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Brian Burt

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I have been smoking cigars since 2005 and reviewing them as a hobby since 2010. Initially, I started out small with a 50-count humidor and only smoking one or two cigars a month. Not knowing anybody else that smoked cigars, it was only an occasional hobby that I took part in. In March of 2010, I joined Nublive and Cigar Asylum, connecting me with many people who also shared an interest in cigars. Reading what they had to say about brands I had never heard of, I quickly immersed myself in the boutique brands of the industry and it was then that cigars transformed from a hobby into a passion.

PCA 2021: Bocock Brothers Premium Cigars

While this might come as a surprise, Bocock Brothers Premium Cigars is owned and operated by two brothers, Bryant and Douglas Bocock. While modest in…

PCA 2021: Zander-Greg

In 2018 Zander-Greg had a new booth but no new products at the show. In 2019, the company had a new brand under their umbrella…

PCA 2021: American Caribbean Cigars

While I’m not sure when the first year American Caribbean Cigars had a booth at the trade show, 2018 was the first time I visited…

PCA 2021: Brizard & Co.

Brizard & Co. is one of the more impressive booths I cover, while at the same time being one of the most intimidating ones. The…

PCA 2021: Graycliff

Graycliff Cigar Co. is a mainstay at the show, though like many manufacturers, the booth is smaller than in years past. Visiting the booth late…

PCA 2021: Gran Habano

Gran Habano has a redesigned booth this year with a very South Beach Miami feel to it. The theming is on point, and despite it…

PCA 2021: Emilio

Emilio Cigars has its corner in the Oveja Nega Brands booth, which makes sense if you are familiar with the brand since they are produced…

PCA 2021: La Barba

Tony Bellatto is hanging out in the Caldwell booth, or maybe you could say “Caldwell space.” He noted that there wasn’t anything new for La…

PCA 2021: Battleground Cigar Co.

Battleground Cigar Co. has a very recognizable booth, but one I’ve interestingly never been inside before. The way that we cover the trade show, generally…

PCA 2021: Falto

With our PCA 2021 Convention & Trade Show coverage shuffled around slightly this year, I am covering the Falto Cigars for the first time. I…

PCA 2021: Black Label Trading Co.

For all the booth changes I’m seeing at the show this year, Black Label Trading Co. is one of the few that’s stayed the same….