J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is introducing Brick House The Commodore Maduro at the Premium Cigar Association trade show this weekend (April 18-20, 2026) in New Orleans. This bold new cigar is 5.5” x 70 and will be packed in both boxes of 25 and humidor bags of 5 cigars. The Commodore Maduro has a suggested retail price of $11.50 and will begin shipping in June.
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.
Continue reading 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.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.
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.
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.
Continue reading Valentino Siesto Cigars at PCA 2026 – Booth #4452This is the first release of these special cigars for 2026.
This week, we will ship this year’s first release of Diamond Crown Black Diamond cigars.
(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.
MADE BY DESIGN
| We didn’t just update our cigars… |
| We rebuilt everything…Over the past year, we made one of the biggest decisions in our company’s history:We chose to start over.We moved our entire production to Danlí, Honduras. We rebuilt our process from the ground up. And we reengineered every blend in our lineup using Honduran and Nicaraguan tobaccos.It wasn’t easy.There were moments we didn’t know if we’d make it through.But we stayed committed to one thing: Doing it right! |
(Miami, Florida) – April 3, 2026 – Plasencia Cigars, a family that has grown tobacco since 1865, today introduces an evolved brand identity. The updated identity more clearly reflects the values, philosophy, and agricultural heritage that have defined the Plasencia family for generations. It will be officially unveiled to the trade at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in New Orleans.
Continue reading PLASENCIA CIGARS: FIVE GENERATIONS, ONE PHILOSOPHY. AN EVOLVED BRAND IDENTITY GROWN FROM THE GROUND UPMIAMI, 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.
Continue reading MIAMI CIGAR & CO. EXPANDS OUTCAST CIGARS LINE WITH NEW TIN FORMAT AT PCA 2026Washington, D.C. – April 1, 2026] The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) today announced the acquisition of The Cigar Academy (TCA) from Oliva Cigars, marking a significant step in advancing education, professionalization, and long-term development across the premium cigar industry.
Continue reading PCA Acquires The Cigar Academyto Set the Standard for Cigar EducationCelebrating 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.
Continue reading Introducing DecimusIf 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.
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.
Continue reading J.C. Newman Introduces Havana Q Toro Three-Pack at TPE 2026Ashburn, 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.
Continue reading Fratello Cigars Introduces Camo Cigarillos at PCA 2026MIAMI, 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.
Continue reading MIAMI CIGAR & CO. REINTRODUCES NESTOR MIRANDA PRIVATE RESERVE LANCERO AT PCA 2026The 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.
| 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. |
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.
Continue reading LOFB releases PCA ExclusiveJM 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.
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.
Crowned Heads, the acclaimed premium cigar brand renowned for its innovative blends, artisanal quality, and unique storytelling, is proud to announce Moonflower, its first all-new regular production brand developed in collaboration with My Father Cigars in over ten years.
MIAMI, FL — Don Emmanuel Cigars will preview its upcoming Sun & Moon Limited Edition during a special public event at Empire Social Lounge on Wednesday, March 25 at 7:00 PM, offering enthusiasts a first look at the brand’s newest dual-blend project ahead of the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show.
Continue reading Don Emmanuel Cigars to Preview Sun & Moon Limited Edition Ahead of PCA 2026 with Rare Miami Appearance by Eladio Díaz[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Washington, D.C.] The Premium Cigar Association (PCA), in collaboration with Keiser University Latin American Campus and the Cámara Nicaragüense de Tabacaleros (CNT), proudly announced the launch of a pioneering Certified Executive Education (non-credit) Program: “The Business of Premium Cigars: Strategy, Operations, Branding, and Experiences That Build Legacy.”
Continue reading PCA Announces Executive Business Program with Keiser University Latin American CampusHiram & Solomon Cigars is proud to announce the return of Ashlar Cigar, the company’s commemorative release created to mark the 10th anniversary of Hiram & Solomon Cigars.
Continue reading New Jersey, March 2026 – Hiram & Solomon announces the return of the Ashlar.
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