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ADVentura Cigars Expands into France Through New Distribution Partnership
ADVentura Cigars has announced a new international distribution partnership with Volutes & Vitoles, marking the brand’s official expansion into the French premium...
J.C. Newman Releases 2026 José Gaspar Cigars Honoring Tampa Tradition
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has announced the release of the 2026 José Gaspar cigar, continuing a long-standing tradition that connects Tampa’s historic cigar industry with the city’s...
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...
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....
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...