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Drew Estate’s Pope of Greenwich Village Returns as Smoke Inn Micro Blend Series Exclusive

July 25, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Drew Estate’s Pope of Greenwich Village will soon be available again as part of Smoke Inn’s famed Micro Blend Series. The 2022 launch of the limited-edition cigars will... Read more

Ashton #PCA2022

July 22, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
While Ashton was not showcasing anything new, they had an amazing new booth that was sure to be one of the better ones on the show floor. A... Read more

Premium Cigar Association and the Boutique Cigar Association of America Begin a New Collaboration

July 21, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) and the Boutique Cigar Association of America (BCAA) announced today a new collaborative relationship to highlight the boutique cigar industry within the world of premium... Read more

Room101 #PCA2022

July 21, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Matt Booth and his Room101 booth full of tricks were in attendance at PCA 2022. However, many speculated that he wouldn’t be after the sale of Room101 to STG. Yet... Read more

Perdomo Cigars #PCA2022

July 20, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
It is always great to see the Perdomo family at any event, especially a trade show. They exhibit a certain level of class, respect and professionalism that sets a gold... Read more

Spare Notes Series #21: 2022 Post-PCA Trade Show Episode!

July 16, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Brought to you by Drew Estate: The Rebirth of Cigars – This week, Matt and Coop are back from Las Vegas after another Premium Cigar Association Trade Show and Convention.... Read more

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust #PCA2022

July 16, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
It is always a treat to catch up with Steve Saka; proprietor of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. In typical Saka fashion, attendees to his booth were greeted by his famous... Read more

Revamped Sancho Panza Hitting Shelves Now

July 15, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
The entire Sancho Panza line has been modernized and the brand’s three updated collections have begun shipping this week. Matt Wilson, senior brand manager of Sancho Panza said, “Sancho Panza... Read more

Dissident Cigars #PCA2022

July 15, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Earlier this year, Dissident, part of the Oveja Negra brand family, was purchased by Cynn and Josh Coburn. The last time we saw Cynn was at TPE 2022, when the... Read more

United Cigar #PCA2022

July 14, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Among the list of exhibitors who are making their return to the 2022 PCA Trade Show is United Cigars and the Ultra-Premium brand they distribute, Selected Tobacco by Nelson Alfonso.... Read more

Drew Estate Introduces Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo Robusto

July 14, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Drew Estate is adding a new vitola to its Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo portfolio. Announced during its latest Freestyle Live broadcast, Drew Estate introduced the Liga Privada H99 Connecticut... Read more

Selected Tobacco #PCA2022

July 14, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Selected Tobacco’s new and improved booth for PCA 2022 When it comes to Selected Tobacco, you’re talking about a brand that is still growing, yet has made a statement for... Read more

Vintage Cigar Distributors of New England Taps James Shaffer to Lead Sales

July 13, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Vintage Cigar Distributors of New England is excited to announce they have hired James Shaffer to lead sales for the organization and continue growing the national distribution of... Read more

La Flor Dominicana #PCA2022

July 13, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
La Flor Dominicana’s Booth at PCA 2022 La Flor Dominicana made their highly anticipated return to the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show this past weekend. Since the first... Read more

General Cigar Files Declaratory Judgement Lawsuit Against Arturo Fuente In Trademark Dispute

July 13, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
General Cigar Company, the premium cigar subsidiary of Scandinavian Tobacco Group, announces today that the company has filed a declaratory judgment trademark lawsuit in the United States District Court for... Read more

Los Statos Deluxe Gets an Extreme Make Over

July 13, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Los Statos Deluxe has gotten an extreme makeover at the hands of Matt Booth, Justin Andrews and STG’s Honduran blending team. The new line is being crafted at STG’s HATSA... Read more

J.C. Newman To Preview New Products This Weekend at PCA 2022

July 8, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
As America’s oldest family-owned premium cigar maker, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is the only current exhibitor who attend the Premium Cigar Association’s first trade show in 1933. The Newman family... Read more

Fuente & Padrón Legends Cigar Project To Be Unveiled July 10, 2022

July 8, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Carlito Fuente and Jorge Padrón are proud to announce the release of their Legends cigar project. We will be joining the Fuente and Padrón families Sunday July 10, 2022 at... Read more

Emilio Cigars to Debut Suave Maduro at PCA 2022

June 30, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Emilio Cigars will be showcasing a new release at this year’s PCA in Las Vegas known as Suave Maduro.Suave Maduro will be added to the core-line production with shipping to... Read more

Meerapfel Launches First Cigar Line

June 30, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Meerapfel has announced today the introduction of a new cigar aimed to not only honor Richard Meerapfel, but also bolden a new subgenre of premium cigars – Uber Luxury. The... Read more