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PCA Testifies Today Before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
April 14, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA), represented by Deputy Executive Director/Head of Government Affairs Joshua Habursky, testified before the U.S Food and Drug Administration Center for Tobacco Products run by CTP... Read more
PCA Applauds Governor Grisham’s Veto of Harmful Cigar Tax Increase in New Mexico
April 14, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
PCA Director of State Advocacy, Glynn Loope, said, “We are grateful to Governor Grisham for recognizing the impact this tax increase would have had on small businesses and... Read more
North Dakota Now Allows Cigar Lounges – Passes Bill HB 1229
April 14, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Premium Cigar Association (PCA) and Cigar Rights of America (CRA) celebrate the passage of HB 1229 in North Dakota, which allows the establishment of cigar lounges in the state. The... Read more
El Septimo Announces New Lounge Location with The Vault
April 8, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
El Septimo continues with its progress in branding more retail centers than anyone else, in just the last 12 months. El Septimo has announced a joint cooperation with The Vault... Read more
Idaho Retail Tobacconists and PCA Announce Passage of New Tax Cap
April 8, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Premium Cigar Association (PCA) in partnership with its member tobacconists of Idaho, are pleased to announce that Governor Brad Little has signed legislation calling for a fifty-cent tax cap on... Read more
Spare Notes Series #33: Alec Bradley Sale & PCA Moving Dates
April 3, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Brought to you by Drew Estate: This week we dive into the Alec Bradley sale that was announced during TPE. Coop fills us in on the Great Smoke and we... Read more
J.C. Newman Introduces Angel Cuesta Cigars
March 31, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. introduced Angel Cuesta cigars at the Tobacconist Association of America meeting this week. First rolled a century ago, this historic cigar brand is named... Read more
United Cigar Round Format to Ship in April
March 30, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
United Cigars has enhanced their flagship United Cigars Line and will now be rolled in the traditional round shape. United Cigars is not just the name of the company, or... Read more
STG Returns to the PCA Trade Show
March 29, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) announces today that the company is returning as an exhibitor to the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show which takes place on July... Read more
Deadwood Tobacco Co. “The Girl With No Name” Gets Robusto Extra Size for Famous Smoke
March 29, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
The regular line up of Deadwood Tobacco Co. by Drew Estate includes Fat Bottom Betty, Sweet Jane, Crazy Alice and Leather Rose, but Deadwood “The Girl With No Name” Robusto... Read more
Montecristo Introduces 1935 Anniversary Edición Diamante
March 27, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Altadis U.S.A. has announced the release of the Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Edición Diamante. This highly anticipated follow-up to the Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua will reach luxury humidors and... Read more
Camacho Announces Factory Unleased 3
March 27, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Conquering the rugged terrain of Honduras is no easy task. Many have sought the challenge, with few little rewards. At Camp Camacho, our blenders never back down from... Read more
Partagas Releases First US-Made Cigar with El Titan de Bronze
March 25, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Partagas will release its first collaboration in April with Partagas de Bronce, an exceptional cigar handcrafted in Miami by the Cuban expatriate rollers of the famed El Titán... Read more
Ozgener Family Cigars to Introduce ‘Aramas’ Brand at TAA Trade Show
March 25, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Ozgener Family Cigars (OFC) has announced that it will debut it’s sophomore release, “Aramas’ at the upcoming Tobacconists Association of America (TAA) Trade Show, to be held March... Read more
El Rey Del Mundo Naturals Five Pack Coming in April
March 25, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
El Rey del Mundo Naturals, the Honduran-made line that launched in March 2022 will welcome a five pack featuring its fan-favorite toro. The bold, red “Locked-In Humidity” pack includes a... Read more
PCA Announces Date and Location for 2024 Annual Convention and Trade Show
March 25, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced today that the 2024 Annual Convention and Trade Show will be held March 22-25, 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This... Read more
Quality Importers Announces TAA Exclusive Series Xikar Xi2 – The Tobacconist
March 23, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Quality Importers Trading Company (QI) announces today their first ever TAA Exclusive Series product, a TAA Exclusive Xikar Xi2 – The Tobacconist. Founded in 1968, the TAA is trade organization... Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: 2022 Person of the Year Hector Alfonso
March 23, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Brought to you by J.C. Newman – This week Matt and Mitchell welcome on Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars, our 2022 Person of the Year! Hector talks to us about... Read more
Ferio Tego Announces Timeless TAA 2023
March 21, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Ferio Tego is once again delivering an exclusive offering for the Tobacconists Association of America retailers as part of the TAA Exclusive Series Program. The 2023 meeting of the Tobacconists... Read more
Punch Announces Knuckle Buster Habano Stubby
March 21, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
It’s not the name of a pro wrestler but now that we think of it, that could work. So, if you’re considering a career change and are cool with rolling... Read more