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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...
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...
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...