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Casa 1910 Introduces New Mexigars 4-Pack Format and Updated Pricing Strategy
Casa 1910 has announced the official launch of a new Mexigars 4-Pack format, expanding the availability and flexibility of its Mexigars line for retailers and consumers...
Drew Estate Announces Liga Privada H99 “Churrasco” Exclusive for Cigars International
Drew Estate has announced the release of the Liga Privada H99 “Churrasco”, a new expression within the H99 Connecticut Corojo portfolio created exclusively for Cigars...
Alec Bradley Brings Back Filthy Hooligan and Shamrock for 2026
Alec Bradley has announced the return of its seasonal limited-edition Filthy Hooligan and Filthy Hooligan Shamrockcigars for a 2026 release, continuing an annual tradition that...
Sans Pareil Appoints Joseph Perkins as Vice President of National Sales
Sans Pareil Cigars has announced the appointment of Joseph Perkins as vice president of national sales, marking a strategic step in the company’s continued expansion within the...
Kingmakers and Playboy Announce New Cigar Collaboration
Playboy and Kingmakers have announced a new partnership with the launch of the Playboy Cigar Collection, marking Playboy’s entry into a new chapter within the premium cigar...
Powstanie Introduces Mexican San Andrés Corona Gorda
Powstanie Cigars has announced the release of a new vitola within its Mexican San Andrés line with the introduction of the Mexican San Andrés Corona Gorda, now open for retailer...
CAO Expands Flathead Line with Speed Shop Habano
CAO has announced the next evolution of its best-selling Flathead franchise with the introduction of Flathead Speed Shop Habano, a new release that offers a more refined take on...
Alec Bradley Introduces New Uncut Series Pairing with Penelope Bourbon
Alec Bradley has unveiled the latest release in its limited Uncut Series, this time partnering with Penelope Bourbon for a highly exclusive cigar-and-whiskey pairing aimed at...
Oettinger Davidoff AG Names Javier González as SVP, Head of Global Marketing & Innovation
Oettinger Davidoff AG has announced a significant leadership addition with the appointment of Javier González as Senior Vice President and Head of Global Marketing &...
Blend Bar Unveils Atabey Lounge Through New Partnership With United Cigars
A new chapter in luxury cigar hospitality has debuted in Indianapolis, as Blend Bar officially rebrands a dedicated space within its lounge as the Atabey Lounge, the result of a...
Quality Importers Introduces Palió PRO® Trevi Triple Jet Lighter with Integrated V-Cutter
Quality Importers Trading Company® has announced the release of the Palió PRO® Trevi, a new cigar lighter designed to combine power, precision, and convenience into a single,...
Joya de Nicaragua and Quesada Form SAG for U.S. Distribution
In a strategic move that underscores the value of collaboration and family-owned heritage in the premium cigar industry, Joya de Nicaragua and Quesada Cigars have announced the...
J.C. Newman Ships Diamond Crown 130th Anniversary Humidor
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is marking a major milestone with the release of the Diamond Crown 130th Anniversary Humidor, a highly limited commemorative offering created to celebrate...
Cohiba and Macanudo Introduce Limited Holiday Gift Sets for 2025
As the holiday season approaches, two iconic brands within the Scandinavian Tobacco Group portfolio are unveiling limited-edition gift sets designed to appeal to both seasoned...
Aganorsa Leaf Expands Supreme Leaf Line with New Toro 109
Aganorsa Leaf is expanding its highly sought-after Supreme Leaf portfolio with the introduction of a new Toro 109 vitola, offering retailers another compelling format for one of...
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...
Inconvenient Leadership Truths
The weather is warming up here in Idaho. I frankly just want to play golf, take my wife of 30-plus years to dinner and spend more time with my three grandsons. Two weeks ago, I...
PCA Builds Momentum with Capitol Hill Engagement
This week in Washington, D.C., the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) conducted a series of meetings both internally and externally. Over a dozen members of the Women of PCA group...
PCA Board of Directors Extends Habursky Contract
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Board of Directors announces the contract extension of Executive Director Joshua Habursky for 5 years, spanning from 2026 to 2031. Habursky...
Rocky’s Cigars
Located in central New York State, the city of Syracuse is home to several cultural touchstones, among them Syracuse University and its renowned Orange athletic teams, the I.M....