The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) successfully concluded its annual trade show and convention, PCA26, held April 17–20, 2026, in New Orleans. Bringing together premium cigar retailers, manufacturers, distributors, media, and industry professionals from across the United States and around the world, PCA26 delivered four days of business, networking, education, and celebration in one of America’s most iconic host cities.
Continue reading The Premium Cigar Association Concludes a Successful PCA26 Trade Show in New Orleans; Announces Dates for PCA27 in Las VegasMonthly Archives: April 2026
PCA Expands into Asia Through Strategic Partnership with Cigraal
Launch of PCA and Cigraal’s PCA Connect Asia | November 30 – December 6, 2026
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced a new strategic partnership with Cigraal, a leading premium cigar development and distribution company across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. This collaboration marks a significant step in supporting the rapid growth, professionalization, and long-term development of the premium cigar category across key Asian markets, through advancing education and advocacy.
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Casa Carrillo Introduces Ascend at PCA 2026
A New Regular Production Release in the Perez-Carrillo Series
Miami, FL — Casa Carrillo introduces Ascend, a new release that reflects the company’s ongoing dedication to refinement and its commitment to elevating the premium cigar experience.
Continue reading Casa Carrillo Introduces Ascend at PCA 2026Premium Cigar Association Honors Industry Leaders at 2026 Step Up Awards
During a ceremony held on the first night of the PCA26 Trade Show, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced the recipients of its 2026 Step Up Awards. Presented annually, these prestigious awards recognize individuals whose leadership, advocacy, and dedication have made a lasting impact on the premium cigar industry.
Continue reading Premium Cigar Association Honors Industry Leaders at 2026 Step Up AwardsPremium Cigar Association (PCA) Announces 2026 Best of the Leaf Award Winners
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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J.C. Newman Unveils theAmerica250 Cigar Humidor
Release of the Wahoo
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
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.
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.
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.
Continue reading 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.J.C. Newman Ships First 2026 Release of Tampa Smokers
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.
Smoker Friendly “Donation Round Up” Campaign benefits Operation:Cigars For Warriors
Ocala, FL – Operation: Cigars For Warriors is proud to announce the
results of Smoker Friendly’s “Donation Round Up Campaign”, which is
conducted annually between Veterans’ Day and Giving Tuesday.
SEE YOU IN NEW ORLEANS!
VISIT US AT PCA 2026 – BOOTH # 1655
Call or email us for more information and special promotions on our new 1941 Nuevo Comienzo and our full line of premium cigars.
Office: 786-860-5819 Toll-Free: 1-888-552-2902Email: info@raicescubanas.com
Valentino Siesto Cigars at PCA 2026 – Booth #4452
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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This is the first release of these special cigars for 2026.
This week, we will ship this year’s first release of Diamond Crown Black Diamond cigars.
PLASENCIA CIGARS UNVEILS TRIUNFAL AT PCA 2026: A LIMITED-EDITION CELEBRATING UNITY, TRIUMPH, AND A HISTORIC GLOBAL MOMENT
(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.
The New Jake Wyatt Has Arrived
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! |
PLASENCIA CIGARS: FIVE GENERATIONS, ONE PHILOSOPHY. AN EVOLVED BRAND IDENTITY GROWN FROM THE GROUND UP
(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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MIAMI CIGAR & CO. EXPANDS OUTCAST CIGARS LINE WITH NEW TIN FORMAT AT PCA 2026
MIAMI, FL – Miami Cigar & Co. introduces Outcast Tins, a new extension of the Outcast Cigars line, set to debut at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in New Orleans.
Continue reading MIAMI CIGAR & CO. EXPANDS OUTCAST CIGARS LINE WITH NEW TIN FORMAT AT PCA 2026PCA Acquires The Cigar Academyto Set the Standard for Cigar Education
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.
Continue reading PCA Acquires The Cigar Academyto Set the Standard for Cigar EducationIntroducing Decimus
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
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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