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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...
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...
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...
Tabanero Cigars: Sometimes Dreams Come True
If you ever found yourself scurrying down some city sidewalk in the rain, just wishing you could duck into a comfy nook for coffee and a cigar until the weather cleared, your...
New Member Highlight: Smokin’ Silverbacks Cigar Lounge
Premium Cigar Association (PCA): Tell us about your shop.Olin Chamberlain Sr., founding partner: Smokin’ Silverbacks Cigar Lounge opened in late 2024 and has quickly become...
New 2025 PCA Board Members
Why did you run for the board and what do you hope to achieve while serving your term? Kathleen Kelly, Queensbury Cigar and Pipe, Queensbury, New York (Second term)I ran for...