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Plasencia Cigars Celebrates the Holiday Season with Its Colección Robusto Winter Edition

Six award-winning expressions of excellence, united in the industry’s most timeless vitola — the perfect gift for aficionados and connoisseurs alike

MIAMI, FL — 2025Plasencia Cigars, the world’s leading premium tobacco grower and maker of award-winning luxury cigars since 1865, proudly announces the return of its acclaimed Colección Robusto, now dressed in an elegant Winter Holiday sleeve for the 2025 holiday season. This second edition of Plasencia’s celebrated Robusto sampler offers a seasonal journey through the brand’s most iconic creations.

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Report on Nicaragua and PCA’s Response

The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is actively working on addressing the situation involving this week’s “Report on Nicaragua’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Labor Rights, Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, and the Rule of Law” issued by the United States Trade Representative.

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Micallef Purple Reigns as the Newest Color Series Release

Micallef Cigars proudly announces the release of Micallef Purple, the latest addition to its growing Color Series. Following the celebrated launches of  Micallef Black, Blue, and Red, the new Micallef Purple continues the tradition of offering exceptional cigars at an outstanding value—ensuring quality and consistency while maintaining the same price point established with Micallef  Black in 2023. Micallef Black, the first in the series, was awarded Cigar of the Year  2023 by The Cigar Authority, cementing the Color Series as a standout in the industry. 

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Micallef Purple is a medium-bodied cigar featuring a San Andrés Sumatra wrapper, a Broadleaf binder, and a carefully curated blend of Nicaraguan,  Dominican, and Mexican fillers. This combination delivers a smooth yet complex smoking experience, with notes of cinnamon, nuts, cocoa, and white pepper,  balanced by earthy undertones of chocolate, leather, molasses, and cedar. 

The official launch of Micallef Purple will take place at the Premium Cigar  Association (PCA) Trade Show in April. The cigar will be sampled to select  consumers ahead of its national release, with exclusive pre-release  opportunities at: 

• The Cigar Authority Care Package in April

Following these previews, Micallef Purple will be available in brick-and-mortar shops nationwide beginning April 24, 2025. 

The Color Series reflects Micallef’s unwavering philosophy: delivering premium cigars that offer exceptional quality at an accessible price. Since the introduction of Micallef Black, this approach has resonated with cigar enthusiasts and retailers alike. Micallef Purple continues this tradition,  maintaining the same price as its predecessors—ensuring smokers can enjoy a top-tier experience without compromise. 

“Micallef Purple, continues our mission of making premium cigars accessible without compromise.” said Dan Thompson, President of Micallef Cigars. “Like the  rest of the Color Series, it proves that premium quality and affordability can go  hand in hand.” 

Al Micallef, Founder of Micallef Cigars, added: “We continue to invest in the best tobaccos, the best people, and the best processes to bring extraordinary cigars to the market. Micallef Purple is another proud addition to our Color Series, and  I can’t wait for our Ambassadors and retail partners to enjoy it.” 

Micallef Cigars remains committed to brick-and-mortar retailers, ensuring their continued success by offering exclusive products, pricing consistency, and direct-to-store support. 

Purple is available in Toro and Robusto sizes in 25-count boxes and will be available in brick-and-mortar retailers nationwide beginning April 24th.  

Strength: Medium 

Wrapper: San Andrés Sumatra 

Binder: Broadleaf 

Filler: Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Mexico 

Retail Price: Robusto (5×52) $7.00/cigar, Toro (6×52) $8.00/cigar

Ryan Gallimore’s Vision: The Future of Cigar Lounges

As I drove up to the location of the newest cigar lounge Cigar Circus in Clearwater Florida, I thought owner Ryan Gallimore must really have guts to put his inspiration in the middle of an industrial park.

When I entered the 6200 sq. foot shop, with a gorgeous built-in 2000 sq ft. humidor and a tasting room, I decided he was a genius.

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Humidif Group and Kingmakers Cigars Partner, Create Limited Edition Humidor made for NASCAR Cup Series Champion

Miami, FL – November 14, 2024 — HumidifGroup, a company specialized in the design and fabrication of packaging and accessories for the cigar industry, and Kingmakers Cigars have partnered to create the Limited Edition Humidor made for the NASCAR Cup Series Champion. Only two of humidors were created, one for the winner of the race, and another for the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing.

This humidor boasts an array of unique features that reflect the excellence and craftsmanship of HumidifGroup and Kingmakers while paying tribute to the prestige NASCAR series. It was presented and handed to the Champion Driver of NASCAR’s 2024 Championship Series, Joey Logano on November 10 at Phoenix Raceway.   The Humidor was created in collaboration between the two firms to pay tribute to NASCAR’s rich 75-year legacy in stock car racing. The 50-count humidor is designed to present 50 specially crafted 6×52 Ecuador Habano figurados in 5 trays of 10, and feature a blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan filler and binder. The humidor features clean, aerodynamic lines and gauge inspired details to celebrate the spirit of the sport including a hygrometer place to ensure optimal humidity  designed to resemble a speedometer and checkered laser cutouts symbolizing the iconic checkered finish lines and flags.

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July 31, 2024 — Black Works Studio is pleased to announce the release of Hawaiian Tiger as an R. Field Wine Co. exclusive; hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua.  

Hawaiian Tiger is a special event cigar available first to attendees of the R. Field event in Honolulu featuring James Brown on August 3, 2024. 

“Really excited about our first exclusive in the Tiger series. We have done a lot of great cigars for R. Field over the years and now it’s time to take it to the next level. The Hawaiian Tiger has a rich, dark, earthy profile. It’s a complex blend of spice and dark fruit with prominent star anise notes on the finish,” said James Brown, creator of BLTC and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra. 

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Shipping Nationwide – The Palió® Tazza Piccola Ashtray!

WESTON, Florida – Quality Importers Trading Company ® (QI) the leading accessory supplier to the worldwide premium cigar trade, announces the nationwide shipping of the Palió® Tazza Piccola
Ashtray. Unveiled this past spring at PCA, this compact, all-metal, four-cigar rest personal ashtray provides cigar aficionados with a clean and stylish smoking experience.

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Republicans need a place to smoke

Republicans have a burning problem: No place for cigars

[NOTE: the article is from the Washington Examiner and has some “boo-hooing” that’s typical media bias.]

The Capitol has a huge problem. The place where House Republicans used to smoke cigars no longer belongs to the same person. Some representatives are begging Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to solve this problem. “We desperately need a place to smoke cigars,” Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) told Axios on Sunday. Another Republican said, “It’s a very important issue.” 

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The Aged Side of Carenas – Altadis U.S.A. Launches the Newest Addition to the Awarded Saint Luis Rey Line – Saint Luis Rey Carenas Ultramar.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – TheSaint Luis Rey Carenas line, first launched in 2021 and recipient of a spot on the coveted Cigar Aficionado Top 25 Cigars of the Year, is expanding with a new extra-aged blend – Saint Luis Rey Carenas Ultramar.

This latest offering from Altadis U.S.A. is a tribute to the early days of the cigar trade when sixteenth-century Spanish vessels traveled ‘ultramar,’ or overseas, from Puerto Carenas in the New World to Spain carrying tobacco leaves. The precious tobacco leaves, destined for the King of Spain, were stored in barrels in a clandestine part of the ship as a measure to keep the valuable commodity safe from pirates.

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CRA’s Files Reply Brief In U.S. Court of Appeals

WASHINGTON, DC (April 16, 2024) – Yesterday, Cigar Rights of America (CRA) and the Premium Cigar Association (PCA), filed the industry’s reply brief in response to the United States Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) appeal in Cigar Association of America, Cigar Rights of America, and Premium Cigar Association v FDA. 

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ANNOUNCING THE LAUNCH OF OUR BRAND NEW ‘BADASS RANGE’.  LIMITED EDITION CIGARS LAUNCHED ONCE A YEAR FOR HALLOWEEN.  OUR 2024 EDITION WILL BE “DEMON BARBER”, INSPIRED BY SWEENEY TODD.

*ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE 31ST MAY 2024*

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……..

Casa 1910 Announces Lauch of New Products and the ‘Mexigars’ Brand

Mexico City, March 22, 2024

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”

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Quality Importers Introduces the Palió® Tazza Piccola Ashtray

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:

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H. UPMANN CELEBRATES 180TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A COMMEMORATIVE LIMITED EDITION CIGAR & HUMIDOR

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.

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C.L.E. CIGAR COMPANY TO UNVEIL THE ASYLUM APRIL FOOLS 2024

AT THE PCA IN LAS VEGAS

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 VegasThe 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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Espinosa Cigars Announces 2024 Knuckle Sandwich in Broadleaf.

Espinosa Premium Cigars and Knuckle Sandwich Cigars are proud to announce the release of the Knuckle Sandwich “2024 Chef Special.” The new Chef Special will be showcased at the 2024 PCA in March 2024.


Said Erik Espinosa, “Back in 2022, we released the Chef Special Habano
as the very first LE for Knuckle Sandwich Cigars, we followed that up in
2023 with the Chef Special Sumatra, both were fantastic, so it’s back again this year with a new blend, a new size and with a new wrapper, Connecticut Broadleaf.”

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INTRODUCING CONSPIRACY CIGARS featuring SWAGSTORM packagingCome join the CONSPIRACY®!

WESTON, Florida – Quality Importers Trading Company ® (QI) the leading accessory supplier to the worldwide premium cigar trade, introduces CONSPIRACY® CIGARS – an exclusive new line of premium
cigars featuring SWAGSTORM packaging.


The CONSPIRACY® line is the brainchild of industry veterans Alex Goldman, President & COO of QI, and Michael Giannini, Chief of Customer Engagement for QI. After moving from the cigar side of the industry to premium accessories, both men began to explore ways to apply their combined 80+ years of premium cigar experience in a new and innovative manner. Working in conjunction with Mike & Marilyn
Giordano, Owners of QI, recognized leaders in the cigar accessory space, and originators of the SWAGSTORM concept, the four conspired to create cigars and accompanying SWAG that will be appreciated by all premium cigar smokers.

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Black Label Trading Co. – PCA Exclusive

March 19, 2024 — Black Label Trading Co (BLTC) will be showcasing a new release at this year’s PCA in Las Vegas; ORTHODOX.  Hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua.

ORTHODOX is a small batch release offered to retailers attending the PCA tradeshow this year.  It will be first come first serve and begin shipping at the end of April.

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C.L.E. CIGAR COMPANY ANNOUNCES THE ASYLUM SERENITY NOW, INSANITY LATER LINE OF CIGARS TO MAKE ITS DEBUT AT THE 2024 PCA IN LAS VEGAS

March 18, 2024- C.L.E. Cigar Company to present the Asylum Serenity Now, Insanity Later line of cigars at the 2024 PCA. Asylum is recognized for its bold, edgy, and creative cigars blends. The Asylum Serenity Now, Insanity Later brand is composed of two different cigar blends. The two blends represent a “split screen” type of smoking experience.

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ARTISTA CIGARS ANNOUNCES THREE NEW PRODUCTS FOR PCA

(Tamboril, Dominican Republic) – Artista Cigars announces two line extensions, one each for the Artista Series and Ortiz Series, and a whole new SKU set for the value segment named Art-56.
“We have done a lot of work since PCA 2023; Falu is the next step for our flagship brand,” states Radhames ‘Ram’ Rodriguez, President of Artista Cigars “and we are proud of the work we have
done with David Ortiz to bring his latest new offering as well”.

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

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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