The Boutique Cigar Association of America (BCA) has announced the upcoming release of its first-ever BCA Sampler Pack. This quarterly collection features five premium cigars, each in a Toro size, hand-selected from both past, present, and new member companies of the association. This inaugural sampler marks the beginning of a quarterly series that will showcase the craftsmanship, creativity, and efforts of the boutique cigar community. Each release will highlight a new rotation of family-owned brands, offering aficionados a unique opportunity to experience truly unique boutique blends from around the globe.
In alignment with the BCA’s mission to unite and strengthen small family-owned cigar companies, the organization’s Board of Directors recently voted to eliminate membership dues for all members. Moving forward, the BCA Sampler Pack will serve as a cornerstone initiative to:
- To promote and shed light on new brands entering the market.
- Generate funding to support the association’s operations and advocacy efforts
- Help finance educational seminars and regulatory education for our members
“I’m incredibly proud to be part of this platform,” said Armen Caprielian, of the Boutique Cigar Association. “Our mission is simple, to help launch quality boutique cigars into the marketplace and to make sure every cigar bearing the BCA name meets the highest standards of excellence. Each blend will be carefully vetted by a dedicated tasting panel to ensure we deliver only the finest offerings to consumers and retailers alike.”
The BCA says that quantities are extremely limited, with only 100 inaugural sampler packs available as they do a soft launch. Each sampler is priced at $45 with free shipping for subscribers. The BCA says your purchase supports a noble cause, helping sustain small, family-owned cigar makers. Over 90% of all proceeds go directly to the participating brand owners (after shipping), with less than 10% allocated to BCA’s administrative and advocacy efforts.
