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. 

The CRA Fall Freedom Packs are coming to Great American Cigar Shops and select retailers near you! These highly sought-after samplers of ten limited-edition cigars won’t be around long, so get yours while supplies last. 

Both blends feature tobacco that has gone through the traditional Dominican andullo process.

(Miami, FL) November 2, 2023– Don Doroteo Cigars announces that the “Salt of the Earth” line of cigars is now shipping to retailers across the United States. The Salt of the Earth line boasts two blends, the Piedra Viva and the Piedra Angular. The Salt of the Earth blends proudly represent Dominican tobacco culture via the use of andullo. Both blends were showcased at the 2023 PCA in Last Vegas this past July.

Dunbarton, NH – Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust® (DTT) is announcing their intention to delay nationwide distribution
of their Polpetta puros.

“Normally delays from intended release dates are the result of either the cigars and/or the packaging not being ready, but this is not the case for Polpetta – the cigars are already landed and aging in our US warehouse. It is simply a matter of operational logistics and doing what we believe is in the best interest of our Purveyors and my staff,” states Founder and Master Ligador, Steve Saka.

LAMPERT CIGARS revamps its U.S. distribution.

Commencing on November 1st, 2023, LAMPERT CIGARS takes over its U.S. distribution.

As part of this transition, the company has appointed Andrew Rock as the U.S. Sales Director, effective the same date. Andrew will directly report to Dr. Stefan Lampert, the founder of LAMPERT CIGARS.

Furthermore, LAMPERT CIGARS will establish a network of brokers in numerous states, complemented by an in-house team of dedicated sales representatives. These strategic measures are designed to enhance the company’s ability to cater to the needs of the U.S. market effectively.

WILL BEGIN SHIPPING THIS WEEK

(Miami, FL) Oct 23, 2023–Miami Cigar & Co. announces that the long awaited Tatiana 25th Anniversary cigar brand will begin shipping this week. Limited to only 2500 boxes, the Tatiana 25^th Anniversary is a unique blend that will separate itself from past Tatiana brands.

Scottsdale, AZ – Cigars For Warriors (CFW) regrets to inform its supporters that the tournament has been postponed indefinitely due to unplanned cost overruns from the tournament venues.

“We regret having to cancel this exciting event,” said Storm Boen, CEO of
Cigars For Warriors. “However, we will continue to work on finding venue partners that can help us make a fundraising golf tournament for our charity a success.”

WASHINGTON, DC (October 16, 2023) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken a significant step in addressing the issue of flavored cigars and menthol in cigarettes by sending their proposed rules to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. 

Hudson, NH – United Cigars has started shipping the rereleases of two iconic Firecracker Limited Editions. Wiseman Maduro Firecracker and the Bandolero Firecracker originally released in 2021 and 2022 respectively before the Fourth of July celebrations. These two remarkable cigars are not just cigars; they are a celebration of tradition, innovation, and the mastery of tobacco blending. As they light up the night sky with their bold flavors and captivating aromas, United Cigars invites you to join in experiencing the resurgence of the Wiseman Maduro Firecracker and the Bandolero Firecracker.