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Jennifer Nichole Returns to Hiram & Solomon
Hiram & Solomon Cigars has announced the return of a familiar face to its national sales team, welcoming Jennifer Nichole back to the brand as a National Sales...
Davidoff Expands Winston Churchill “The Late Hour” Line With New Belicoso Format
Davidoff is set to introduce a new chapter in its acclaimed Winston Churchill “The Late Hour” series with the upcoming release of a Belicoso—a compact, 4 1/2 x 46 figurado...
J.C. Newman Revives Historic Sarzedas Brand With New Nicaraguan Release
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has opened a new chapter in its storied portfolio with the return of Sarzedas, a heritage brand first rolled by the Newman family in 1900. Once known across...
PCA and Award-Winning Author Nick Hammond Announce Landmark Collaboration
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is proud to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with renowned British author and journalist Nick Hammond to create Around the World in 80...
La Flor Dominicana and Tobacconist of Greenwich Launch Rare Finds Series
A landmark partnership between La Flor Dominicana (LFD) and The Tobacconist of Greenwich is set to deliver one of the most exclusive cigar releases and collector experiences of...
Don Emmanuel Cigars Expands Distribution Across the Caribbean and Latin America
Don Emmanuel Cigars—a boutique brand defined by artistry, cultural depth, and the blending mastery of both Don Emmanuel and the legendary Eladio Díaz—is expanding into several...
Foundation Cigar Company Expands Canadian Presence
Foundation Cigar Company is taking a major step forward in its international growth strategy with the announcement of a new national distribution partnership with Brigham...
J.C. Newman Ships The El Reloj Collection
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has begun shipping one of its most meaningful releases yet: The El Reloj Collection, a 10-cigar box set handcrafted in the company’s historic Tampa factory...
J.C. Newman Restores Historic Sanchez y Haya Building
A landmark of Tampa’s cigar legacy is returning to life. The historic Sanchez y Haya Hotel, built in 1910 and long left to deteriorate, has entered its final phase of restoration...
HVC Introduces Limited Hot Cake “Fresh Out the Oven” Broadleaf Figurado Box Press
HVC Cigars is expanding its popular Hot Cake portfolio with a new limited-production release: the Hot Cake “Fresh Out the Oven” Broadleaf in a Figurado box-pressed format....
J.C. Newman Releases Limited-Edition “The Brick House is on Fire” for TAA Retailers
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has officially begun shipping its newest limited-edition release: The Brick House is on Fire, a creative and fiery twist on one of the company’s most...
Duran Cigars Debuts Roberto Duran Reserva
Duran Cigars has unveiled a major milestone in its family legacy with the release of the Roberto Duran Reserva, a new super-premium line that marks the first blend ever crafted...
Powstanie Cigars Unleashes the 2025 War Bear “War Bear of Mass Destruction”
Powstanie Cigars is charging into 2025 with its boldest War Bear release yet, unveiling the War Bear of Mass Destruction—a limited-production perfecto that expands on the series’...
PG Cigars Marks 35 Years With Two Special Anniversary Releases
Paul Garmirian Inc., one of the most respected names in boutique, small-production premium cigars, is commemorating its 35th anniversary with the debut of two limited-edition...
Crowned Heads Unveils New Look for Iconic Jericho Hill Line
Crowned Heads is giving one of its most recognizable cigar lines a fresh visual identity. The company has announced a full rebrand of Jericho Hill, the widely acclaimed...
PCA Launches New “Find Your Tobacconist Tool
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is proud to introduce “Find Your Tobacconist,” a new interactive store locator on its website that enables enthusiasts to discover nearby...
When A Cigar Is More Than Just A Cigar
When I walk into a cigar bar in Hamburg, Houston, Nairobi or Nantucket – and I’ve walked into them in exactly those places and many more besides during my allotted number of...
Roots of Tradition: Growing Tobacco on Ometepe Island
Before there is a cigar to rate, before there is a cigar to smoke, even before there is a cigar to sell, there’s an entire process that brings a cigar to life from seed to shelf....
The Women of PCA Membership Leaders
The PCA 2025 New Orleans trade show is officially in the books. It was a great show and I, for one, enjoyed returning to New Orleans after 10 years. The weather was beautiful and...
Premium Cigar Association and FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism launch first ever luxury marketing masterclass
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) and the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU) announce the launch of a...
Romeo y Julieta at 150: Why Cigar Enthusiasts are Still Obsessed
Milk chocolate; Orlando, Florida; Palais Garnier, the Paris Opera House; the Romeo y Julieta premium cigar brand—these items may seem unrelated, but they share at least one thing...
HVC Cigars: Where Cuban Roots Run Deep
In the ever-evolving world of premium cigars, where history and heritage often dominate brand stories, Reinier Lorenzo has carved out a distinct space with HVC Cigars—short for...
World Cigar Show Dubai: What You Need to Know
On November 11–12, 2025, the inaugural World Cigar Show will take place at the Dubai International Convention Centre (located next to The Dubai World Trade...
Premium Cigar Association Launches Online Merch Store to Support Advocacy Efforts
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has officially launched its new online merchandise store, giving retailers, manufacturers, and consumers a new way to show their support for...