PCA’s Losses More Than Doubled in 2019

The net losses suffered by the Premium Cigar Association (PCA), more than doubled from 2018 to 2019, increasing from $386,018 in 2018 to $856,551 in…

XIKAR Astral Debuting at PCA 2021

There will be a new XIKAR lighter coming to store shelves this fall, and it will make its debut at the upcoming PCA Convention &…

HVC First Selection Broadleaf Toro Returns as Regular Production Item

The HVC First Selection Broadleaf, a 2018 limited edition, is now coming back as a regular production cigar. It will start with the HVC First Selection…

Fratello The Texan Becomes Nationwide Release

Fratello’s The Texan will now be available for sale outside of Texas. At this week’s 2021 PCA Convention & Trade Show, Fratello will offer retailers…

J.C. Newman Ships Brick House Beginnings to TAA Retailers

The newest Brick House release is on its way to retailers, though in this case, the cigars are notable because they’re not exactly new. For…

Jeremy McDonald Announces Wildfire Cigar Co.

Jeremy McDonald’s new cigar company has a name and its first two releases. It’s called Wildfire Cigar Co. and its first two blends will be…

Kafie 1901 Serie L Slated for Winter Release

Dr. Gaby Kafie—president of Kafie Trading Company, LLC—is turning 50-years-old this month and will be celebrating the occasion with the announcement about a new cigar…

Fratello Adding Fuoco Vitola to Core Lines at PCA 2021

The Fratello Fuoco, a vitola that had previously been a European exclusive, will make its U.S. debut later this week at the 2021 PCA Convention…

El Septimo to Introduce the Sacred Arts Cigar Collection at 2021 PCA

El Septimo Cigars has a new series of cigars inspired by some of the greatest works of art ever produced, and it will be showcasing…

Drew Estate Begins Shipping 2021 Edition of Year of the Rat

The 2021 version of the Liga Privada Único Series Year of the Rat is on its way to Drew Diplomat Program retailers. The cigar debuted…

Padrón Adding 60 Ring Gauge Family Reserve No. 95

At the 2021 PCA Convention & Trade Show, Padrón will be showing off the Family Reserve No. 95, a new round, 4 3/4 x 60…