The new offering from DE is a very attractive, soft-pressed cigar with great looking construction. Easy light with a pairing of Canadian rye, an easy choice for the Habano wrapper. Initial flavor profile shows earthy notes with subtle wood notes.
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Hooten Young Secures U.S. Design Patent for The Cartridge™, Featured in the Ma Deuce Cigar Selection
One of the world’s only patented cigar shapes, The Cartridge™ brings American heritage, premium tobacco, and unmistakable visual identity to the premium cigar market.
Jacksonville Beach, FL — May 7, 2026 — Hooten Young LLC is proud to announce the issuance of U.S. Design Patent No. D1,124,474 S, protecting the ornamental design of the company’s distinctive cigar shape known as The Cartridge™. The patented design is featured in the Ma Deuce Cigar Selection, a premium cigar created to honor American military strength, legacy, and sacrifice. The patent was issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office and recognizes a group of inventors associated with the design, including Azarias Mustafa Cordoba “Z” and Norman G. Hooten.
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J.C. Newman Celebrates Victory Before the Supreme Court of Estonia
The Court held that Estonia’s €5,000 cigar registration fee was unconstitutional
Yesterday, the Supreme Court of Estonia struck down the Estonian Health Board’s excessive €5,000 annual fee to register each type of cigar. The Court ruled that the Estonian government’s one-size-fits-all approach to tobacco regulation was unconstitutional as applied to premium cigars. As the named plaintiff in the case, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. sued the Estonian Government on behalf its longtime importer, Sigari Maja.
HOOTEN YOUNG RELEASES CONSTITUTION HULL RESERVE.AN ULTRA-RARE AMERICAN WHISKEY COMMEMORATING 250 YEARS OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE — and America’s oldest commissioned warship.
Only 250 Individually Numbered Bottles. Finished with Authentic Timber from the USS Constitution, “Old Ironsides.”
Jacksonville, FL — May 8, 2026 — Hooten Young, America’s Favorite Pairing: Whiskey & Cigars, today announced the release of Constitution Hull Reserve, an ultra-rare American whiskey made to commemorate 250 years of American independence. With only 250 bottles ever produced, each individually numbered, this is one of the most historically significant and limited whiskey releases ever brought to market. Only 250 bottles exist. And for Norm Hooten of Hooten Young, every one of them carries more than whiskey.
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The Premium Cigar Association Concludes a Successful PCA26 Trade Show in New Orleans; Announces Dates for PCA27 in Las Vegas
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) successfully concluded its annual trade show and convention, PCA26, held April 17–20, 2026, in New Orleans. Bringing together premium cigar retailers, manufacturers, distributors, media, and industry professionals from across the United States and around the world, PCA26 delivered four days of business, networking, education, and celebration in one of America’s most iconic host cities.
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PCA Expands into Asia Through Strategic Partnership with Cigraal
Launch of PCA and Cigraal’s PCA Connect Asia | November 30 – December 6, 2026
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced a new strategic partnership with Cigraal, a leading premium cigar development and distribution company across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. This collaboration marks a significant step in supporting the rapid growth, professionalization, and long-term development of the premium cigar category across key Asian markets, through advancing education and advocacy.
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Casa Carrillo Introduces Ascend at PCA 2026
A New Regular Production Release in the Perez-Carrillo Series
Miami, FL — Casa Carrillo introduces Ascend, a new release that reflects the company’s ongoing dedication to refinement and its commitment to elevating the premium cigar experience.
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MEERAPFEL will be presenting its Family Reserve Blends cigar portfolio and newly appointed USA Sales Team at the PCA Convention & Trade Show 2026 in New Orleans.
Switzerland, the 14th of April (for immediate release):
• MEERAPFEL is making its Family Reserve Blends cigar portfolio available to premium cigar retailers and aficionados in the United States of America.
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This is the first release of these special cigars for 2026.
Today marks the first release of this year’s Tampa Smokers cigars.
A perfect companion for baseball season, Tampa Smokers cigars celebrate two of America’s historic traditions: baseball and cigars. At its peak, Tampa’s 200 cigar factories handcrafted more than 700 million cigars per year. In 1919, Tampa’s local baseball team was named the Tampa Smokers to celebrate its place in Cigar City.
Each day, a single master cigar roller hand rolls only 80 Tampa Smokers cigars per day in our El Reloj cigar factory. Crafted with an Ecuadorian Shade wrapper, Connecticut Broadleaf binder, and filler tobaccos from Latin America, this cigar comes in two sizes: a 6″x 52 toro and a 7″ baseball bat.
Smoker Friendly “Donation Round Up” Campaign benefits Operation:Cigars For Warriors
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.
SEE YOU IN NEW ORLEANS!
VISIT US AT PCA 2026 – BOOTH # 1655
Call or email us for more information and special promotions on our new 1941 Nuevo Comienzo and our full line of premium cigars.
Office: 786-860-5819 Toll-Free: 1-888-552-2902Email: info@raicescubanas.com
Valentino Siesto Cigars at PCA 2026 – Booth #4452
Two Opposite Formats. One Unmistakable Identity: American Spirit. Dominican Depth.
As Valentino Siesto Cigars continues to expand its distribution network in the United States, the brand reaffirms its long-term commitment to a market it values deeply. Seven recurring bestsellers remain available for the U.S. market across Maduro, Connecticut, and Sun Grown expressions in Robusto and Toro formats, with MSRP generally ranging from $10.80 to $12.80 per cigar, excluding new releases. The U.S. portfolio continues to reflect Valentino Siesto Cigars’ emphasis on aged premium cigars crafted in Tamboril, Dominican Republic.
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PLASENCIA CIGARS UNVEILS TRIUNFAL AT PCA 2026: A LIMITED-EDITION CELEBRATING UNITY, TRIUMPH, AND A HISTORIC GLOBAL MOMENT
(Miami, Florida) – April 4, 2026 – Plasencia Cigars, a world-renowned premium tobacco grower and maker of award-winning cigars with a tobacco tradition since 1865, will unveil TRIUNFAL at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in New Orleans. This limited-edition release, limited to 5,000 individually numbered boxes worldwide, honors a historic international celebration that brings nations together through passion, resilience, and the enduring spirit of the beautiful game: fútbol.
MIAMI CIGAR & CO. EXPANDS OUTCAST CIGARS LINE WITH NEW TIN FORMAT AT PCA 2026
MIAMI, FL – Miami Cigar & Co. introduces Outcast Tins, a new extension of the Outcast Cigars line, set to debut at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in New Orleans.
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Celebrating a decade of cigar crafting.
Celebrating ten years of cigar craftsmanship. Since our founding in 2016, we have been driven by a singular vision: to create exceptional cigars at honest prices.
Our commitment to quality has always come first, guiding our efforts to push the boundaries of the craft. “Handcrafted to the highest quality standards” is more than a slogan—it is the principle that defines everything we do.
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House Blend Factory Production Runs
If you want a program where profit is your friend, the factory production run program is the right fit for you.
The program has strong profit margin potential. These factory production runs have vast combinations and package options.
We offer a simplified order sheet to make ordering as easy as can be. It contains the profit margin of each blend and the MSRP of each cigar that you are buying to give you a clear picture of how much you spend and how much your ROI will be. We want to make it as easy and beneficial to you as we can.
We also have our luxury Recluse blends available for Brick and Mortar only.
J.C. Newman Introduces Havana Q Toro Three-Pack at TPE 2026
Today, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is introducing the new Havana Q Toro Three-Pack at the Total Product Expo (TPE) in Las Vegas. This new package is ideal for customers discovering Havana Q for the first time, as well as longtime fans seeking a convenient, grab-and-go option. This three-pack has a suggested retail price of $11.95.
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Fratello Cigars Introduces Camo Cigarillos at PCA 2026
Ashburn, VA (March 30, 2026) – Fratello Cigars is proud to introduce Camo Cigarillos, the company’s debut in the flavored cigarillo segment, at PCA 2026 in New Orleans.
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MIAMI CIGAR & CO. REINTRODUCES NESTOR MIRANDA PRIVATE RESERVE LANCERO AT PCA 2026
MIAMI, FL – Miami Cigar & Co. announces the return of the Nestor Miranda Private Reserve Lancero, set to debut at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in New Orleans.
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Cigar Association of Canada
About
The Cigar Association of Canada (CAC) is committed to advancing the burgeoning Canadian cigar industry, playing a pivotal role in promoting its growth and prosperity. Beyond being a revered tradition, the cigar sector stands as a significant contributor to the Canadian economy, yielding substantial annual revenues and cultivating a multitude of valuable employment opportunities.
German Engineered Cigars Introduces AKUT, the First Premium Cigar in Pharmaceutical Blister Packaging
| Hamburg, Germany, March 26, 2026: German Engineered Cigars (GEC), the Hamburg-based premium cigar brand, just announced AKUT – the cigar industry’s first pharmaceutical-style blister packaging for premium longfiller cigars. The format launches with two blends: RVGN Extrem AKUT and Kraftwerk AKUT. |
NEW RELEASES FROM EL SEPTIMO- PCA 2026
Mi Familia — a tribute to legacy, built on tradition, bound by heritage, and perfected through generations. This cigar is more than a blend… it is the story of the El Septimo Geneva family. El Septimo CEO Zaya Younan – His roots & family, crafted into one unforgettable experience. Created with passion, precision, and purpose—because true greatness always begins with family. Coming soon.
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LOFB Cigars proudly announces the release of its first PCA-exclusive cigar offering, Department of Honor, a limited-edition pack dedicated to first responders and the six branches of the United States armed forces.
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JM Tobacco Expands JM’s 3-Pack Line with New Connecticut and CorojoOfferings
JM Tobacco, Inc., a family-owned company known for delivering high-quality cigars at an accessible price point since 1996, proudly announces the expansion of its popular JM’s 3-Pack line with the introduction of JM’s 3-Pack Connecticut and JM’s 3-Pack Corojo, both available to ship immediately.
Designed for today’s on-the-go consumer and non-traditional retail environments, JM’s 3-Packs offer a premium smoking experience without the need for a humidor. Each sealed pack maintains freshness for up to 9 months outside of a humidor, providing retailers with a flexible, high-turn product ideal for convenience stores, smoke shops,
liquor stores, and golf courses.
NATURA TOBACCO& CIGAR COMPANY:
INNOVATION IN TRADITION
Against all odds, Jacob Yfrach, an expert and visionary farmer, is revolutionizing the tobacco industry by cultivating
high-altitude tobacco in both open-air and greenhouse environments in the mountains of the Dominican Republic. The cold temperatures and high humidity of these mountainous regions dramatically slow down
the processes of cultivation, drying, and fermentation, creating significant challenges.
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