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RED ANCHOR LINE EXTENSIONS SCHEDULED TO SHIP

Hudson, NH – Red Anchor: A Tribute to Heritage and Excellence. United Cigars proudly announces the highly anticipated release of its latest cigar line extensions, Red Anchor Captain and Gunner, are set to hit the shelves in late August. Produced at Kelner Boutique Factory (KBF), The Red Anchor line is a testament to the rich history and commitment to
excellence that the Kelner family brings to every creation.

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C.L.E. CIGAR COMPANY ANNOUNCES THAT THE ASYLUM 11 2023 IS NOW SHIPPING

(Miami, FL) August 1, 2023C.L.E. Cigar Company announces that the Asylum 11 2023 is now shipping. Asylum 11 2023 was showcased last year at the 2022 PCA in Las Vegas. This marks the 5th in the line of this series which began with Asylum 7 in 2019.

A year in the waiting the Asylum 11 2023 will now land in the hands of retailers across the nation. The cigar is a barber pole blend featuring Mexican San Andres and Habano wrappers. The binder and filler are composed of Honduran tobacco.

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C.L.E. CIGAR COMPANY TO RELEASE THE EIROA CBT 51 IN CELEBRATION OF CHRISTIAN EIROA’S 51st BIRTHDAY

Eiroa CBT 51 made its debut at Christian’s birthday event which took place during the 2023 PCA

July 25, 2023C.L.E. Cigar Company to release the Eiroa CBT 51. In what will be limited in distribution, this blend is in celebration of Christian Eiroa’s 51st birthday. The cigar made its debut during a 300-person event celebrating his birthday during the PCA 2023 on July 9th. The celebration took place at Eight Lounge at Resorts World, in Las Vegas.

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Rick Rodriguez and Luciano Meirelles Collaborate on The Maker

PCA | July 20, 2023 – West Tampa Tobacco Company’s Rick Rodriguez and Luciano Meirelles have one more surprise following this year’s Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show–a collaboration no one saw coming. The two cigar blenders have created a limited-edition car that will exclusively be available through My Old Kentucky Herf.

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FDA Ombudsman Asked to Review Regulatory Actions Against Premium Cigars

[Washington, DC — Monday, July 24, 2023] The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has filed a formal request for a meeting with the Ombudsman of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Center for Tobacco Products to discuss PCA’s significant concerns related to FDA’s March 10, 2023, Proposed Rule seeking to establish so-called tobacco product manufacturing practice (TPMP) requirements. The request references the July 2022 order by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. It found that the FDA acted arbitrarily and capriciously in its 2016 action asserting regulatory authority over premium cigars. Yet, with the final remedy for that order still pending, the FDA has plowed forward with multiple rules, including the TPMP proposal, that would potentially impact the premium cigar market. Notably, the TPMP proposal does not acknowledge the court’s order or the pending remedy ruling.

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The Premium Cigar Association Appeals to the White House on UPS and Teamsters Negotiations

[Washington, DC — Friday, July 21, 2023] The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has joined over 200 organizations in signing a letter to the White House that raises awareness of the importance of the negotiations between UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (Teamsters) in response to the ongoing negations between it and UPS. Scott Pearce, Executive Director of the PCA, also sent an independent letter to the White House addressing how this potential strike would have devastating consequences for the premium tobacco industry.

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HumidifGroup Develops Joya De Nicaragua’s New Antaño Power Play Sling Puck Game. Where Tradition, Play, and Legendary Cigars Collide

July 19,2023 – HumidifGroup and Joya De Nicaragua, the renowned cigar manufacturer known for its commitment to quality and innovation, are proud to release an extraordinary project that combines the pleasures of cigar smoking with the excitement of a captivating game. The new custom designed JDN cigar box, Antaño Power Play Sling Puck, delivers a one-of-a-kind experience and creates unique “JDN Moments” for cigar enthusiasts.

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Short Run 2023 is Coming!

Get ready for the return of an annual sensation: the Limited Edition Short Run 2023 is set to be released soon! E.P. Carrillo’s Short Run series is renowned for its unique, one-of-a-kind blends that use the rarest tobaccos and tell distinct stories every year. This year’s creation promises to deliver an unforgettable smoking experience that expertly balances complexity and smoothness.

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Operation: Cigars for Warriors announces Collaboration with B.A.M.F. Cigars and Lou Piscitelli for Cigar Band ArtworkOnline Raffle and PCA-exclusive Cigar to benefit CFW

Ocala, FL – Operation: Cigars For Warriors is proud to announce the availability of online raffle ticket sales for a beautiful piece of custom artwork honoring US servicemen and women made by Lou Piscitelli of Melbourne, FL. Proceeds from the raffle benefit Op: CFW.

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UNITED CIGARS PCA PREVIEW 2023

Hudson, NH, June 27, 2023 – The cigars are loaded, and the bags are packed for an exciting trip to Las Vegas for PCA 2023. United Cigars and their distribution partner Selected Tobacco are thrilled to showcase their portfolios of brands inside the Sands Convention Center at Booth 3099 and Booth 4097. This year, there’s an ace up their sleeves with a slew of new releases, limited editions, and size extensions that retailers will be going all in on. United Cigars is unveiling 4 new sizes of Red Anchor, and the Black Bomb Firecracker. Selected Tobacco is releasing Alfonso Gran Selección, Atabey Black Ritos, the limited edition 10-Year Extra Aged Atabey Dioses, and the Atabey Limited Edition Humidor. Explore all of the new products below and don’t forget it’s
never a gamble to bet on United Cigars.

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Pledge of Allegiance in Stores Now

E.P. Carrillo, internationally renowned for their superb craftsmanship and premium quality cigars, is excited to announce their newest creation: E.P. Carrillo Pledge of Allegiance 2023 is in stores now. This special limited edition release of 1,776 boxes allocated to retailers, not only represents the culmination of the company’s dedication to excellence, but also serves as a tribute to America’s indomitable spirit and the dream that it embodies.

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MIAMI CIGAR & CO. TO CELEBRATE NESTOR MIRANDA’S 80th BIRTHDAY AND TATIANA CIGARS’ 25 ANNIVERSARY IN GRAND STYLE DURING THE 2023 PCA!

(Miami, FL) June 20, 2023Miami Cigar & Co. reaches two major milestones this year and in Nestor Miranda style a grand celebation is in order. Nestor Miranda’s 80th birthday alongside the 25th Anniversary of the Tatiana Cigar brand to be celebrated with a by invitation only event at Gatsby’s Cocktial Lounge at Resorts World. Event to take place on Saturday July 8, 2023 at 8:00 PM during the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in Las Vegas.

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UNITED CIGARS IGNITES THE SUMMER WITH THE BLACK BOMB FIRECRACKER

Hudson, NH – This summer, United Cigars proudly introduces the Black Bomb Firecracker with an enhanced blend, and new 25 count box format. The United Firecracker was first cigar on the market with a long piece of tobacco at the head shaped like a ‘wick’ or ‘fuse’ to capture its name; Firecracker. Now, the Black Bomb Firecracker adds even more gunpowder to the blueprint. Using a rich Mexican San Andres wrapper over a Sumatra binder, and filler tobaccos from the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua, the Black Bomb combines explosive flavors with unrivaled intensity.

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