Innovation Officer and the hiring of...
Procigar Appoints Ciro Cascella as President, Reaffirms Commitment to Education Initiatives
The Procigar has announced the appointment of Ciro Cascella as president for the 2026–2028 term, while also outlining continued efforts focused on education and social...
Villiger Appoints Christoph Schüpbach as New CEO
Villiger Söhne Holding AG has announced the appointment of Christoph Schüpbach as Chief Executive Officer of the Villiger Group, effective June 1, 2026. The company stated that...
Room101 Expands Portfolio with Big Payback Extra Fuerte 70s and Johnny Tobacconaut Maduro
General Cigar Co. has announced two new releases from Room101 Cigars: Big Payback Extra Fuerte 70s and Johnny Tobacconaut Maduro. The releases expand two existing lines within...
AVO Cigars Introduces Expresivo Line and Unveils Updated Brand Identity
Oettinger Davidoff Group has announced the launch of AVO Expresivo, a new cigar line, alongside a global brand refresh for AVO Cigars. The announcement was made at the 2026...
Partagas Expands Y Nada Más Line with Cibao Release
General Cigar Co. has announced the release of Partagas Y Nada Más Cibao, the second cigar in the Y Nada Más series. The release follows the introduction of Y Nada Más Santiago...
Davidoff Expands Voyager’s Selection with Winston Churchill Assortment
Oettinger Davidoff Group has announced the addition of a new assortment to its Voyager’s Selection line, introducing the Voyager’s Selection Winston Churchill. The release is...
Drew Estate Announces Dominican Republic Expansion with “Drew Dominicana”
Drew Estate has announced plans to expand its operations into the Dominican Republic with a new factory and farm project named Drew Dominicana, scheduled to open in early 2027....
Drew Estate to Debut Undercrown El Tigre Dominicano at PCA 2026
Drew Estate has announced the release of Undercrown El Tigre Dominicano, a new addition to the Undercrown portfolio scheduled to debut at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade...
Macanudo Expands M Line with Myers’s Rum Collaboration
General Cigar Co. has announced the release of M by Macanudo Myers’s Rum, a new flavored cigar created in partnership with Myers’s Rum. The release becomes the seventh cigar in...
El Rey del Mundo Adds Appointment Brazil to Ongoing Portfolio
Forged Cigar Co. has announced the release of El Rey del Mundo Appointment Brazil, a new full-time addition to the Appointment series. The release follows the original...
Macanudo Adds Ecuadorian Shade and Sumatra to Core Portfolio
General Cigar Co. has announced two new additions to the Macanudo core lineup: Macanudo Ecuadorian Shade and Macanudo Sumatra. These new Macanudo releases are intended to expand...
PCA Expands into Asia Through Strategic Partnership with Cigraal
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced a new strategic partnership with Cigraal, a leading premium cigar development and distribution company across Asia-Pacific, the...
Premium Cigar Association Honors Industry Leaders at 2026 Step Up Awards
During a ceremony held on the first night of the PCA26 Trade Show, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced the recipients of its 2026 Step Up Awards....
Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Announces 2026 Best of the Leaf Award Winners
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced the winners of the 2026 Best of the Leaf Awards during the Awards Reception at this year’s PCA Trade Show. These awards recognize...
PCA26 Note from the President
Welcome to the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in New Orleans! The Big Easy is a city built on culture, craftsmanship and tradition—values that mirror our own industry....
Federal Court Finalizes Ruling on Premium Cigars Under Tobacco Control Act
The Premium Cigar Association today recognizes the final decision from the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia finalizing its prior ruling regarding the regulation...
Where to Smoke: PCA26 Edition – New Orleans
Be sure to visit our PCA members located in and around New Orleans, especially on Monday after the trade show floor closes: Cigar Factory New OrleansLocation #1206 Bourbon St.New...
Welcome to New Orleans
Last year’s trade show certainly raised the bar and expectations for future trade shows, and our staff and board of directors are excited for PCA 2026. Last year, we launched...
PCA26 Pro Tips: Before You Go
Enable location services in the PCA app.Turn on location access in your phone settings to unlock step-by-step navigation on the trade show floor. Finding booths is much easier...
Experience New Orleans Like a Local at PCA26
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) returns to the Crescent City April 17–20, 2026, for PCA26 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in the heart of Louisiana’s...