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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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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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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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El Septimo Will Unveil Its First $9 Cigar

Los Angeles, CA, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In an unprecedented blend of luxury and creativity, El Septimo, the globally acclaimed leader in premium cigars, proudly announces the launch of its pioneering Culinary Art Collection at the forthcoming Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show this March in Las Vegas, NV. This groundbreaking collection, consisting of four meticulously crafted cigars, is set to redefine the synergy between the opulent world of fine cigars and the distinguished realm of the world’s most celebrated wines.

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Premium Cigar Association Announces the Launch of ‘Women of PCA’

[Washington, D.C. – March 4, 2024] To connect and inspire women working in the premium cigar and pipe industry, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has launched the Women of PCA, a new business resource group led by women and designed to foster the professional and personal development of the association’s women members.

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Foundation Cigars Rebrands Metepa & Introduces AKSUM

A Symbolic Journey Inspired by the Ark of the Covenant

Foundation Cigar Company, a trailblazer in the premium cigar industry, proudly presents AKSUM, a brand inspired by the resting place of the Ark of the Covenant. Formerly known as METAPA, this rebranded line continues to deliver the same exceptional blend that has captivated cigar enthusiasts.
 

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PADRÓN CIGARS TO CELEBRATE 60th ANNIVERSARY AT PCA24

WITH KEYNOTE AND SPONSORSHIP

[WASHINGTON, D.C., MIAMI, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 19, 2024] Padrón Cigars, one the most successful and enduring premium cigar brands in the industry, will be celebrating its 60th anniversary at the largest premium tobacco trade show in the U.S. this March. Today, Padrón Cigars and the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) are excited to announce a one-of-a-kind sponsorship of this year’s PCA24 trade show and international convention that will offer attendees a chance to celebrate the Padrón’s celebrated past, present, and future.

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Quality Importers Presents the “Year of the Dragon” Four-Piece Collection

Fresh from an exciting trip to TPE, Quality Importers is thrilled to launch a limited edition “Year of the Dragon” Four-Piece Collection. This carefully curated set of premium cigar accessories is a fantastic way to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Dragon.

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QUALITY IMPORTERS EMPOWER RETAILERS WITH UNPRECEDENTEDPRICE REDUCTIONS ON SPECIFIC PRODUCTS FROM XIKAR®, PALIÓ®, HUMIDOR SUPREME® AND HYDRA®

WESTON, Florida – Quality Importers Trading Company ® (QI) the leading accessory supplier to the worldwide premium cigar trade, announces an initiative to reduce prices on select cigar accessories. Defying the trend of cost increases in the cigar industry, QI is committed to supporting and sustaining retailers by offering price reductions on specific SKUs from their brands Xikar®, Palió®, Humidor Supreme®, and Hydra® in addition to the previously announced rollback on Cigar Caddy® SKUs.

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