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BLK WKS Unleashes Tigersaurus for 10th Anniversary Celebration
Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) is marking a milestone with the release of Tigersaurus, a bold new limited edition crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua. The cigar...
Micallef Expands Color Series with Bold New “Green” Release
Micallef Cigars is adding a fresh splash of color to humidors with the debut of the Micallef Green, the fifth installment in its acclaimed Color Series. Following the success of...
La Aurora Announces Relaunch of Especiales in the U.S. in Partnership with PCA
La Aurora is proud to re-launch Especiales in the U.S. in partnership with the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) for its Fall Fundraiser, as its origins are rooted in the feedback...
Scandinavian Tobacco Group Reveals Q2 2025 Results
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) released its Q2 2025 earnings report, delivering a mixed financial picture with clear implications for the premium cigar trade. Delivered on...
PCA and TPE Partner to Elevate Industry Advocacy and Education at TPE26
Total Product Expo (TPE) is proud to announce a dynamic partnership with the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) for TPE26, aimed at strengthening the premium cigar industry through...
Drew Estate Debuts Nica Rustica Shade
Drew Estate expands the beloved Nica Rustica line with the launch of Nica Rustica Shade, unveiled on its Freestyle Live show this August. A welcome addition for fans of...
Davidoff Chefs Edition 2025: A Culinary Collaboration in Cigar Form
Davidoff of Geneva is once again bridging the worlds of fine dining and premium tobacco with the upcoming release of the Davidoff Chefs Edition 2025. This limited-edition cigar...
Hiram & Solomon Appoints Benoît Bail as Vice President of Sales
Hiram & Solomon Cigars has named Benoît Bail as its new Vice President of Sales, signaling a major step in the company’s growth both in the United States and abroad. In his...
Artesano Del Tobacco Introduces El Pulpo Perfecto “The Squid”
Artesano Del Tobacco has unveiled the latest addition to its acclaimed El Pulpo line: the El Pulpo Perfecto, nicknamed “The Squid.” This new 6.5 x 60 box-pressed Perfecto will...
Aganorsa Leaf Teams Up with Gene Simmons’ MoneyBag™ Soda for Nationwide Pairing Events
Aganorsa Leaf is bringing a fresh twist to the cigar world with the announcement of a new partnership with Gene Simmons’ MoneyBag™ Soda, the craft soda brand co-founded by the...
Casa Carrillo Debuts La Historia Silk
Casa Carrillo has unveiled La Historia Silk, a cigar that blends heritage, craftsmanship, and innovation while honoring the voices of women across the cigar industry. Inspired by...
Davidoff of Geneva Celebrates Grand Reopening of Iconic Madison Avenue Boutique
Davidoff of Geneva USA has officially reopened its flagship boutique on Madison Avenue in New York City, unveiling a complete transformation of the historic space. First opened...
XIKAR Expands Distribution of Innovative Hedron Lighter
Quality Importers Trading Company is expanding distribution of the XIKAR Hedron Lighter, following a successful limited release earlier this year. The Hedron has already made...
Crowned Heads Prepares Release of Blood Medicine B-Positive LE 2025
Crowned Heads is set to expand its Blood Medicine brand this fall with the upcoming launch of Blood Medicine B-Positive LE 2025, a 6 x 52 toro that brings a bold new twist...
Tatuaje Rolls Out Limited-Edition Corojo Versions of T110, Cohete, and Avión 13
Tatuaje Cigars is set to release three highly anticipated Corojo-wrapped vitolas this August, giving fans of the brand a fresh take on some of its most sought-after blends. The...
What We’re Smoking: H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Toro
Cigar: H. Upmann by AJ FernandezSize: ToroSmoke time: 1 hour, 35 minutes Appearance & AromaThe gorgeous blue and gold band is only the first in a list of amazing qualities...
Member Benefits: Continuing Education Opportunities
Continuing Education Opportunities Proper training and education are key to success in most industries, and the premium tobacco industry is no exception. A retail tobacconist...
PCA Retailer & Manufacturer Survey, Quarter 1, 2025
PCA Retail Survey Results (Qtr. 1, 2025) *112 PCA retailer members anonymously surveyed1. Compared to 2023, did you do better, the same, or worse during the 2024 holiday season?...
The Cigar Women Who Lead
When I was first elected to the PCA board of Directors, I had the goal to provide a space for women in the cigar and pipe industry to get together to network and share ideas....
Seize the Day: Keeping Pipe Smoking Alive
I wonder if anyone recalls what I wrote in this space just three short months ago, in a column I titled “The Smoker in Winter.” I wrote, “The best things in life are...
The Villainous Archetypes
If you are a retailer reading this column for the first time as a PCA member at our 2025 trade show in New Orleans, don’t judge these musings too harshly. My intent is not...
Exceeding Expectations Year Round
The general consensus of the nearly 6,000 attendees of PCA25 (myself included) is that the show, city of New Orleans, and overall convention exceeded expectations. The tradeshow...
Business Strong: Don’t Let an Unexpected Event Sink Your Business
It isn’t difficult in today’s environment to find ready examples of events that can challenge the most resilient of businesses. Pandemics, natural disasters, economic insecurity,...
From Vengeance to Veinte: Kristoff Cigars Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The past 20 years have been good to Glen Case, founder and CEO of Kristoff Cigars. Starting out as a struggling, would-be cigar maker, Case can look back on his two decades of...