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Sans Pareil Re-Launches the Prestigious Gold Line with The JeddoSans Pareil Unveils the Gold Line

Dominican Republic – June 2024 – In a $23 billion cigar industry, Sans Pareil stands as a beacon of excellence and luxury. We are thrilled to announce the re-launch of our exclusive Gold Line, headlined by the eagerly awaited cigar, Jeddo. Late June, Jeddo will make its way to elite retailers, poised to redefine the standards of the global premium cigar industry.

The Gold Line is the crowning jewel of Sans Pareil’s collection, exemplifying unparalleled quality in tobacco, construction, and presentation. Crafted in the Dominican Republic, each Gold Line cigar is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship and exceptional tobacco. Jeddo, measuring 6 1/4 inches in length with a ring gauge of 54, promises a smoking experience like no other.

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CIGAR CADDY® CIGAR TUBES, SINGLE AND TRIPLE CIGAR CAPACITIESARE READY TO SHIP GLOBALLY

WESTON, Florida – Quality Importers Trading Company® (QI) the leading accessory supplier to the worldwide premium cigar trade, announces the availability of the single and triple-capacity Cigar
Caddy® Cigar Tubes which were launched at PCA this past spring and are now ready to ship globally.


The Cigar Caddy® Cigar Tubes are designed to provide cigar enthusiasts with portable and stylish solutions for carrying their cigars. These tubes are perfect for protecting cigars while traveling, ensuring they remain fresh and undamaged.

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C.L.E./ASYLUM CIGAR COMPANY NEWS

APRIL FOOLS 2024 “YEAR OF THE DRAGON” IS NOW SHIPPING

June 19, 2024– C.L.E. Cigar Company announces that the Asylum April Fools’ 2024 “Year of the Dragon” is now shipping. Asylum April Fools’ 2024 Year of the Dragon is the fourthin this series of cigars. Last year’s version celebrated the Chinese Zodiac.” Asylum cigars will continue this trend showcasing this year’s Chinese zodiac sign, the Dragon.

In true Asylum style, the blend will come in a massive 90X9 vitola. Blended by Christian Eiroa this Honduran puro is a full-bodied blend featuring bold flavors throughout the smoking experience. Deeply rich in flavor and complexity, the blend is a peppery smoke, featuring woodsy and sweet notes.

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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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New England Cigar Militia Introduces “76”

Boston, Ma – Cigar Militia proudly announces a new line extension to its growing portfolio. The “76” is the group’s second release in collaboration with Rock-A-Feller Cigars.

The Cigar Militia “76” is expressed in a (6 x 52) Box-Pressed vitola and will carry an SRP of $12.00/cigar. Only 1776 cigars will be available and will come packaged in 5-packs.

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CROWNED HEADS CELEBRATES THE 1OTH ANNIVERSARY OF LAS CALAVERAS

Crowned Heads is proud to announce its latest installment to their highly sought-after and eagerly anticipated annual Las Calaveras series, Las Calaveras EL 2024, along with a release to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the brand, Las Calaveras DéGimo Antversario .


Las Calaveras EL 2024 and Las Calaveras Décimo Aniversario are both manufactured at My Father Cigars, S.A., in Esteli, Nicaragua. Las Calaveras EL 2024 features a stout blend of 100% Garcia-grown Nicaraguan tobaccos finished with a sumptuous Habano wrapper.

“When I smoked the final blend for this year’s Las Calaveras, it immediately took me back to the 2015 Las Calaveras profile, which happens to be one of my favorite blends in the series,” commented Crowned Heads co-founder, Jon Huber.

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PLASENCIA 1865 TO RELEASE THEALMA DEL FUEGO OMETEPE EDICIÓN LIMITADA – TORPEDO 6 X 54

(Miami, Florida) June 12, 2024, Plasencia 1865, a world-leading premium tobacco grower since 1865, announces the release of the Alma del Fuego Ometepe Edición Limitada. This blend is the first of its kind, as it is the only cigar that has a wrapper made with tobacco from Ometepe. This tobacco was named Hoja del Fuego by the Plasencia family. Only 1,000 boxes (that double as a luxury humidor) containing 20 cigars were created of this ultra-premium blend, which carries an MSRP of $100 per cigar. Each cigar is housed in a hand-blown glass tube. The Plasencia family drew inspiration for this blend from old indigenous mythology, surrounding the island of Ometepe in Nicaragua.

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TobacTracktm Revolutionizes Tobacco Industry Compliance with Advanced RFID Technology

Huella, LLC. proudly introduces TobacTracktm, its revolutionary compliance platform, leveraging advanced RFID and block chain technology to streamline regulatory oversight for the Alcohol and
Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) and ensure effortless adherence to the FDA’s Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. This state-of-the-art system, subject to two pending patent applications, is designed to enhance monitoring of tax compliance and FDA regulations, facilitating a transparent and accountable tobacco market.

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The Women of PCA Light Up Washington, D.C.

[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Washington, D.C., June 6, 2024] The Women of PCA, a new resource group within the Premium Cigar Association (PCA), hosted its inaugural policy conference in Washington D.C. on June 5, 2024. This groundbreaking event brought together industry leaders, legal minds, and policy experts in the nation’s capital for an engaging program that addressed key policy issues while celebrating and acknowledging the important role of women in the premium tobacco industry. PDR Cigars, Micallef Cigars, Villiger Cigars, and Rabbit Air generously sponsored the event.

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Espinoza To Add Canada to Distribution

June 4, 2024 – (Hialeah Gardens, FL)
Espinosa Premium Cigars is proud to announced that they will
be entering the Canadian market with Brigham Enterprises as
their distributor.


Said Erik Espinosa, “This is the first step in our goal of becoming
an international cigar company and I truly believe that we have
chosen the right company to showcase and grow our brand throughout Canada.”

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DEFENDING TRADITION: HOW CIGAR RIGHTS OF AMERICA LEADS THE CHARGE ON WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY

BY CODY CARDEN

Each year on May 31st, World No Tobacco Day is observed globally to raise awareness about the health risks associated with harmful tobacco product use and to advocate for effective policies to reduce harmful tobacco consumption. The day serves as a platform for promoting global health initiatives around tobacco, however, as is often the case, amidst the calls for tobacco cessation premium cigars are often lumped in with products such as cigarettes and mass-market vape products that have mortality, morbidity, and youth usage concerns. 

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Black Works Studio – Almakua

June 3, 2024 — Black Works Studio is pleased to announce the release of Aumakua as an R. Field Wine Co. exclusive; hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua.

“Aumakua is an exclusive For R.Field Wine Co. After much anticipation we are excited to release this for a third time,” said James Brown, creator of BLTC and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra.

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Generational Bans: A Prohibition That’s Bigger Than Tobacco

First, it was New Zealand, saying, “Hey, let’s ban access to a perfectly legal product, in a manner that if you’re fifty years old, yet born after January 2007, you’re still not allowed to purchase a cigar to enjoy on the golf course.” 

Then, a California legislator hears of this grand proposal and says, “Hey, what a great idea! I’ll put in a bill that says the same thing!” Hit repeat, in the Tennessee legislature.

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THE PALIÓ® VENETO™ QUADRUPLE JET-FLAME LIGHTER IS NOW SHIPPING GLOBALLY!

WESTON, Florida – Quality Importers Trading Company ® (QI) the leading accessory supplier to the worldwide premium cigar trade, is happy to announce that the highly anticipated Palió® Veneto™ Quad Lighter, introduced at the TPE and PCA tradeshows earlier this year, is now shipping globally. The quadruple jet-flame lighter promises to elevate the cigar aficionado’s experience with its fusion of function and style.

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PCA to Host National Convention Events at Member Locations

The Premium Cigar Association (PCA), working in cooperation with the Cigar Association of America (CAA) and Drew Estate Cigars, will be hosting outreach events in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 16, 2024, from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. during the Republican National Convention and during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, on August 20, 2024, also from 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

The host locations for the events include PCA members Metro Cigars Germantown location (Wisconsin) and Up Down Cigar (Chicago). The events will bring together elected officials, candidates, and politicos from across the country. Each event is supposed to bring together over 100 people to discuss important issues in a social setting over premium cigars.

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Procigar Elects Litto Gomez as New President

PCA | May 7, 2024 – The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) examines how bad legislation such as generational sales bans hurts businesses and infringes on personal freedoms.

Procigar has a new president. At a general meeting held in early May 2024, members of Procigar elected Litto Gomez of La Flor Dominicana as its new president. Also, Ciro Cascella has been elected as the organization’s new vice president.

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CAA Announces New Leadership

Washington D.C., April 26, 2024 – The Cigar Association of America, Inc. (CAA) announced today that it has hired a new president to begin May 28, 2024. Following an extensive search process, CAA will be led by Scott Pearce, the current Executive Director of the Premium Cigar
Association (PCA). Pearce’s tenure with PCA will end on May 21, 2024.

Pearce has over 20 years of experience working in associations with a strong track record of driving growth and implementing innovative strategies.

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Foundation Cigars Begins Shipping The New Wise Man Corojo & Maduro

Foundation Cigars is thrilled to announce that the first shipments of the new Wise Man Corojo & Maduro lines have begun shipping to retailers throughout the United States.


 
Crafted in collaboration with cigar maker Pepin Garcia & My Father Cigars, these new additions exemplify the commitment to excellence and tradition that Foundation Cigars is known for. “We are excited to introduce the NEW Wise Man Corojo and Wise Man Maduro to our lineup,” said Nicholas Melillo, owner of Foundation Cigars. Working with Pepín García and his family has been a dream come true, and we believe that cigar enthusiasts will appreciate the craftsmanship and flavor profiles of these new offerings.

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NOW SHIPPING! THE LIMITED EDITION AVO EXPRESSIONS 2024:  A COLLABORATION WITH WORLD-RENOWNED DJ D-NICE

(Miami, Florida) April 19, 2024. Avo Cigars, a leader in hand-made premium cigars announces that the “Avo Expressions 2024” Is now shipping. This highly anticipated blend is a collaboration with world-renowned DJ D-NICE. Only 6,900 boxes containing fifteen cigars were created of this exclusive brand.

The Avo Expressions line of cigars was created with the purpose of collaborating with individuals who are true experts in their craft, following in the footsteps of the late Avo Uvezian, the founder of AVO Cigars. Avo Uvezianwas a musician and composer, who later in life skillfully channeled his musical genius into the creation of cigars that reflected his creative talents.

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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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Premium Cigar Association Expands Government Affairs Staff

[WASHINGTON, D.C. – APRIL 12, 2024] The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) welcomes Richard Chalkey as its new Director of Coalitions and Policy.

Richard brings over a decade of professional experience from work in government and the private sector. “The Premium Cigar Association has worked with Richard since his time in the West Wing of the White House through Congress and we look forward to having him join our team,” noted PCA Deputy Executive Director Joshua Habursky. “It is rare to find someone in Washington who has worked in the House, Senate, and White House –especially someone who worked four years in a White House and in the West Wing. We are glad to have the perspective and network that Richard will bring.”

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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……..

MIAMI CIGAR & CO. ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF THE LIMITED EDITION NESTOR MIRANDA GRAND RESERVE AT THE 2024 PCA IN LAS VEGAS

(Miami, FL) March 21, 2024Miami Cigar & Co. announces the unveiling of the limited-edition Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve 2024 at the 2024 PCA in Las Vegas. Miami Cigar & Co. previously released prior editions of the brand in 2011 and 2012. It was felt that it was the right moment to revive the NM Grand Reserve, in time for the company’s 35-year anniversary.

Miami Cigar & Co. kicks off their 35-year anniversary by bringing back Nestor Mirand Grand Reserve. This 2024 version is a brand-new blend and complete with updated packaging. Nestor Miranda worked closely with the My Father Cigar Factory in Nicaragua, to create a blend that was worthy of such a milestone.

Nestor Miranda, Founder and President of Miami Cigar & Co. stated: “The Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve 2024 was a special one for us. 35-year anniversary is a big one! My wife and co-founder of Miami Cigar, Mariana Miranda, and I are still in awe by how far we have come. I really wanted to create a blend that was worthy of such an anniversary. I thank the team at the My Father Cigar Factory, for being patient with me throughout this process, as I wanted this blend to reach the highest possible standard.”

The Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve is a Nicaraguan puro, which is an elegant medium-bodied, full-flavored blend. The cigar boats flavors of spice, earthiness, and ceder, with a hint of sweetness.

Jason Wood, Vice President of Miami Cigar stated: “Nestor really wanted to create something special this year, and we believe that we hit the mark. We encourage everyone to visit us at #booth 7035 at the PCA.”

Only 1500 10 count boxes of the Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve 2024 were created. Vitola: 61/8 X 52.