PCA Responds to Newly Announced Tariffs

April 3, 2025

On April 2, 2025, the White House announced a significant shift in trade policy that will affect the premium cigar industry, among other sectors. As of April 5, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. EDT, a 10% tariff will be app... Read More...

CAO Expands FASA Lineup with Shade-Grown Sombra

Eric Guttormson

April 3, 2025

Press Releases

CAO has introduced FASA Sombra, the third installment in its FASA trilogy, adding a shade-grown option to the series. This release follows FASA Sol, a sun-grown cigar, and FASA Noche, a maduro offering, creatin... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – Miguel Schoedel, Crowned Heads

Eric Guttormson

April 2, 2025

Smoke Night Live

Nashville's Crowned Heads have been making waves with a flurry of announcements ahead of this year's PCA trade show, unveiling new cigars and even a refreshed logo. Miguel Schoedel, the VP of Sales, joins the s... Read More...

Crowned Heads Broadway and Refreshed Branding Unveiled Next Week

Eric Guttormson

April 2, 2025

Press Releases

Cigar enthusiasts can look forward to some updates from Crowned Heads at the PCA Trade Show in New Orleans, scheduled for April 11-14, 2025. The Nashville-based company plans to introduce a new cigar line calle... Read More...

Plasencia Cigars to Introduce New 5-Pack Formats at 2025 PCA Trade Show

Eric Guttormson

April 1, 2025

Press Releases

Plasencia Cigars will present a new series of 5-packs featuring their Alma Fuerte and Alma Del Campo blends at the 2025 PCA trade show in New Orleans. The event, scheduled for April 11th through 14th, will mark... Read More...

Bandolero Premium Set to Debut at PCA 2025

Eric Guttormson

April 1, 2025

Press Releases

A new cigar from Selected Tobacco, the Bandolero Premium, is slated for release at this year’s PCA event in New Orleans. Produced in limited quantities due to an extended aging process, this cigar will be avail... Read More...

Joya de Nicaragua Unveils Antaño CT Gran Consul for Club de Amigos Members

Eric Guttormson

March 31, 2025

Press Releases

Joya de Nicaragua has announced the release of the Antaño CT Gran Consul, a new addition to its Antaño CT line. This limited-edition cigar, measuring 4 ¾ x 60, is exclusive to members of the company’s Club de A... Read More...

Asylum Cigars Unveiling Split Personality at PCA 2025

Eric Guttormson

March 31, 2025

Press Releases

Asylum Cigars is set to expand its flavored cigar lineup with the introduction of Split Personality at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show in New Orleans. Following the positive reception of las... Read More...

Significant Fire at AJ Fernandez Factory

Eric Guttormson

March 31, 2025

Press Releases

On March 31, 2025, a major fire erupted at the Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A. factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, igniting in the morning and inflicting heavy damage on one of the world’s largest ci... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Big Screen Bracket Challenge

Eric Guttormson

March 31, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

In our most ambitious episode yet, Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby and Randy set out to craft cigar and drink pairings inspired by iconic cocktails from the big screen. First, they need to narrow down the options to... Read More...

El Septimo Set to Reveal Three $25 Million Fabergé-Inspired Cigar Humidors

Eric Guttormson

March 31, 2025

Press Releases

In a nod to historical craftsmanship, El Septimo has introduced a new piece to the cigar world: the Fabergé Egg Cigar Humidor. Drawing inspiration from the intricate designs that took Fabergé a century to perfe... Read More...

More Details Emerge on Romeo y Julieta 150th Anniversary Collection

Eric Guttormson

March 31, 2025

Press Releases

Romeo y Julieta is set to unveil its 150th Anniversary Collection at the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in New Orleans this April, an event known for gathering premium cigar retailers. The launch in... Read More...

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