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Diesel Announces Three New Releases for Spring 2026
Forged Cigar Co. has announced three upcoming additions to the Diesel portfolio for Spring 2026, including a new sampler pack, the second release in the Backyard...
La Gloria Cubana Introduces Intención as New Full-Time Release
Forged Cigar Co. has announced the release of La Gloria Cubana Intención, a new full-time addition to the La Gloria Cubana portfolio. Intención was developed as a return to the...
Macanudo Gold Label Returns for 2026 with New Gold Bullion Vitola
General Cigar Co. has announced the return of Macanudo Gold Label for 2026, including the introduction of a new vitola called Gold Bullion. Gold Label remains one of Macanudo’s...
J.SANN & SON Previews Five-Brand Portfolio Ahead of PCA 2026
J.SANN & SON has announced a first look at its upcoming family factory brand portfolio, consisting of five new cigar brands that will be introduced to retailers during...
Sans Pareil Cigars to Debut Updated Gold Line Presentation at PCA26
Sans Pareil Cigars has announced a new presentation for two cigars in its Gold Line portfolio, scheduled to be introduced at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show (PCA26)...
Plasencia Cigars Introduces New Packaging Across Portfolio
Plasencia Cigars has announced a portfolio-wide packaging update that will begin rolling out later this year, marking the first full implementation of the company’s recently...
J.C. Newman Unveils Updated Diamond Crown MAXIMUS at PCA 2026
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has announced an updated version of Diamond Crown MAXIMUS, featuring new packaging and a revised blend, scheduled to debut at the 2026 Premium Cigar...
Casa Carrillo to Debut Ascend at PCA 2026
Casa Carrillo has announced the release of Ascend, a new regular-production cigar that will debut at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show (PCA26) in New Orleans. Ascend...
Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Edición Doble Diamante Red to Debut at PCA 2026
Altadis U.S.A. has announced the release of Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Edición Doble Diamante Red, a new limited edition scheduled to debut at the 2026 Premium Cigar...
Cavalier Genève Previews Project Broadleaf 2026 Lineup and LE2026 for PCA Trade Show
Cavalier Genève has announced its Project Broadleaf 2026 lineup and details for its annual LE2026 release, with the full collection scheduled to be showcased at the 2026 Premium...
Montecristo Espada Conquistador to Debut at PCA 2026
Altadis U.S.A. has announced the release of Montecristo Espada Conquistador, a new addition to the Montecristo Espada portfolio scheduled to debut at the 2026 Premium Cigar...
Drew Estate Previews New Liga Privada and Deadwood Releases for PCA 2026
Drew Estate has announced several new product releases scheduled to debut at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show (PCA26) in New Orleans, including new Liga Privada...
Espinosa Premium Cigars Previews Numerous PCA26 Releases
Espinosa Premium Cigars is set to introduce a wide-ranging portfolio of new and returning products at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show (PCA26) in New Orleans,...
Artesano Del Tobacco to Debut Viva La Vida Connecticut Churchill at PCA 2026
Artesano Del Tobacco has announced the addition of a new Churchill vitola to its Viva La Vida Connecticut line, scheduled to debut at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade...
CAO Introduces America 250th Anniversary Release
CAO has announced the release of CAO America 250th Anniversary, a limited-edition cigar marking the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. The release revisits the...
Building Value Through Brand Discipline
In an industry where many brands chase broader appeal to protect shelf space, Espinosa Cigars offers a counterexample worth studying. Since launching the company in 2012, Erik...
Mayan Import Company: New Orleans Haven for Tobacco Lovers
New Orleans is a cigar town, and visitors can easily find numerous venues for obtaining premium tobacco products, and a restful stop for enjoying a smoke. We have covered some of...
How to Make the Most of PCA26 in New Orleans
The PCA26 Trade Show is more than a few days on a convention floor—it’s one of the most important moments of the year for the premium cigar industry. With thousands of retailers,...
South Dakota Recognizes the Difference
On March 11, Sarah Alhasnawi provided a commentary in News from the States addressing the recently passed cigar bar legislation in the South Dakota legislature. The...
PCA 2026 Trade Show Kicks Off in New Orleans with Seminars, Receptions, Awards, and a New Daily Welcome Cigar
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) will welcome retailers, manufacturers, and industry professionals from around the world to New Orleans, April 17–20, 2026, for the annual PCA...
60+ New Reasons to Be at PCA26
Every PCA Trade Show brings its share of new energy—but PCA26 in New Orleans (April 17–20) is shaping up to deliver one of the strongest waves of new exhibitors we’ve seen in...
Melo’s Next Play: Carmelo Anthony Enters His Cigar Era
Carmelo Anthony has spent two decades mastering patience, discipline and timing—the same traits that now define his latest pursuit outside of basketball. Known for his prolific...
What We’re Smoking: Espinosa Crema Toro
Espinosa Crema Toro Smoke time: 1 hour, 18 minutes Appearance & AromaThe Espinosa Crema Toro immediately impresses with its presentation. The Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper...
PCA Announces Executive Business Program with Keiser University Latin American Campus
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA), in collaboration with Keiser University Latin American Campus and the Cámara Nicaragüense de Tabacaleros (CNT), proudly announced the launch...