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Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Announces 2026 Best of the Leaf Award Winners

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The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced the winners of the 2026 Best of the Leaf Awards during the Awards Reception at this year’s PCA Trade Show. These awards recognize the finest premium cigar retailers, lounges, and bars from across the United States and around the world.

The Best of the Leaf Awards celebrate excellence in the premium cigar industry, honoring establishments that deliver exceptional experiences through quality, service, and dedication to the cigar community.

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Release of the Wahoo

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Lure Cigars is proud to announce the upcoming release of The Wahoo, a limited PCA 2026 exclusive created in appreciation of the retail partners and cigar enthusiasts who continue to support our brand. Following the second annual release of the lighter-bodied The Jolly Walleye, The Wahoo was crafted for smokers who enjoy richer, bolder cigars. Inspired by offshore fishing and the sleek, tapered body of the wahoo sportfish, the blend is presented in two elegant torpedo vitolas that mirror the fish’s distinctive shape.

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J.C, Newman Introduces Brick House Maduro

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This new 5.5″ x 70 handmade cigar is packed full of flavor.

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is introducing Brick House The Commodore Maduro at the Premium Cigar Association trade show this weekend (April 18-20, 2026) in New Orleans. This bold new cigar is 5.5” x 70 and will be packed in both boxes of 25 and humidor bags of 5 cigars. The Commodore Maduro has a suggested retail price of $11.50 and will begin shipping in June.

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MEERAPFEL will be presenting its Family Reserve Blends cigar portfolio and newly appointed USA Sales Team at the PCA Convention & Trade Show 2026 in New Orleans.

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Switzerland, the 14th of April (for immediate release):

• MEERAPFEL is making its Family Reserve Blends cigar portfolio available to premium cigar retailers and aficionados in the United States of America.

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J.C. Newman Ships First 2026 Release of Tampa Smokers

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This is the first release of these special cigars for 2026.

Today marks the first release of this year’s Tampa Smokers cigars.

A perfect companion for baseball season, Tampa Smokers cigars celebrate two of America’s historic traditions: baseball and cigars. At its peak, Tampa’s 200 cigar factories handcrafted more than 700 million cigars per year. In 1919, Tampa’s local baseball team was named the Tampa Smokers to celebrate its place in Cigar City.


Each day, a single master cigar roller hand rolls only 80 Tampa Smokers cigars per day in our El Reloj cigar factory. Crafted with an Ecuadorian Shade wrapper, Connecticut Broadleaf binder, and filler tobaccos from Latin America, this cigar comes in two sizes: a 6″x 52 toro and a 7″ baseball bat.

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Valentino Siesto Cigars at PCA 2026 – Booth #4452

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Two Opposite Formats. One Unmistakable Identity: American Spirit. Dominican Depth.

As Valentino Siesto Cigars continues to expand its distribution network in the United States, the brand reaffirms its long-term commitment to a market it values deeply. Seven recurring bestsellers remain available for the U.S. market across Maduro, Connecticut, and Sun Grown expressions in Robusto and Toro formats, with MSRP generally ranging from $10.80 to $12.80 per cigar, excluding new releases. The U.S. portfolio continues to reflect Valentino Siesto Cigars’ emphasis on aged premium cigars crafted in Tamboril, Dominican Republic.

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PLASENCIA CIGARS UNVEILS TRIUNFAL AT PCA 2026: A LIMITED-EDITION CELEBRATING UNITY, TRIUMPH, AND A HISTORIC GLOBAL MOMENT

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(Miami, Florida) – April 4, 2026 – Plasencia Cigars, a world-renowned premium tobacco grower and maker of award-winning cigars with a tobacco tradition since 1865, will unveil TRIUNFAL at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in New Orleans. This limited-edition release, limited to 5,000 individually numbered boxes worldwide, honors a historic international celebration that brings nations together through passion, resilience, and the enduring spirit of the beautiful game: fútbol.

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The New Jake Wyatt Has Arrived

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MADE BY DESIGN

We didn’t just update our cigars…
We rebuilt everything…Over the past year, we made one of the biggest decisions in our company’s history:We chose to start over.We moved our entire production to Danlí, Honduras.
We rebuilt our process from the ground up.
And we reengineered every blend in our lineup using Honduran and Nicaraguan tobaccos.It wasn’t easy.There were moments we didn’t know if we’d make it through.But we stayed committed to one thing:
Doing it right!
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PLASENCIA CIGARS: FIVE GENERATIONS, ONE PHILOSOPHY. AN EVOLVED BRAND IDENTITY GROWN FROM THE GROUND UP

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(Miami, Florida) – April 3, 2026 – Plasencia Cigars, a family that has grown tobacco since 1865, today introduces an evolved brand identity. The updated identity more clearly reflects the values, philosophy, and agricultural heritage that have defined the Plasencia family for generations. It will be officially unveiled to the trade at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in New Orleans.

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PCA Acquires The Cigar Academyto Set the Standard for Cigar Education

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Washington, D.C. – April 1, 2026] The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) today announced the acquisition of The Cigar Academy (TCA) from Oliva Cigars, marking a significant step in advancing education, professionalization, and long-term development across the premium cigar industry.

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Introducing Decimus

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Celebrating a decade of cigar crafting.

Celebrating ten years of cigar craftsmanship. Since our founding in 2016, we have been driven by a singular vision: to create exceptional cigars at honest prices.

Our commitment to quality has always come first, guiding our efforts to push the boundaries of the craft. “Handcrafted to the highest quality standards” is more than a slogan—it is the principle that defines everything we do.

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House Blend Factory Production Runs

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If you want a program where profit is your friend, the factory production run program is the right fit for you.

The program has strong profit margin potential. These factory production runs have vast combinations and package options.

We offer a simplified order sheet to make ordering as easy as can be. It contains the profit margin of each blend and the MSRP of each cigar that you are buying to give you a clear picture of how much you spend and how much your ROI will be. We want to make it as easy and beneficial to you as we can.

We also have our luxury Recluse blends available for Brick and Mortar only.

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J.C. Newman Introduces Havana Q Toro Three-Pack at TPE 2026

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Today, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is introducing the new Havana Q Toro Three-Pack at the Total Product Expo (TPE) in Las Vegas. This new package is ideal for customers discovering Havana Q for the first time, as well as longtime fans seeking a convenient, grab-and-go option. This three-pack has a suggested retail price of $11.95.

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Cigar Association of Canada

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The Cigar Association of Canada (CAC) is committed to advancing the burgeoning Canadian cigar industry, playing a pivotal role in promoting its growth and prosperity. Beyond being a revered tradition, the cigar sector stands as a significant contributor to the Canadian economy, yielding substantial annual revenues and cultivating a multitude of valuable employment opportunities.

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German Engineered Cigars Introduces AKUT, the First Premium Cigar in Pharmaceutical Blister Packaging

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Hamburg, Germany, March 26, 2026: German Engineered Cigars (GEC), the Hamburg-based premium cigar brand, just announced AKUT – the cigar industry’s first pharmaceutical-style blister packaging for premium longfiller cigars. The format launches with two blends: RVGN Extrem AKUT and Kraftwerk AKUT.
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NEW RELEASES FROM EL SEPTIMO- PCA 2026

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Mi Familia — a tribute to legacy, built on tradition, bound by heritage, and perfected through generations. This cigar is more than a blend… it is the story of the El Septimo Geneva family. El Septimo CEO Zaya Younan – His roots & family, crafted into one unforgettable experience. Created with passion, precision, and purpose—because true greatness always begins with family. Coming soon.

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