PCA Pairing Playbook: What to Drink with the Newest Cigars

April 27, 2026

Flavor Odyssey, PCA 2026

The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show introduces hundreds of new cigars each year—but what should you pair them with? That’s where Flavor Odyssey comes in. On this episode, your hosts sample a selectio... Read More...

Macanudo Gold Label Returns for 2026 With New Gold Bullion Size

Eric Guttormson

April 23, 2026

Press Releases

Macanudo is bringing back one of its more recognizable seasonal lines, with a small twist for 2026. According to a company announcement, Macanudo Gold Label will return to retailers beginning in May, once ag... Read More...

First Impressions – Rating the New PCA Releases (Live!)

Eric Guttormson

April 23, 2026

Smoke Night Live

The annual Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show has come and gone, and the industry’s newest releases have officially been unveiled. With these cigars now making their way to retailer shelves, the big que... Read More...

Diamond Crown MAXIMUS Gets a New Look and Blend Update

Eric Guttormson

April 23, 2026

Press Releases

J.C. Newman has introduced an updated version of Diamond Crown MAXIMUS, showing off the cigar at the 2026 PCA trade show in New Orleans. The company says the new MAXIMUS keeps the same 20-count box format an... Read More...

Partagas Expands Y Nada Más Line with Cibao Release

Eric Guttormson

April 21, 2026

Press Releases

Following last year’s introduction of Y Nada Más Santiago, Partagas has announced the next release in the series with Y Nada Más Cibao. The new cigar shifts its focus to the Dominican Republic’s Cibao Valley... Read More...

J.C. Newman Celebrates U.S. Semiquincentennial with America250 Humidor

Eric Guttormson

April 21, 2026

Press Releases

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. used the PCA trade show in New Orleans to pull the curtain back on a new collaboration with the Milwaukee Humidor Co. The project, titled the America250 Cigar Humidor, serves as a tribute ... Read More...

Intención Marks a Shift Back to Core Profile for La Gloria Cubana

Eric Guttormson

April 20, 2026

Press Releases

La Gloria Cubana is adding a new regular-production line with the release of Intención, a blend that leans into the company’s earlier focus on fuller-bodied cigars and accessible pricing. According to detail... Read More...

Diesel Expands Backyard BBQ Series with Burnt Ends

Eric Guttormson

April 17, 2026

Press Releases

Diesel is returning to the grill this summer with the second installment of its limited series inspired by outdoor cooking. Following the debut of the Backyard BBQ line last year, the brand has announced Diesel... Read More...

Room101 Brings Back Johnny Tobacconaut as Maduro Release

Eric Guttormson

April 17, 2026

Press Releases

Room101 Cigars is bringing back its Johnny Tobacconaut line, this time as a maduro release that builds on the original concept introduced in 2015. The Johnny Tobacconaut project first appeared as a limited U... Read More...

Don Emmanuel to Showcase Sun & Moon Limited Edition at PCA 2026

Eric Guttormson

April 16, 2026

Press Releases

Don Emmanuel Cigars is set to present a new limited release at the 2026 PCA Convention & Trade Show, introducing the Sun & Moon Limited Edition. The project is built around a dual-blend concept, feat... Read More...

Court Reaffirms FDA Deeming Rule Does Not Apply to Premium Cigars

Eric Guttormson

April 16, 2026

Press Releases

A federal court has finalized its ruling on how premium cigars are regulated under the Tobacco Control Act, bringing a long-running legal battle to a close. In a decision issued by Judge Amit P. Mehta of the... Read More...

Plasencia Begins Transition to Updated Packaging Design

Eric Guttormson

April 15, 2026

Press Releases

Plasencia Cigars is rolling out updated packaging across its portfolio, with the new look set to debut at the 2026 PCA Convention & Trade Show in New Orleans. The change represents the first full implementat... Read More...

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