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Cohiba Unveils the C8 2025
Cohiba has announced the return of the C8, one of its most exclusive and technically refined releases to date. Making its second appearance in 2025, the Cohiba C8 represents the...
La Flor Dominicana Doubles Down on Oro With Three New Sizes
La Flor Dominicana has announced an expansion of its flagship Oro line with three additional vitolas—the No. 5 (6 x 48), No. 7 (7 1/2 x 52), and No. 8 (7 x 60)—bringing new size...
Joya de Nicaragua Unveils Cuatro Cinco “Secret Cask”
Joya de Nicaragua is revisiting one of its most esteemed offerings with the introduction of the Cuatro Cinco “Secret Cask”, a highly limited edition that returns to the formula...
Aging Room Marks 15 Years with “Blue Amber” Limited Edition
Aging Room is celebrating its 15th anniversary with Blue Amber, a new limited line that ties the brand’s milestone to a Dominican namesake gem. While the cigars are produced in...
Davidoff Unveils Year of the Horse 2026 Limited Edition Series
Davidoff has officially announced its Year of the Horse 2026 release, continuing its long-running Zodiac Series with three distinct tiers and collector formats. This marks a...
Meerapfel Cigar Introduces the Ernest Lancero
Meerapfel Cigar has unveiled the Ernest Lancero, the latest addition to its prestigious Master Blend series. The release honors Ernest Meerapfel, great-grandfather of the current...
Cavalier Genève Cigars Announces Regional Edition Switzerland
Cavalier Genève Cigars has unveiled its latest Regional Edition release—a cigar created exclusively for Switzerland, the birthplace of the brand. This project marks the second...
Alec Bradley Releases Latest Fine & Rare ANB-228
Alec Bradley Cigars has announced the release of its newest Fine & Rare edition—the Alec Bradley Fine & Rare ANB-228. Continuing a celebrated tradition that began 14...
La Aurora Rings in the Holidays with Limited Holiday Box Release
La Aurora Cigars is celebrating the holiday season with the release of its Holiday Box—a festive collection showcasing some of the brand’s most popular blends and the spirit of...
Cigars Daily and Aganorsa Leaf Collaborate on Rare Leaf Reserve Daily Edition Connecticut
Aganorsa Leaf and Cigars Daily have teamed up to introduce a new take on one of Aganorsa’s most celebrated projects—the Rare Leaf Reserve. The collaboration brings the Rare Leaf...
Carlos Escalona Joins Don Emmanuel Cigars, A Boutique Brand Crafted with Eladio Díaz
Don Emmanuel Cigars, the boutique brand founded by Brazilian Master Cigar Sommelier Don Emmanuel, has announced the addition of Carlos Escalona, a veteran of Davidoff...
Tatuaje Expands Series P Line with New Honduras Edition
Tatuaje Cigars has announced the expansion of its popular Series P family with the launch of Series P Honduras—the first Tatuaje product to be produced at the new My Father...
Cavalier Genève Opens Pre-Orders for The Green Jacket 2026
Cavalier Genève Cigars has opened pre-orders for The Green Jacket 2026, the next installment of its annual project inspired by the Masters golf tournament. Following the success...
ADVentura Cigars Announces Limited Release of La Llorona Toro
ADVentura Cigars has announced the limited release of La Llorona in a new 6 x 54 Toro format, crafted exclusively for the company’s Elite Accounts. The 2025 edition continues the...
Plasencia Cigars Announces Two New Releases for 2025–2026
Plasencia Cigars has unveiled two major releases, each reflecting the company’s longstanding tradition of craftsmanship and innovation: El Año del Caballo, a 2026 Chinese New...
What We’re Smoking: Black Star Line Lalibela Toro
Cigar: Black Star Line Lalibela Size: ToroSmoke time: 1 hours, 25 minutes Appearance & AromaI am smoking the Lalibela in my office. I am not pairing anything with the cigar...
Beats and Blends: The Story Behind Escobar Cigars
What do you get when you take a couple of committed cigar enthusiasts turning their passionate hobby into a business, ally them with two of the world’s top cigar producers making...
New Member Highlight: Black River Tobacco Co., Dunn, North Carolina
Premium Cigar Association (PCA): Tell us about your shop.Frank D’Alesio: The Black River Tobacco Company started in 2021 out of a passion for cigar smoking, spending time with...
Big Sky Cigar Co.: Telling the Montana Cigar Story
If you had to pick a state with a rich tradition of cigar manufacturing, dating back to the early 20th century, Montana might not be the first one to leap to mind. And yet, as...
Smoke, Lies, and Government Overreach: The Truth About the War on Premium Cigars
In an age where facts are routinely sacrificed on the altar of political expediency, the latest campaigns targeting premium cigars in Louisiana and Detroit offer a masterclass in...
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....