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Miami Cigar Expands Outcast Line with New Tin Format at PCA 2026
Miami Cigar & Co. has announced an expansion of its Outcast Cigars line with the introduction of Outcast Tins, scheduled to debut at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade...
PCA Acquires The Cigar Academy to Set the Standard for Cigar Education
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) today announced the acquisition of The Cigar Academy (TCA) from Oliva Cigars, marking a significant step in advancing education,...
La Aurora to Debut Preferido Double Barrel-Aged Tubos at PCA 2026
La Aurora is set to bring back one of its most distinctive annual releases with the return of the Preferido Double Barrel-Aged Tubos, scheduled to debut at the 2026 Premium Cigar...
J.C. Newman Expands Havana Q Line with New Toro Three-Pack
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is expanding its Havana Q line with the introduction of a new Toro Three-Pack, a format designed to increase accessibility and drive trial among both new...
Black Label Trading Co. to Debut Macabre Limited Release at PCA 2026
Black Label Trading Company is preparing to introduce a new limited release with the debut of Macabre, set to launch at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show (PCA26) in...
Cavalier Genève Repositions Small Batch Program Ahead of PCA 2026
Cavalier Genève Cigars is making a significant shift in how it approaches limited production cigars, announcing a complete overhaul of its Small Batch program heading into the...
Miami Cigar Reintroduces Nestor Miranda Private Reserve Lancero at PCA 2026
Miami Cigar & Co. is set to bring back a format long favored by experienced smokers with the return of the Nestor Miranda Private Reserve Lancero, scheduled to debut at...
Fratello Expands Portfolio with Innovation and New Format at PCA 2026
Fratello Cigars is continuing to push into new territory in 2026 with two distinct product introductions—one focused on blending innovation and the other on expanding into a...
JRE Tobacco Introduces Gorbusto, a Character-Driven Line Debuting at PCA 2026
JRE Tobacco Company is preparing to introduce a new line at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in New Orleans, with a concept that blends traditional Honduran...
La Flor Dominicana Introduces Fresh Pack Assortment at PCA 2026
La Flor Dominicana is set to expand its portfolio with a new format aimed at accessibility and convenience, introducing its first Fresh Pack assortment, expected to debut...
German Engineered Cigars Introduces AKUT Blister Packaging at PCA 2026
German Engineered Cigars is set to introduce one of the more unconventional product formats heading into this year’s Premium Cigar Association Trade Show (PCA26) in New Orleans,...
HVC Marks 10 Years of Pan Caliente with New Limited Edition
HVC (Havana City Cigars) is commemorating a decade of one of its core lines with the release of the Pan Caliente 10th Anniversary Limited Edition 2026, a project that reflects...
Smoker Friendly Moves Key Industry Events to Wyoming in 2026
One of the premium tobacco industry’s longest-running retail and consumer gatherings is set for a major shift in 2026, as Smoker Friendly relocates both of its flagship events...
Altadis Brings Romeo y Julieta Back to the Kentucky Derby Stage
Altadis U.S.A. is once again aligning one of its most recognizable brands with one of the most recognizable events in American culture. With the release of the Romeo y...
Davidoff Expands Zino Portfolio with Zino Honduras
Zino is entering a new phase with the introduction of Zino Honduras, a release that signals a deliberate evolution of the brand’s identity within Davidoff’s broader...
PCA Joins Procigar Festival 2026 in Celebrating “Our Soil and Soul”
Last week, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) had the privilege of serving as a partner at the 18th annual Procigar Festival in the Dominican Republic — a week that once again...
The Cigar Family Charitable Foundation
Deep in the Bonao region of the Dominican Republic—far from the high-end lounges and humidors where premium cigars are celebrated—the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation (CFCF)...
Beyond the Smoke: Elevating the Modern Cigar Lounge Experience
A cigar lounge has always been more than a room where smoke rises and time stretches into a gentler rhythm. At its best, it is a sanctuary—where lighting softens, conversation...
Puro Sabor and the Road to The American Dream
IF you’ve ever wondered about attending the Nicaraguan Puro Sabor cigar festival – stop wondering. Book for next year, now. This is a glorious celebration of the...
Premium Cigar Association and ProCigar Sign Partnership Agreement to Strengthen Global Premium Cigar Industry
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is proud to announce a new partnership agreement with ProCigar, marking an important milestone in the continued growth and unity of the...
PCA and Honduran Cigar Festival Announce New 2026 Partnership
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced a new partnership agreement with Honduras’ Festival del Puro y el Café, strengthening international collaboration in one of the...
2025 Retail Snapshot: What PCA Members Are Telling Us
In the final quarter of 2025, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) conducted a survey of its retail members to better understand how premium tobacco businesses are operating,...
The Bocock Brothers: Building Bonds, Not Brands
In the past, sports teams celebrated victories with a shower of Gatorade on their coaches. Today, while that tradition remains, athletes have embraced a new ritual: lighting a...
Premium Cigar Association Announces Results of 2026 Board of Directors Election
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has announced the results of its most recent Board of Directors election, with three new members elected to the Board and two current members...