Cigar Industry News

Foundation came to the PCA 2023 with a booth that had a similar feeling to the 2022 booth, but with a slightly bigger feeling. They had the big... Read more

This was Hooten Young’s debut PCA tradeshow and convention but they have been manufacturing cigars for the US market for five years now. The brand focuses on honoring... Read more

When it comes to making a splash at the PCA, look no further than the mastermind behind Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Steve Saka. Steve is notorious for building... Read more

Up at the front of the trade show hall was a brand who seemly seems to still get frowned upon by many yet a brand I feel is... Read more

Founders Cigar Co. is proud to announce the beginning of their distributorship agreement with Don Doroteo Cigars. Don Doroteo Cigars made its debut at the 2022 PCA Trade Show (Premium... Read more

Matt Booth and Justin Andrews have collaborated on Los Statos Deluxe Maduro, the second iteration of the Los Statos Deluxe brand which underwent an extreme makeover in 2022.... Read more

Diesel Sideshow is making a return in time for early holiday shopping. The limited-edition sampler features seven freakish-looking front marks that will smoke as flawlessly as their classic... Read more

Room101 is commemorating its 14th anniversary in the premium cigar business with a Nicaraguan puro made in collaboration with AJ Fernandez. The limited-edition release ships in July and... Read more

Spain’s leading cigar manufacturer, sales, education and marketing arm of premium cigar makers from Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Honduras and Mexico, Gesinta International Tobacco Company, announced the appointment of Ricardo Carioni... Read more

La Flor Dominicana was at PCA 2023 in their same booth from years past, which to me, still looks great and is effective. They are still riding the high of... Read more

Set towards the front of the show, nearly in the middle, was the boldly styled Crown Heads booth. It was an enjoyable booth to visit, with each line clearly... Read more

Ashton is a company that sticks to the basics. By that I mean, they don’t need a major flash every year to stay relevant or to impress. In fact, the... Read more

Micky Pegg and his business partner Frank Layo were once again in attendance with their brand All Saints Cigars. All Saints is a brand that the Smokin Tabacco... Read more

E.P.Carrillo, internationally renowned for their superb craftsmanship and premium quality cigars, is excited to announce their newest creation:E.P. Carrillo2023 TAA Exclusive. E.P. Carrillo’s TAA series is an exclusive... Read more

After a little journey to the left from the entrance to the trade show, the very recognizable “Flex Leaf” logo is clearly visible. Moving closer, Terence Reilly’s head... Read more

Arturo Fuente’s booth is always one of the busiest at PCA. Returning with the same black and more centered block style booth from the last few years, once... Read more

Brought to you by JC Newman – This week, Matt & Mitchell welcome on Litto Gomez Jr. from La Flor Dominicana who talks about joining the likes of his father... Read more

C.L.E. Cigar Company has introduced the Asylum Cool Brew at the 2023 Premium Cigar Association show. Asylum is recognized for its bold and edgy cigars blends. The Asylum... Read more

Segovias De Esteli Cigars (Formerly known as Antigua Esteli Cigars), a premium cigar manufacturer from Esteli, Nicaragua (Tabacalera Segovias De Esteli S.A), has introduced Habano Oscuro and Maduro... Read more

That’s one small step for humans. And one giant leap for Johnny Tobacconaut. In August, Room101 will launch anew expression ofJohnny Tobacconaut. The cult-favorite brand, which spawned the... Read more