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Governor Lombardo of Nevada Signs Tax Cap Bill During PCA
July 19, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
While the premium cigar industry was conducting business during the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) convention and trade show held just over a week ago in Las Vegas, a few Nevada... Read more
Perdomo – PCA 2023
July 19, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Nick Perdomo and family were in attendance at PCA 2023 yet again, in power suits and the same booth we have seen the last few years. A nice... Read more
HumidifGroup Develops Joya De Nicaragua’s New Antaño Power Play Sling Puck Game
July 19, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
HumidifGroup and Joya De Nicaragua are proud to release an extraordinary project that combines the pleasures of cigar smoking with the excitement of a captivating game. The new... Read more
Spare Notes Series #40: What Happened at PCA?
July 19, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Brought to you by Drew Estate: Last weekend Matt, Kevin and Mitchell talk about the 2023 PCA Trade Show that they all attended last week. They talk the good, the... Read more
Rick Rodriguez and Luciano Meirelles Silently Collaborate and Release an Exclusive Cigar: The Maker
July 19, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Rick Rodriguez and Luciano Meirelles, have joined forces to unveil a collaboration cigar. This partnership has been eagerly awaited by the Kentucky cigar community, and its release at... Read more
Davidoff Adding Zino Nicaragua Half Corona Pre-Cut Cigar to Line
July 19, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Oettinger Davidoff is excited to present the latest addition to its Zino Nicaragua line: The Zino Nicaragua Half Corona with an innovative pre-cut. With this, Zino, the cigar... Read more
Foundation Cigar Co. – PCA 2023
July 19, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
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
Hooten Young – PCA 2023
July 18, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
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
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust – PCA 2023
July 17, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
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
Gurkha – PCA 2023
July 17, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
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. to Distribute Don Doroteo
July 17, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
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
Booth and Andrews Collaborate on Los Statos Deluxe Maduro
July 17, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
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 Becomes Main Event for Pre – Holiday 2023
July 17, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
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 Announces 14th Anniversary
July 16, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
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
Ricardo Carioni joins Gesinta as CEO
July 16, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
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 – PCA 2023
July 16, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
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
Crowned Heads – Ozgener Family Cigars – PCA 2023
July 16, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
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 – PCA 2023
July 15, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
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
All Saints – PCA 2023
July 15, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
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 Shipping TAA 2023 This Week
July 14, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
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