by Premium Cigar Association | Mar 9, 2026 | Press Releases
H. Upmann is expanding its collaboration with AJ Fernandez with the introduction of H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Sunrise, a new blend scheduled to debut at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in New Orleans. The release represents the third expression...
by Premium Cigar Association | Nov 3, 2025 | Press Releases
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 Nicaragua by A.J. Fernandez, the blend incorporates Dominican-grown leaf—including tobacco...
by Premium Cigar Association | Aug 20, 2025 | Feature
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 in common: All are celebrating their 150th anniversary in 2025. Named after Shakespeare’s...
by Premium Cigar Association | Jul 29, 2025 | Press Releases
VegaFina is relaunching its Classic and 1998 lines in the U.S. this August, debuting refreshed packaging and exclusive new formats designed for the American market. The relaunch introduces two product formats that will only be available in the U.S. VegaFina Tins...
by Premium Cigar Association | Mar 27, 2025 | Press Releases
Altadis U.S.A. has a new limited-edition Trinidad Espiritu set to debut in April 2025. The Trinidad Espiritu Miami Edition was blended to capture Miami, Florida’s energy and character, handcrafted by AJ Fernandez in Nicaragua. The Trinidad Espiritu Miami...
