Each year on May 31st, World No Tobacco Day is observed globally to raise awareness about the health risks associated with harmful tobacco product use and to advocate for effective policies to reduce harmful tobacco consumption. The day serves as a platform for promoting global health initiatives around tobacco, however, as is often the case, amidst the calls for tobacco cessation premium cigars are often lumped in with products such as cigarettes and mass-market vape products that have mortality, morbidity, and youth usage concerns.
Blend contains tobacco from C.L.E. Cigar Company’s farm in South America
(Miami, FL) May 28, 2024–C.L.E. Cigar Company announces that the annual PCA Exclusive blends are now shipping. In what has become a yearly tradition Christian Eiroa, and team presented the 2024 PCA Exclusive blends for C.L.E. Cigars, Eiroa Cigars, and Asylum Cigars at the 2024 PCA.
In Christian’s fourth installment of the PCA exclusive cigars, he wanted to showcase the different wrappers by creating a unique and innovative 100 count Honey-Comb display. These displays will not only be useful for the PCA exclusives but can remain in the stores as a permanent display for future CLE, EIROA or Asylum Cigars.
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is excited to announce the dates for next year’s trade show, which will be held on April 11-14, 2025. For the first time since 2015, the PCA trade show (PCA25) will be held in New Orleans at the award-winning Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
June 3, 2024 — Black Works Studio is pleased to announce the release of Aumakua as an R. Field Wine Co. exclusive; hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua.
“Aumakua is an exclusive For R.Field Wine Co. After much anticipation we are excited to release this for a third time,” said James Brown, creator of BLTC and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra.
Individually crafted by skilled artisans, each humidor is meticulously assembled by hand, ensuring attention to detail and quality caftsmanship. The process of handcrafting imbues every piece with a unique character, elevating it beyond mere functionality to a true work of art. From the precision-cut carbon fiber overlay to the hand-polished finishes, every aspect of this humidor reflects the dedication and expertise of its makers. Inside, the humidor’s meticulously crafted interior ensures optimal storage conditions for your finest cigars, preserving their flavor and aroma with care. With its seamless blend of style and functionality, this humidor is a testament to the artistry of fine cigar storage. Holds 75-100 cigars.
Matt Booth announces the launch of a limited-edition release called Room101 Red Rocket in collaboration with retail partner Sir Louis Cigars.
Matt Booth said, “Hunter and Matt at Sir Louis Cigars embody the very essence of brand partner that we work best with. They have always afforded our brand the highest levels of attention and I felt they would be a great place to delve further into partnership by taking things to the collaborative/co-branded stage of the relationship.”
WESTON, Florida – Quality Importers Trading Company ® (QI) the leading accessory supplier to the worldwide premium cigar trade, is happy to announce that the highly anticipated Palió® Veneto™ Quad Lighter, introduced at the TPE and PCA tradeshows earlier this year, is now shipping globally. The quadruple jet-flame lighter promises to elevate the cigar aficionado’s experience with its fusion of function and style.
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA), working in cooperation with the Cigar Association of America (CAA) and Drew Estate Cigars, will be hosting outreach events in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 16, 2024, from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. during the Republican National Convention and during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, on August 20, 2024, also from 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
The host locations for the events include PCA members Metro Cigars Germantown location (Wisconsin) and Up Down Cigar (Chicago). The events will bring together elected officials, candidates, and politicos from across the country. Each event is supposed to bring together over 100 people to discuss important issues in a social setting over premium cigars.
PCA | May 7, 2024 – The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) examines how bad legislation such as generational sales bans hurts businesses and infringes on personal freedoms.
Procigar has a new president. At a general meeting held in early May 2024, members of Procigar elected Litto Gomez of La Flor Dominicana as its new president. Also, Ciro Cascella has been elected as the organization’s new vice president.
Washington D.C., April 26, 2024 – The Cigar Association of America, Inc. (CAA) announced today that it has hired a new president to begin May 28, 2024. Following an extensive search process, CAA will be led by Scott Pearce, the current Executive Director of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA). Pearce’s tenure with PCA will end on May 21, 2024.
Pearce has over 20 years of experience working in associations with a strong track record of driving growth and implementing innovative strategies.
Foundation Cigars is thrilled to announce that the first shipments of the new Wise Man Corojo & Maduro lines have begun shipping to retailers throughout the United States.
Crafted in collaboration with cigar maker Pepin Garcia & My Father Cigars, these new additions exemplify the commitment to excellence and tradition that Foundation Cigars is known for. “We are excited to introduce the NEW Wise Man Corojo and Wise Man Maduro to our lineup,” said Nicholas Melillo, owner of Foundation Cigars. “Working with Pepín García and his family has been a dream come true, and we believe that cigar enthusiasts will appreciate the craftsmanship and flavor profiles of these new offerings.“
(Miami, Florida) April 19, 2024. Avo Cigars, a leader in hand-made premium cigars announces that the “Avo Expressions 2024” Is now shipping. This highly anticipated blend is a collaboration with world-renowned DJD-NICE. Only 6,900 boxes containing fifteen cigars were created of this exclusive brand.
The Avo Expressions line of cigars was created with the purpose of collaborating with individuals who are true experts in their craft, following in the footsteps of the late Avo Uvezian, the founder of AVO Cigars. Avo Uvezianwas a musician and composer, who later in life skillfully channeled his musical genius into the creation of cigars that reflected his creative talents.
[Washington, D.C.–April 17, 2024] The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) held its annual trade show and convention in Las Vegas on March 22-25, 2024. This year’s trade show took place in the spring, a change from the trade show’s typical summer dates. With this change, the PCA saw an unprecedented interest in this trade show with an increase in the number of attending retail accounts and general excitement from attendees.
“We were very excited to hold the convention and trade show in Spring after years of feedback from retailers and manufacturers,” said PCA Executive Director Scott Pearce. “The increased attendance, excitement on the show floor, and the number of high-quality events and education as part of the convention made PCA24 a great success and phenomenal step forward. A huge kudos to the PCA staff, especially Lisa Cox and her team, for turning this around in eight months,” Pearce said.
[WASHINGTON, D.C. – APRIL 12, 2024] The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) welcomes Richard Chalkey as its new Director of Coalitions and Policy.
Richard brings over a decade of professional experience from work in government and the private sector. “The Premium Cigar Association has worked with Richard since his time in the West Wing of the White House through Congress and we look forward to having him join our team,” noted PCA Deputy Executive Director Joshua Habursky. “It is rare to find someone in Washington who has worked in the House, Senate, and White House –especially someone who worked four years in a White House and in the West Wing. We are glad to have the perspective and network that Richard will bring.”
In the undercurrent of evening’s cloak, rebellion finds its form in fire. Let the tempestuous spirit of the night command your senses, one smouldering breath at a time. Rebellion are excited to announce the first cigar in their ‘Badass Range’, which will be released once a year in time for Halloween and every one will be different! Our first bad boy is the Demon Barber, and our first barber pole. Grab them while you can…. they will soon be CUT! – never to be seen again……..
New “research” from the University of North Carolina (UNC)is proving that even one of America’s last great pastimes, golf, is not safe from the nanny-state agenda. In a research letter published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research, analysts Selena Kleber, Remi Philips, and corresponding author Adam Goldstein, MD, MPH, Director of Tobacco Intervention Programs at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, examined reports of tobacco sales, sponsorships, and policies at professional golf tournaments. The immediate red flag as to the objectivity of the “research” is the reference to cigarettes in virtually every sentence with cigars.
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.
WESTON, Florida – Quality Importers Trading Company ® (QI) the leading accessory supplier to the worldwide premium cigar trade, announces global availability of the XIKAR® XI80 Perfect Cut Cigar Cutter tailored for large ring cigars. Sporting the classic teardrop design in black, this cutter offers a closed back ensuring an exact straight cut for cigars up to 80-ring gauge.
Casa 1910, a leader in the production of mexican high-quality cigars, is pleased to announce the launch of several new products that will further enrich its Revolutionary lineup. These exciting releases reflect Casa 1910’s continued commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and innovation in the mexican tobacco.
New Cigars in the Revolutionary Line: “Tierra Blanca – Format” and “El Ebano – Cigar”
[Ashburn, VA, March 22, 2024] – Fratello Cigars, a trailblazer in the world of premium tobacco, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its highly anticipated Concealed Carry program at the annual Premium Cigar Association (PCA) 2024 Trade Show in Las Vegas from March 23 to March 25, 2024.
Yaniv Erez has announced the expansion of his Landlord line to include more sizes and more wrappers. The cigars have 4 sizes and 3 wrappers. The wrappers are Ecuadorian Connecticut, Habano 2000 and Mexican San Andreas Maduro.
WESTON, Florida – Quality Importers Trading Company ® (QI) the leading accessory supplier to the worldwide premium cigar trade, is pleased to expand the Palió® Tazza Ashtray line with the introduction of the Tazza Piccola Ashtray. This compact, all-metal, four-cigar rest personal ashtray is set to ship in June, providing cigar aficionados with a clean and stylish smoking experience. Key features that make the Palió® Tazza Piccola Ashtray stand out from competitors are:
Unveiling at the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show March 22-25 in Las Vegas
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Altadis U.S.A. celebrates a big milestone in 2024, as the H. Upmann cigar brand turns 180 years old. The limited-edition H. Upmann 180th Anniversary cigarcommemorates one of the oldest and most renowned cigar brands in the world since 1844. The cigar, an iconic 50 X 7 Churchill size, will be presented in a beautifully detailed 10-count box. Only 5,000 boxes have been produced. In addition to these boxes, Altadis U.S.A. will also release 180 special-edition, numbered humidors – each containing 50 exclusive cigars in a 50 X 6 Toro size.
March 19, 2024– C.L.E. Cigar Company announces the unveiling of the Asylum April Fools’ 2024 “Year of the Dragon” at the PCA in Las Vegas. The Asylum April Fools’ 2024 Year of the Dragon is the fourth in a series of cigars that are released yearly on April Fools’ Day (April 1st). Last year’s version celebrated the Chinese Zodiac.” Asylum cigars will continue this trend showcasing this year’s version.
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