June 27, 2023 (Hialeah Gardens, FL) – Espinosa Premium Cigars is proud to announce the release of the Knuckle Sandwich “Prix Fixe” Sampler.

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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.

(Miami, FL) June 20, 2023–Miami Cigar & Co. reaches two major milestones this year and in Nestor Miranda style a grand celebation is in order. Nestor Miranda’s 80^th birthday alongside the 25^th 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.

June 22, 2023 — Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) will be showcasing a new release at this year’s PCA in Las Vegas; POISON DART.  Hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua.

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.

Heading back to the Premium Cigar Association trade show in 2024 means the world to us. We sincerely treasure the face-to-face time we have together to listen, learn, break bread and smoke sticks with so many of our industry colleagues.  And, we always enjoy engaging in commerce and having a ton of fun in Vegas with you, whether it’s burning new releases, hitting the circle bar in the evening, or attempting to do commerce over the music… 
 
We are returning to PCA 2024 primarily due to two reasons.  First, over past two years, Drew Estate and PCA leadership engaged in numerous mutually beneficial conversations that forged closer alignment in our positions regarding the most important, industry-wide matters that we all face.  This newfound alignment allows the premium cigar industry to better meet the significant challenges together and advocate for the best interests on behalf of consumers, retailers and manufacturers. Second,  the change in dates which slots PCA 2024 to take place in late March rather than July is a valuable change which more strongly aligns with the natural cadence of our industry’s business cycle.
 
For over 25-years, the diverse cast of characters at Drew Estate cherished every moment at the show sharing in the love and passion that the world of premium cigars enjoys during this special time each year.  Drew Estate has always felt proud to stand as a beacon of raw energy and emotion at the show, stimulating curiosity, wonderment, and sometimes even a bit of controversy as we unapologetically tore the place up with sneaker convention-like booths, classic donks sitting on 30 inch rims, and even the Manhattan Bridge, which suddenly landed on the show floor a few years back.  We look forward to renewing these moments with you and we are going do something super-fresh for 2024 to celebrate being back together, so stay tuned.
 
Additionally, and as we recently announced, Drew Estate is continuing its strong support for the TPE trade show moving forward.  Both the TPE and PCA trade shows deliver unique value to our wide-ranging and far-reaching retailer audiences, and we look forward to joining our industry partners at both events in 2024. The premium cigar culture is profoundly unique, and we cherish our time at the each of these shows where we learn more and become a most valued partner to our clients, big or small, domestic and international.

June 20, 2023 — Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) is thrilled to announce the debut of new vitolas for several of its core line products at this year’s PCA trade show in Las Vegas. Attendees are invited to visit Booth #15084 to see the display. 

Today, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA), in partnership with its member tobacconists of Nevada, is pleased to announce that Governor Joe Lombardo has signed A.B. 232 sponsored by Assemblymen Brian Hibbetts and Duy Nguyen, calling for a fifty-cent tax cap on the sale of premium cigars.

New England Cigar Militia/Rockefeller release first collaboration.

We are thrilled to inform you that the New England Cigar Militia and Rockefeller Cigars will release their debut collaboration.

(Tamboril, Dominican Republic) – Artista Cigars, formerly El Artista Cigars, begins shipping Artista Series Cigars to U.S. Retailers today, June 15, 2023. The Artista Series is Artista Cigars flagship brand and represents years of dedication to make blends that represent the company’s new direction.

ALMA DEL FUEGO CORTEZ IS NOW SHIPPING

(Miami, Florida) June 14, 2023- Plasencia 1865, a world-leading premium tobacco grower Established in 1865, announces that the Plasencia TAA Exclusive Alma Del Fuego Cortez is now shipping to retailers nationwide. The Alma del Fuego Cortez is the first ever Plasencia exclusive for the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA). The Plasencia Alma Del Fuego blend earned the ranking of no. 13 in Cigar Aficionado Magazine’s 2019 Top 25 Cigars of the Year. The TAA version of the Alma Del Fuego will come in a limited production 5.7 X 56 Figurado.

Hudson, NH – Previously revealed in January, the E.P. Carrillo Pledge Firecracker is now shipping to United Firecracker Retailers. In 2007, the Firecracker line was born. The 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. After a few years on the market, the limited release firecrackers came to life as United Cigars collaborated with a new manufacturer every year to create a celebration cigar for our nation’s
Independence Day. This year, United Cigars has partnered with E.P. Carrillo to create the Pledge Firecracker.

Ellington, Connecticut 06.12.23 – Foundation Cigar Company, an esteemed producer of premium cigars, is delighted to announce the opening of its new office situated in the heart of the Connecticut River Valley tobacco-growing region. The new office is located on the sprawling 300-acre farm owned by Dunn & Foster in Ellington, Connecticut.

DENVER, CO (Wednesday, June 9, 2023) —— Coming together for the first time, Cigar Dojo and Fratello Cigars have collaborated on the
limited-edition After BurnR cigar —— a special project with deep ties
to each entity’s unique histories.

Hudson, NH – What happens when the 5 year aged Atabey Dioses cigars are aged for twice as long? That was what Nelson Alfonso wanted to know, and he now has his answer. At this year’s PCA Trade Show in Las
Vegas, United Cigars, distributors of Selected Tobacco products including Atabey, will make available the limited edition 10-Year, Extra Aged Atabey Dioses for the first time.

June 6, 2023 — Black Label Trading Company will be releasing its 10-year Anniversary cigar, La Madonna Negra, to select retailers.  La Madonna Negra is hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua.

The 501c3 organization to hold a kick-off cocktail at The Tank Brewing Co. Thursday June 8, 2023.

May 30, 2023– C.L.E. Cigar Company announces that the TAA exclusive Eiroa Dark 11/18 is now shipping! The Eiroa Dark originally made its debut in 2019. What separates the TAA Exclusive is that it will come in the Eiroa family’s signature 11/18 size. Only five hundred boxes were created.

Hudson, NH – Alfonso Gran Selección will be released at PCA 2023 in Las Vegas. The Alfonso Gran Selección is the sequel to the highly rated Alfonso Añejo that debuted at last year’s PCA show to much fanfare. Alfonso Gran Selección features an oily, rich Ecuadorian Habano wrapper cloaked over Dominican and Nicarguan fillers that provide a darker flavor profile than its predecessor. The Alfonso Gran Selección will be available in five sizes; Exclusivos (6 x 54 Torpedo), Preciosos (7 1/2 x 40), Estelares (5 1/2 x 54), Enormes (6 1/2 x 60), and Grandiosos (8 x 50).