Brian Burt

Martinez Cigars is a small factory and retail location in Manhattan. This is its second time at the show and this year debuting two new sizes in the Riki Taki series along with the national release of a shop exclusive.

DBL Cigars had three new cigars on display at PCA 2023. Well, they were on display most of the day, but showing up near closing time meant the shelves were empty.

Ciccar is an accessory that at first glance, might not catch your interest or perhaps you might think of as just a gimmick. However, if you give co-owner Mark Ciccarello just a few minutes for a sales pitch, there’s a good chance you’ll be sold.

Global Premium Cigars embraced the spirit of Las Vegas with a craps table giving retailers the chance to win 1502 branded prizes. Besides that, GPC will be offering its 1502 lines in a new type of packaging.

Last year Graycliff teamed up with musical artist P La Cangri, and this year they’re both back in a bigger booth with more music and a party-like atmosphere.

Rebellion Cigars is finally making a splash on this side of the pond after pandemic-related shutdowns delayed their plans of a U.S. launch.

There are always a few things that I think are interesting at the trade show, but this year at PCA 2023 I came across some innovative, impressive, and downright surprising products.

Linga Cigars is back for their second year as an exhibitor with some exciting things in the works for the company.

Stick The Stick is back with a bigger end-cap booth.

While not the first time that Forged Cigar Co. has exhibited, this is the first year for a Forged booth. If you are unfamiliar, this is the post you will want to read if you are curious about new Alec Bradley, Diesel, La Gloria Cubana, Partagas and Room101 cigars.

Even towards the back corner of the show floor, the Art de Fumar booth catches your eye as you walk by, with many unique pieces of art that are all covered in or made out of cigar bands.