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DON DOROTEO CIGARS TO UNVEIL THE LIMITED EDITION “El ALCALDE” AT THE 2024 PCA IN LAS VEGAS

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The El Alcalde blend has been aging for 15 years as the cigars were originally rolled in 2008.

(Miami, FL) March 14, 2024– Don Doroteo Cigars announces the” El Alcalde” cigar brand to make its debut at the PCA Convention & International Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada later this month. Don Doroteo closed out 2023 by earning the No. 1 Boutique Cigar by Enthusiast Report for the Don Doroteo “El Legado” and a top twenty-five ranking by Cigar & Spirits Magazine for the “Salt of the Earth Piedra Angular”. Don Doroteo now presents El Alcalde which continues the company’s mission to honor the family Patriarch Doroteo Fermin Delgado. 

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Foundation Cigars Discontinues El Güegüense and Unveils “The Wise Man Corojo & Maduro” Made by Pepin Garcia.

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03.12.24 Ellington, Connecticut. – Foundation Cigars is thrilled to unveil its latest offerings, the Wise Man Corojo and Wise Man Maduro cigar lines. Crafted in collaboration with renowned cigar maker Pepin Garcia and My Father Cigars, these new additions exemplify the commitment to excellence and tradition that Foundation Cigars is known for.

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El Septimo Will Unveil Its First $9 Cigar

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Los Angeles, CA, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In an unprecedented blend of luxury and creativity, El Septimo, the globally acclaimed leader in premium cigars, proudly announces the launch of its pioneering Culinary Art Collection at the forthcoming Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show this March in Las Vegas, NV. This groundbreaking collection, consisting of four meticulously crafted cigars, is set to redefine the synergy between the opulent world of fine cigars and the distinguished realm of the world’s most celebrated wines.

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Cigar Rights of America Engages in Critical Dialogue with FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products

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WASHINGTON, DC (March 07, 2024) – Today, Cigar Rights of America (CRA) met with Dr. Brian King, Director of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), to discuss key issues concerning the premium cigar industry, including CTP’s five-year strategic plan and pending proposed regulation to limit nicotine in tobacco products.

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Premium Cigar Association Announces the Launch of ‘Women of PCA’

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[Washington, D.C. – March 4, 2024] To connect and inspire women working in the premium cigar and pipe industry, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has launched the Women of PCA, a new business resource group led by women and designed to foster the professional and personal development of the association’s women members.

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Foundation Cigars Rebrands Metepa & Introduces AKSUM

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A Symbolic Journey Inspired by the Ark of the Covenant

Foundation Cigar Company, a trailblazer in the premium cigar industry, proudly presents AKSUM, a brand inspired by the resting place of the Ark of the Covenant. Formerly known as METAPA, this rebranded line continues to deliver the same exceptional blend that has captivated cigar enthusiasts.
 

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PADRÓN CIGARS TO CELEBRATE 60th ANNIVERSARY AT PCA24

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WITH KEYNOTE AND SPONSORSHIP

[WASHINGTON, D.C., MIAMI, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 19, 2024] Padrón Cigars, one the most successful and enduring premium cigar brands in the industry, will be celebrating its 60th anniversary at the largest premium tobacco trade show in the U.S. this March. Today, Padrón Cigars and the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) are excited to announce a one-of-a-kind sponsorship of this year’s PCA24 trade show and international convention that will offer attendees a chance to celebrate the Padrón’s celebrated past, present, and future.

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Quality Importers Presents the “Year of the Dragon” Four-Piece Collection

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Fresh from an exciting trip to TPE, Quality Importers is thrilled to launch a limited edition “Year of the Dragon” Four-Piece Collection. This carefully curated set of premium cigar accessories is a fantastic way to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Dragon.

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LAMPERT CIGARS releases the LIMITADA 2023 at PCA 2024

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The Lampert Limitada 2023 is a 6 ½ x 56 toro gordo that uses an Ecuadorian criollo 98 wrapper over an Ecuadorian habano 2000 binder and fillers from Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and Peru. The cigars were rolled in 2023; hence the Lampert Limitada has an additional band with 2023 embossed.

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PLASENCIA CIGARS TO RELEASE “THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON”

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(Miami, Florida) January x, 2024, Plasencia Cigars, a world-leading premium tobacco grower since 1865, announces the release of the limited edition “The Year of the Dragon”. This is the fourth limited edition offering by Plasencia commemorating the Chinese New Year. This limited-edition brand is offered in a Torpedo 6 ½ x 54 Vitola. A total of 3,000 boxes of “The Year of the Dragon” were produced which will be made available for the global market.

February 10, 2024, kicks off the Chinese New Year and once again Plasencia Cigars looks to offer up a blend that not only represents the Plasencia family but also honors Chinese culture. The dragon, occupying the fifth position in the Chinese zodiac, symbolizes good luck, honor, strength, and health. In Chinese culture, distinct as a mythical creature, the Dragon has no parallel for talent and excellence.

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PCA Statement on FDA Appeal of Premium Cigar Ruling

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On January 31, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) filed its appealing Judge Amit Mehta’s orders holding the FDA’s decision to regulate premium cigars arbitrary and capricious and vacating it. The appeal is presented to the court of appeals in Washington, D.C., known as the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.

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MIAMI CIGAR & CO. IS NOW SHIPPING THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NM80.  OFFICIAL LAUNCH DINNER EVENT IN CELEBRATION OF NESTOR MIRANDA’S BIRTHDAY AT CITY CIGAR LOUNGE.

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Dinner to feature “Certified Angus Beef Chef of the year” Carla Dilorenzo who specializes in Argentine-style open fire grilling.

(Miami, FL) January 29, 2024–Miami Cigar & Co. announces that the much awaited NM80 is how shipping.  City Cigar Lounge was tapped as the lauching pad for the highly anticipated NM80 cigar brand. The NM80 was created to commemorate Nestor Miranda’s 80th birthday. The event is a sit down 5-course dinner by “Certified Angus Beef Chef of the year” Carla DiLorenzo. Dinner to take place on February 8, 2024 at 7:00 pm. City Cigar Lounge is located at 41 NW 2nd St, Miami, FL 33128.

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Anstead’s “Big Red Barn” event raises 11.5K for Operation: Cigars For Warriors

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Ocala, FL – Operation: Cigars For Warriors Is proud to announce a major donation from Anstead’s Tobacco Company of $11,540 raised during their annual “Big Red Barn” event in September 2023. Items auctioned off included premium liquor, branded cigar swag, merchandise and accessories as well as signed sports memorabilia.

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QUALITY IMPORTERS EMPOWER RETAILERS WITH UNPRECEDENTEDPRICE REDUCTIONS ON SPECIFIC PRODUCTS FROM XIKAR®, PALIÓ®, HUMIDOR SUPREME® AND HYDRA®

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WESTON, Florida – Quality Importers Trading Company ® (QI) the leading accessory supplier to the worldwide premium cigar trade, announces an initiative to reduce prices on select cigar accessories. Defying the trend of cost increases in the cigar industry, QI is committed to supporting and sustaining retailers by offering price reductions on specific SKUs from their brands Xikar®, Palió®, Humidor Supreme®, and Hydra® in addition to the previously announced rollback on Cigar Caddy® SKUs.

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2024 Federal Premium Cigar Advocacy/Political Outlook

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PCA | January 9, 2024 – The New Year represents new challenges and opportunities for the premium cigar industry and the Premium Cigar Association (PCA). The PCA has been forecasting, strategizing, and prioritizing the issues and areas that affect our membership the most. With Congressional gridlock and narrow partisan margins in the U.S. Congress, we expect very few pieces of legislation to be signed into law in 2024. 

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