After much deliberations and plenty of social media conjecture, it is now verified that the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has officially canceled their annual trade show for 2020. This is the first time in 87 years that the show has been canceled. Scott Pearce, executive director of the PCA noted in a prepared statement: “After Read more about Cigar News: PCA Cancels 2020 Trade Show[…]
Starting today at 1:30PM EDT, the Premium Cigar Association is launching a virtual town hall series. The association states : This new series will provide PCA members with a way to directly engage with Federal elected officials…The first in this series will be held Thursday, April 30th, and will feature a Q&A session with Rep. Read more about Cigar News: PCA Launches Congressional Town Hall Series[…]
The premium cigar industry scored a big win in court today. The Premium Cigar Association sent out a press release that reads as follows: ”Today, United States District Court Judge, Amit Mehta, threw out the warning requirements for premium cigars contending that the FDA did not properly analyze the different usage patterns between premium Read more about Cigar News: Premium Cigar Industry Scores a Court Win[…]
In an open letter to the industry, Famous Smoke Shop President and CEO, Arthur Zaretsky, announced his 80 year old company has made the decision not to attend this year’s Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show. The letter cites reasons different than some of the others we have seen recently. Most notably is that the Read more about Cigar News: Famous Smoke Shop Withdraws from 2020 PCA Trade Show[…]
Back in November of 2019, it was announced that the Washington, DC lobbying firm, Federal Advocates, found themselves in political hot water. It seems they were lying about having ties to President Trump and his family. The President quickly took to Twitter and reminded all his followers that he did not know the Federal Advocates Read more about Cigar News: Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Severes Ties with Federal Advocates[…]
This morning, the U.S. Small Business Administration held a public roundtable on the regulation of premium cigars at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. Fourth generation cigar maker Drew Newman testified alongside Premium Cigar Association President John Anderson. Drew described his family’s 124-year history of rolling premium cigars. Using The American as an example, he explained how Read more about Cigar News: Drew Newman testified alongside Premium Cigar Association President John Anderson.[…]
The Premium Cigar Association announced today that plans for holding a consumer event tied to the annual trade show will be postponed till at least 2021. PCA President, John Anderson stated in today’s press release: “Our goal in announcing CigarCon at our 2019 trade show was to elicit feedback and have the conversations surrounding a Read more about Cigar News: CigarCon Delayed till 2021[…]
There was a lot of buzz leading up to, and during, the Premium Cigar Association trade show this year about a new cigar company called ACE Prime, a cigar distribution company. The company is a vertically integrated operation that was formed by: NBA Champion – Dominique Wilkins NBA Champion – Tiago Splitter Sommelier – Luciano Read more about IPCPR/PCA News: ACE Prime Cigars[…]
After a few days working the floor of the 2019 Premium Cigar Association trade show, I finally caught up with Kevin Schweitzer and the Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group (VCRG). Kevin and his company have been moving the needle ever since he acquired the brand a few years ago. As a previous gold and silver trader, Read more about IPCPR/PCA News: Rock-A-Feller Cigars[…]
Casa Cuevas Cigars, showcased their boldest blend yet – La Mandarria – at the Premium Cigar Association trade show last month. Now you can treat your palate to the “Sledgehammer” as the company announced today, La Mandarria is shipping to retailers. In the press release, Casa Cuevas noted: “La Mandarria brand was born out of Read more about Cigar News: Casa Cuevas Ships La Mandarria[…]
This year, Robert Holt and his Southern Draw Cigars family were celebrating 5 years in the premium cigar business and they did it in grand style, as they showcased an array of products at the Premium Cigar Association trade show. Starting with the new Jacob’s Ladder Brimstone, which is the boldest fullest strength cigar the Read more about IPCPR/PCA News: Southern Draw Cigars[…]
I was fortunate to get some quality time with Skip Martin of RoMa Craft Tobac at this years Premium Cigar Association trade show. Sitting with Skip is like reading an encyclopedia of cigars. His knowledge of the art, craft, and science of tobacco and cigars is one of the best in the business. What was Read more about IPCPR/PCA News: RoMa Craft Tobac and Skip Martin[…]
My first stop at the IPCPR/PCA this year was with Tony Bellato and La Barba Cigars. I was pleased Tony was able to take the time to sit with me for a few minutes before his booth got too crazy. Welcome to the Party. In our discussion, Tony explained to me – La Barba Cigars Read more about IPCPR/PCA News: La Barba Cigars – Welcome to the Party[…]
At this years IPCPR/PCA tradeshow an old face reemerged on the floor, Eddie Tarazona. You may remember Tarazona cigars from a few years ago with his 305, 305 Guerrilla, Revolution 305, and XTC cigar lines. Something New After his hiatus, Eddie is back with a vengeance and this year he brought with him some new Read more about IPCPR/PCA News: Tarazona Cigars[…]