July 14, 2023

Yes, a lot of the “new” items in the Fuente booth were here last year. No, I do not have any update about when Legends is shipping, though apparently, “not in October.”

The worst-kept secret of the trade show: Perdomo’s 30th anniversary cigar.

In addition to Master Aged Series 4, Toscano is hoping to offer retail trips to its operation in Italy next year. If that happens, I suspect Toscano will take another major step forward in the U.S.

DAV Cigars was part of the Boutique Cigar Association’s Pavilion, which meant the company was back on the PCA show floor for the first time in several years.

While there was nothing new from Casa de Sueños at PCA 2023, the company is planning a new line to get launched before the end of the year.

The box-pressed toro is limited to a production of just 10,000 cigars.

Fabien Ziegler is back. This post is also important for members of our audience that are interested in smoking a 100-ring gauge cigar.

While there aren’t any new cigars this year, the company has a handful of projects in the works for 2024.

Howard G released a new golf-themed product named The Perfect Round during the PCA Convention this year, but each box contains nine each of two different Dominican puros: The Front Nine cigars are covered with a Connecticut shade wrapper, while The Back Nine blend incorporates a sun-grown habano wrapper. 

Cigar Oasis announced new partnerships with Integra and Whiff Out.