Miami Cigar & Co. Adds Outcast Tins Ahead of PCA 2026

April 1, 2026

Miami Cigar & Co. is expanding its Outcast Cigars line with a new tin format that will make its debut at PCA 2026 in New Orleans. The new product, called Outcast Tins, packages the brand’s existing blend in ... Read More...

PCA Acquires The Cigar Academy From Oliva Cigars

Eric Guttormson

April 1, 2026

Press Releases

The Premium Cigar Association has acquired The Cigar Academy from Oliva Cigars, bringing the education and certification platform under PCA control. The program was originally developed to preserve knowledge... Read More...

Micallef Introduces Color Blend Bundles Ahead of PCA 2026

Eric Guttormson

March 31, 2026

Press Releases

Micallef Cigars is adding a new offering to its portfolio with the introduction of Color Blend Bundles, a line built from the same tobaccos used in the company’s Color Series. The bundles include two sizes: ... Read More...

El Mago Cigars Launches Limited Edition Collectible Tin Series

Eric Guttormson

March 31, 2026

Press Releases

El Mago Cigars is introducing a new limited production project centered around collectible packaging, with the debut of its Tin Series now shipping to a small group of retailers nationwide. According to the ... Read More...

Black Label Trading Co. Introduces Macabre for PCA 2026

Eric Guttormson

March 31, 2026

Press Releases

Black Label Trading Co. is set to introduce a new limited release called Macabre at PCA 2026 in New Orleans. The cigar is produced at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua, and will be made available to a... Read More...

Valacari Updates Portfolio, Introduces Decimus for 10-Year Milestone

Eric Guttormson

March 31, 2026

Press Releases

Valacari Cigars is marking its 10th anniversary with a full portfolio rebrand and the introduction of a new limited edition cigar called Decimus. Founded in 2016 by Nimmer Ahmad, the company traces its roots... Read More...

Ultimate Gimmick Pairings

Eric Guttormson

March 30, 2026

Flavor Odyssey

It’s April 1st, and you know what that means—corny tricks and gimmicky tomfoolery. On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs dive into some of the most over-the-top gimmick cockta... Read More...

Fratello Introduces Camo Cigarillos at PCA 2026

Eric Guttormson

March 30, 2026

Press Releases

Fratello Cigars is expanding into a new category with the introduction of Camo Cigarillos, set to debut at PCA 2026 in New Orleans. The release marks the company’s first entry into the flavored cigarillo seg... Read More...

JRE Tobacco Introduces Gorbusto Line Under Aladino Brand

Eric Guttormson

March 30, 2026

Press Releases

JRE Tobacco Company is adding a new line to its portfolio with the introduction of Gorbusto, a series produced under the Aladino brand that takes a different approach to how the cigars are presented. Rather ... Read More...

La Flor Dominicana Launches First Fresh Pack Assortment

Eric Guttormson

March 30, 2026

Press Releases

La Flor Dominicana is introducing a new Fresh Pack assortment, marking the company’s first entry into the humidified five-cigar pack format. The Fresh Pack is designed as a way to showcase a range of the com... Read More...

Miami Cigar & Co. Brings Back Private Reserve Lancero

Eric Guttormson

March 30, 2026

Press Releases

Miami Cigar & Co. is bringing back the Nestor Miranda Private Reserve Lancero, with the cigar scheduled to debut at PCA 2026 in New Orleans. The lancero was first introduced in 2021 as part of a series of bl... Read More...

Cavalier Genève Overhauls Small Batch Strategy for 2026

Eric Guttormson

March 30, 2026

Press Releases

Cavalier Genève Cigars is making a significant shift to its Small Batch program heading into 2026, discontinuing its previous offerings and introducing a new structure built around fewer releases. According ... Read More...

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