Cigar News: Premium Cigar Association Announces Departure of Scott Pearce

The Premium Cigar Association (PCA), a leading trade association representing specialty tobacco retailers, announces the departure of Scott Pearce, its executive director. Pearce has led the PCA since 2018. His last day with the PCA will be May 24, 2024. In the interim, Deputy Executive Director Joshua Habursky will fill the vacancy and oversee operations Read more about Cigar News: Premium Cigar Association Announces Departure of Scott Pearce[…]

Cigar News: Black Label Trading Co (BLTC) Now Shipping Limited Release – ORTHODOX

Black Label Trading Co (BLTC) will begin shipping the new Limited Release, ORTHODOX, next week. Hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. ORTHODOX is a small batch release offered to retailers who attended this year’s PCA tradeshow. James Brown, creator of Black Label Trading Co./Black Works Studio and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra Read more about Cigar News: Black Label Trading Co (BLTC) Now Shipping Limited Release – ORTHODOX[…]

Cigar News: All Saints Cigars and Micallef Cigars Conclude Unified Sales Operations Program

All Saints Cigars and Micallef Cigars have jointly and amicably decided to conclude their successful unified sales operations program. Over the next 90 days, the partnership—which has effectively leveraged the strengths of both brands—will gracefully transition to allow each company to pursue tailored operational strategies. This change reflects our commitment to evolving with the dynamic Read more about Cigar News: All Saints Cigars and Micallef Cigars Conclude Unified Sales Operations Program[…]

Cigar News: New Collaboration From My Monthly Cigars, Fah King Good Coffee, & United Cigars

The Fah King Good Cigar – It’s not just a good cigar.  It’s a Fah King Good Cigar. My Monthly Cigars and Fah King Good Coffee have collaborated with United Cigars for their very first cigar release, the Fah King Good Cigar. This limited release cigar is expected to be available in May with a Read more about Cigar News: New Collaboration From My Monthly Cigars, Fah King Good Coffee, & United Cigars[…]

Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo Introduces Two New Encore Lines – An Enhanced Ode to the 2018 Cigar of the Year

E.P. Carrillo is proud to announce the launch and immediate release of two additional lines under the Encore brand, Encore Edicion Unica I and Encore Noir. These new additions build upon the legacy of the Encore, which was awarded Cigar Aficionado’s #1 Cigar of the Year in 2018. Both new lines symbolize the Perez-Carrillo family’s Read more about Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo Introduces Two New Encore Lines – An Enhanced Ode to the 2018 Cigar of the Year[…]

Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. Announces Romeo y Julieta 1875 ‘Run for the Roses®’

Altadis U.S.A., makers of the finest premium cigars, are proud to announce the launch of Romeo y Julieta 1875 ‘Run for the Roses®,’ a limited-edition premium cigar that pays tribute to the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby, the most famous horse race in the world. The brand has partnered with Churchill Downs to create a winning cigar that will Read more about Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. Announces Romeo y Julieta 1875 ‘Run for the Roses®’[…]

Cigar News: Casa Caraballo Cigars Expands Distribution to Colombia

Casa Caraballo Cigars, owned by Mario Caraballo has announced the company’s newest distribution partner in Colombia, Yanes Cigar SA. Yosue Yanes comes from a Tobacco family in Cuba. After immigrating to Colombia, he is headquartered in Medellin, working closely with the country’s best cigar and liquor stores, which generate 80% of the cigar business in Read more about Cigar News: Casa Caraballo Cigars Expands Distribution to Colombia[…]

Cigar News: Southern Draw Cigars Announces Availability of Casa de Montecristo Exclusive

Southern Draw Cigars has announced availability of Casa de Montecristo Exclusive. Enabling customers to procure this award-winning Rose of Sharon blend in a Salomon (7.125 x 58) size, meticulously hand-rolled in a round format, not its’ traditional soft box-pressed shape, at all the nationwide Casa de Montecristo retail stores. The blend is described as: Sharon Read more about Cigar News: Southern Draw Cigars Announces Availability of Casa de Montecristo Exclusive[…]

Cigar News: Gurkha Cigar Group International Recaps PCA’24

Gurkha Cigar Group International recapped the 2024 PCA Convention after the group’s return from Las Vegas, Nevada last week.  With overall retailer attendance a little flat at this year’s Premium Cigar Association Convention, Gurkha was proud to wrap up another successful show. Gurkha showcased several new projects at their booth including the 35th Anniversary and Read more about Cigar News: Gurkha Cigar Group International Recaps PCA’24[…]

Cigar News: AVO Cigars Announces Release of Avo Expressions 2024

Avo Cigars, a leader in hand-made premium cigars announces the release of the “Avo Expressions 2024.” This highly anticipated blend is a collaboration with world-renowned DJ D-NICE. Only 6,900 boxes containing fifteen cigars were created of this exclusive brand. The Avo Expressions line of cigars was created with the purpose of collaborating with individuals who Read more about Cigar News: AVO Cigars Announces Release of Avo Expressions 2024[…]

Love, Cigars, and Elvis – The Vegas Wedding of John Remer and Lina Atie

This year, during the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in Las Vegas, a number of us cigar loving friends attended the marriage of John Remer and Lina Atie. John is the founder of the Facebook Cigar Group “Johnny Smokes Uncut” and Lina is the CEO of New Tobacco Village in Whitehall, PA. When the couple Read more about Love, Cigars, and Elvis – The Vegas Wedding of John Remer and Lina Atie[…]

Cigar News: Casa 1910 Announces Mexigars and Revolutionary Line Extensions

Casa 1910, a leader in the production of mexican high-quality cigars, is pleased to announce the launch of several new products that will further enrich its Revolutionary lineup. These exciting releases reflect Casa 1910’s continued commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and innovation in the mexican tobacco. New Cigars in the Revolutionary Line: “Tierra Blanca – Format” Read more about Cigar News: Casa 1910 Announces Mexigars and Revolutionary Line Extensions[…]

Cigar News: Miami Cigar & Co. To Unveil Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve 2024 At PCA ‘24

Miami Cigar & Co. has announced the unveiling of the limited-edition Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve 2024 at the 2024 PCA in Las Vegas. Miami Cigar & Co. previously released prior editions of the brand in 2011 and 2012. It was felt that it was the right moment to revive the NM Grand Reserve, in time for the Read more about Cigar News: Miami Cigar & Co. To Unveil Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve 2024 At PCA ‘24[…]