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Spare Notes Series #41: What Happened at PCA?
August 4, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Coop is back and we talk about the PCA show from Coop’s perspective as well as... Read more
Lampert Releases Rum in the US
August 1, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Lampert Cigars has added its twelve-year-old rum – Lampert Rum – to their U.S. portfolio. The rum is made in Panama and aged for 12 years in white... Read more
La Aurora Announces Distribution with Arango Cigar Co.
August 1, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
La Aurora, USAis proud to announce its new distribution partner,Arango Cigar Co.(Arango), one of the Largest Importer/Distributors of Premium Cigars, European Pipes, Pipe Tobacco and Smokers Accessories. Arango... Read more
Asylum 11 2023 Begins Shipping to Retailers
August 1, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
C.L.E. Cigar Company announces that the Asylum 11 2023 is now shipping. Asylum 11 2023 was showcased last year at the 2022 PCA in Las Vegas. This marks... Read more
J.C. Newman Ships 2023 Release of Yagua
August 1, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
This week, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is shipping the first release of the year of its famous Yagua cigars. A total of 1,250 boxes of Yagua are being... Read more
Camacho Announces Broadleaf Line
July 29, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Camacho Cigars has announced a new line to its portfolio, Camacho Broadleaf. This is a bigger and bolder smoke, sure to satisfy thrill seekers and flavor enthusiasts. The... Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Nick Perdomo Celebrates 30 Years!
July 29, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Brought to you by J.C. Newman – On this episode of The Smokin Tabacco Show, Nick Perdomo Celebrates 30 Years of Perdomo Cigars as we all light up the BRAND... Read more
Sinistro Cigars – PCA 2023
July 28, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
The crew at Sinistro Cigars did a very good job at making their booth as welcoming as walking into your best friend’s living room. With two sections of... Read more
Espinosa to Release Lounge Exclusive Called Linked
July 28, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Espinosa Premium Cigars announced today the release of a lounge exclusive cigar, the Espinosa Linked. The Espinosa Linked is made exclusively and available only to the ten branded... Read more
CAO Arcana Mortal Coil Returns as Annual Release
July 28, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
CAO Arcana Mortal Coil will soon be back by popular demand. The limited-edition cigar that features “Andullo,” the oldest tobacco fermentation method of the Dominican Republic, will ship... Read more
Joya de Nicaragua – PCA 2023
July 26, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Joya de Nicaragua has made their return to the PCA trade show. They normally would exhibit under the Drew Estate booth; the last time would have been at... Read more
E.P. Carrillo Begins Shipping Short Run 2023 This Week
July 26, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
E.P.Carrillo announced today their newest creation:E.P. CarrilloShort Run 2023. This annual limited-edition release is the first time it’s being made in another factory outside of the Dominican Republic.... Read more
C.L.E. to Release the Eiroa CBT 51 for Christian Eiroa’s 51st Birthday
July 26, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
C.L.E. Cigar Company to release the Eiroa CBT 51. In what will be limited in distribution, this blend is in celebration of Christian Eiroa’s 51st birthday. The cigar... Read more
FDA Ombudsman Asked to Review Regulatory Actions Against Premium Cigars
July 24, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
The Premium Cigar Association has filed a formal request for a meeting with the Ombudsman of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Center for Tobacco Products to discuss PCA’s... Read more
Espinosa – PCA 2023
July 24, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Espinosa is one of the stops along the journey that is a little extra exciting since they had an award to receive this year. Hector J Alfonso was... Read more
J.C. Newman – PCA 2023
July 24, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
J.C. Newman isn’t too hard to find, just look for the giant cardboard replica of their factory that they began using in 2021 almost always situated next to... Read more
Quesada – PCA 2023
July 24, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Quesada was situated near the front of the trade show just off to the right of the entrance, and was surrounded by many other medium size booths that... Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Joe Gro Shows Us His Little “Pistola” + GIVEAWAY!
July 22, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Brought to you by J.C. Newman – Joe Gro from Quality Importers steps in for Jose Blanco who needed to reschedule. Joe talks to us about QI and what exciting... Read more
German Engineered Cigars – PCA 2023
July 22, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Nestled neatly in a well-traveled corner of the show, we find a booth with a company that comes from a country that a vast majority of us would... Read more
Selected Tobacco – PCA 2023
July 20, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
For two years in a row, Selected Tobacco S.A. along with its distributor, United Cigars, are two of the most anticipated booths to see at PCA. Selected Tobacco... Read more