AVO Cigars today introduced AVO EXPRESIVO, a new cigar line that expands the brand’s portfolio with a multi-terroir blend. The unveiling took place at the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in New O…
Read MoreKristoff Cigars is marking its fifth consecutive year of PCA show exclusives with the 2026 edition of its Signature Series, a tradition that has become one of the more reliable annual rituals for reta…
Read MoreJoya de Nicaragua is arriving at the 2026 PCA Show in New Orleans with both a packed product slate and a significant business story to tell. The nearly 60-year-old Nicaraguan manufacturer has transiti…
Read MoreFor CLE Cigar Company, the 2026 PCA Show in New Orleans is an opportunity to honor where the Eiroa family came from—and to make a case for where it's headed. The centerpiece of its PCA showing is the …
Read MoreCasa 1910 arrived at the 2026 PCA Show in New Orleans with a bold statement: a refined brand identity, redesigned packaging across its portfolio, and the formal introduction of its newest cigar line, …
Read MoreAganorsa Leaf is using the 2026 PCA Show in New Orleans as the launchpad for a well-rounded slate of new products, touching everything from everyday accessibility to coveted limited-edition territory.…
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A quick look at the size and front-and-center placement of the Rocky Patel booth at PCA and it’s evident that the brand is firmly positioned among the heavyweight names in the premium cigar industry.…
Read MoreNow present in 30+ countries, Confidenciaal’s rapid growth continues into 2026, with strong focus on the American market.…
Read MoreThe evocative name of the new Perdomo Legacy Father & Son cigar collection could well serve as the defining theme of the family-owned company and its appearance at the 2026 PCA Convention and Trade Sh…
Read MorePlasencia unveiled a new look at the 2026 PCA Convention & Trade Show. In addition to the brand logo, the family-owned company’s cigar boxes also underwent a redesign or facelift.…
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RoMa Craft Tobac's booth might not have changed much, but there are new cigars coming from the brand and that's really what you care about, right? The post PCA 2026: RoMa Craft Tobac appeared first on…
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If there was a theme of La Aurora's PCA 2026, it's a lot of Pennsylvania broadleaf. Oh, and rum. Always the rum. The post PCA 2026: La Aurora appeared first on halfwheel .…
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For the first time in a few years, Indian Motorcycle Cigars has a new cigar. This year not only marks the 250th birthday of America, it's also the 125th anniversary of the country's oldest motorcycle …
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Marlon Wayans was in the booth in support of his Liga Tridente brand on the first day of the 2026 PCA Convention & Trade Show, and he did not disappoint. In addition to showing off two new cigars, he …
Read More40% ABV Brandy de Jerez Spain The Cardinal Pedro González de Mendoza was born in 1428 to one of the most powerful noble families in Spain. His father was the poet-marquis Iñigo López de Mendoza, and P…
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If you like new lighters, you are in luck. If you like new lighters with various cutting options attached, you are also in luck. The post PCA 2026: Visol Products appeared first on halfwheel .…
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La Palina is celebrating its extended family of cigar makers and others in countries around the world with a new line called Family Series. The company is also digging into owner Bill Paley's vault fo…
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The Mayflower Cigars boat booth is back at the 2026 PCA Convention and Trade Show. The post PCA 2026: Mayflower Cigars appeared first on halfwheel .…
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Pospiech announces Smoke This Trust Me, a new line available in three blends: Connecticut, Habano, and Maduro. Each blend is offered in 5 x 50 Robusto, 6 x 52 Toro, and 6 x 60 Gordo, all priced at $8 …
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Yes, the camper is back. No, I did not see the bear (but there was a snake and a turtle!) The post PCA 2026: Wildfire Cigar Co. appeared first on halfwheel .…
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If you are curious about the Don Julio Year of the Horse Limited Edition, the cigar not the tequila, I have some information for you. Also, a brief PSA about why you shouldn't use a communal cigar cut…
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Macanudo Gold Label returns for a limited time, along with a new 6 x 54 box-pressed Gold Bullion vitola ($13.49). Gold Label features a Connecticut Shade Capa Especial wrapper, a Mexican binder, and M…
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Some thoughts on the weather, the attendance, the rain and unicorns. The post PCA 2026: Sunday appeared first on halfwheel .…
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La Gloria Cubana is adding a new regular-production line with the release of Intención, a blend that leans into the company’s earlier focus on fuller-bodied cigars and accessible pricing. According to…
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Diesel is releasing the fourth annual Founders Collection cigar with Rabbit Hole Whiskey for the Run for the Roses. Nevallier features Nicaraguan and Dominican Republic filler aged in Rabbit Hole Whis…
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Day three of the 2026 PCA Trade Show: Today we continue our journey visiting the booths of many companies exhibiting. The post 2026 PCA Post-Game Report: Day Three appeared first on Cigar Coop .…
Read MoreAfter selling out of the first year of Backyard BBQ last summer, Diesel is bringing a second helping to the table: Diesel Backyard BBQ Series Burnt Ends. The 6 x 52 Toro features a Pennsylvania Broadl…
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Day two of the 2026 PCA Trade Show open its doors for business. This is a time that retailers take advantage of specials on products. The post 2026 PCA Post-Game Report Day Two appeared first on Cigar…
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Davidoff had a major new release at PCA 2026 with AVO Expresivo. The post AVO Expresivo Makes Debut at PCA 2026 | Cigar News appeared first on Cigar Coop .…
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At the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Padrón Cigars previewed the long-awaited Padrón 100th product. The post Padrón 100th Showcased at PCA 2026 | Cigar News appeared first on Cigar …
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On the eve of the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Drew Estate has announced the launch of Drew Dominicana. At the center of Drew Dominicana will be a new 73,000-square-foot factory, a…
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Tatuaje Cigars has announced it is streamlining its Brown Label Broadleaf line to five vitolas. As a result, there will be five sizes from the line retired. The post Tatuaje Broadleaf Streamlining to …
Read MoreDay one of the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show focused on education, seminars, and social activities. The post 2026 PCA Post-Game Report: Day One appeared first on Cigar Coop .…
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La Gloria Cubana announces Intención, featuring a Mexican San Andrés wrapper, Nicaraguan Estelí Ligero and Viso, Honduran Jamastran Viso and Honduran La Entrada Ligero filler, and an Indonesian binder…
Read MoreCohiba announces the Cohiba Select Gift Set Sampler ($99.95), which includes a Cohiba Blue Rothschild (4½ x 50), Cohiba Nicaragua Robusto (4⅞ x 50), Cohiba Connecticut Robusto (5½ x 50), Cohiba Black …
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Don Emmanuel Cigars will showcase its Sun & Moon Limited Edition at the PCA trade show. Developed in collaboration with master blender Eladio Díaz, Sun & Moon presents two blends within a single box. …
Read MoreThe U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has finalized its ruling that the FDA’s Deeming Rule does not apply to premium cigars. Judge Amit P. Mehta reaffirmed the court’s prior definition …
Read MoreSans Pareil Cigars is debuting new packaging for its Gold Super Lancero and Gold Jeddo at the PCA trade show. The updated presentation features black piano polish boxes with gold latches engraved with…
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Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust will introduce the Sobremesa Tapa Negra. This is a cigar with a segmented wrapper. The post Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Launching Sobremesa Tapa Negra at PCA 2026 | Cigar News …
Read MoreDiesel is returning to the grill this summer with the second installment of its limited series inspired by outdoor cooking. Following the debut of the Backyard BBQ line last year, the brand has announ…
Read MoreRoom101 Cigars is bringing back its Johnny Tobacconaut line, this time as a maduro release that builds on the original concept introduced in 2015. The Johnny Tobacconaut project first appeared as a li…
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At the 2026 PCA Trade Show, Tatuaje Cigars will introduce the El Triunfador Original blend in a 6 3/8 x 43 Cazadores size. The post Tatuaje Adds El Triunfador Original Cazadores | Cigar News appeared …
Read MoreCigar Coop presents its picks for who will the company (or in this case companies) of the 2026 PCA Trade Show. The post 2026 PCA Trade Show Pre-Game Report Part 4: Why Espinosa and Tabacalera Disla Fa…
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Drew Estate is expanding its Undercrown line with a new release that shifts the brand’s focus away from Nicaraguan fillers for the first time. Undercrown El Tigre Dominicano, being unveiled at the 202…
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Jonathan Drew Sann has pulled back the curtain on the initial brand portfolio for J.Sann & Son, the Miami-based factory and tobacconist venture announced earlier this year in partnership with Drew Est…
Read MoreMy fellow TNCC miscreant, we usually refer to him as “Tut”, is a frequent visitor to Smokers Abbey in Cedar Park, TX. It’s a phenomenal lounge with an exceptional humidor that’s curated wonderfully by…
Read MoreDon Emmanuel Cigars is set to present a new limited release at the 2026 PCA Convention & Trade Show, introducing the Sun & Moon Limited Edition. The project is built around a dual-blend concept, featu…
Read MoreA federal court has finalized its ruling on how premium cigars are regulated under the Tobacco Control Act, bringing a long-running legal battle to a close. In a decision issued by Judge Amit P. Mehta…
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Drew Estate has announced it will introduce the Deadwood Dominicana Buenas Noches later this week at the 2026 PCA Trade Show, which takes place April 17 to 20 in New Orleans. The new cigar builds on l…
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Plasencia Cigars is rolling out updated packaging across its portfolio, with the new look set to debut at the 2026 PCA Convention & Trade Show in New Orleans. The change represents the first full impl…
Read MoreEl Rey del Mundo is expanding its Appointment line with a new full-time release called Appointment Brazil, a cigar that is scheduled to ship to retailers in April 2026. The new blend follows the origi…
Read MoreWhen cigar smokers think of savoring their favorite blend, most simply think of smoking it. However, Stacey Bozeman has given a whole new meaning to the notion of “savoring a cigar”. Bozeman, the foun…
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I’m not exactly sure what Abe wants me to do other than just write some stuff about the cigar business and what it was like before everyone started making up all this bullshit about how their grandfat…
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Cigar Info Don Doroteo launched the Salt of the Earth Piedra Viva as part of its first regular production line, debuting it at the 2023 Premium Cigar Association trade show. This line is established a…
Read MoreEspinosa Premium Cigars will head into the 2026 PCA Convention & Trade Show with a broad slate of releases that balances a new line extension, several anticipated annual returns, commemorative project…
Read MoreArtesano Del Tobacco is adding a New VIVA LA VIDA CONNECTICUT Vitola “CHURCHILL” exclusive at the PCA 2026 New Orleans, a New 7 x 54 size added to popular line based on customer feedback. Artesano Del…
Read MoreEl Mago Cigars is proud to announce the introduction of The James Avenue — a bold new addition to our core line that will be officially unveiled at the 2026 PCA Trade Show, marking the brand’s third c…
Read MoreTatiana Cigars announces the expansion of two of its most recognizable aromatic profiles, Cappuccino and Amaretto, with the introduction of a new 6 x 44 Classic size and 10-count tins, set to debut at…
Read MorePlasencia 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 t…
Read MorePlasencia 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 …
Read MoreEvery four years the World Cup brings out some of the most passionate and dedicated sports fans. This year, to honor the game and its legendary players, Oliva Cigar Company has created an exclusive hu…
Read MoreLuciano Cigars has announced the release of Luciano the Maker, a new regular-production cigar that will become part of the company’s core portfolio, continuing a sequence of releases built around dist…
Read MorePospiech Cigars Inc. is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated launch of the Powstanie Sumatra, a powerful new addition to the Powstanie family that is set to ignite the premium cigar market. Off…
Read MoreLou Cross has cast his line in the water again and this time pulled up a couple of Wahoos just in time for this years PCA trade Show in New Orleans. As Lou Explains: “In appreciation of the retail par…
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"This cigar was not short on flavor. The different notes all had wonderful harmony and transitioned nicely. The construction was solid, had good hand field, and was simply a pleasant smoke all around.…
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Blind Man’s Puff is returning to the PCA (Premium Cigar Association) Trade Show in historic New Orleans for 2026 with our Live Coverage from April 18, 2026, through April 20, 2026. Follow our Facebook…
Read MoreSo, sittin’ out here on the porch of the Home for Retired Cigar Czars with absolutely nothing to do — I’m just thinking about some of the things that annoy me. And just off the top of my head (and tha…
Read MoreEd wasn’t a genuine Czar, but he worked in the industry for over 50 years starting out for Bering Corral Wodiskya y Ca., and then for me for about 20 years. A long time ago, back when I still had a fu…
Read MoreSome cigar companies take their websites more seriously than others to put it gently. I truly appreciate those that do everything they can to make sure that if you, the consumer, takes the time to vis…
Read MoreHey! Some of you may know me, but many of you may not, as I have been taking a little rest from the cigar business for the last 15 years or so. My name is Lew Rothman and I used to sell the lion’s sha…
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The post COMING SOON THE LEGEND… Straight Outta Retirement: Lew Rothman appeared first on Smoke Inn Blog .…
Read MoreThe wedding pre-party industry is booming. These days, the bachelor and bachelorette parties can be more lavish than the wedding. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a simple night out with y…
Read MoreMany many moons ago, I reviewed a limited budget-friendly offering from the fine folks at Famous Smoke Shop and Drew Estate. The line was called Puros Huerfanos and here’s how Famous described it back…
Read MoreI was somewhat surprised to find that the only variation of the Deliverance line of cigars that the TNCC has reviewed to date was the Deliverance Porcelain way back in 2021. That’s a very good cigar t…
Read MoreDon Emmanuel is a relatively new company on the premium cigar scene and this is the first opportunity we here in The Corner Of No Hope have had to sample their wares. In 2021, Eladio Díaz left his rol…
Read MoreWhen it comes to smoking traditional and boutique cigars, there are a few basic rules: Avoid talking about politics. Mind your ash. Don’t stub a cigar out like a cigarette. However, most experienced c…
Read MoreGoing in to this review, I couldn’t remember if the Tuesday Night Cigar Club had ever featured a La Flor Dominicana cigar in the past. “If only there was some way to verify that!” I thought to myself.…
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In a world long defined by tradition, ritual, and an unmistakable association with masculinity, the cigar industry is quietly changing. The unmistakable image of a cigar nestled between strong fingers…
Read MoreAli Howell was a brother of the leaf long before he co-owned Brothers Smokin’ Stogies with his wife, Heather. From his first smoke in the late 80s when he served in the Army, to his career in psycholo…
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