PCA 2021: Debonaire House

There’s a lot talk about with Phil Zanghi III of Debonaire House; there’s always a lot to talk about with Zanghi. He’s been in the…

PCA 2021: Crux Cigars

After rebranding nearly all of its products—a top-down approach that changed its core logo and the packaging of its brands—in 2019, Crux Cigars has a more…

PCA 2021: Cattle Baron Cigars

There are many reasons why specific people weren’t in attendance at the 2021 PCA Convention & Trade Show, but I’m pretty sure Bryan Mussard had…

PCA 2021: Hiram & Solomon

While Hiram & Solomon used the 2019 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show to show off its Grand Architect line, the company is concentrating on its…

CAO Flathead V21 Shipping Next Month

General Cigar Co. has announced a new extension for its CAO Flathead brand. On Aug. 3, the company will begin shipping the CAO Flathead V21…

PCA 2021: Lampert Cigars

One of the more awkward parts of the PCA Convention & Trade Show can occur when we give a less than favorable rating to a…

PCA 2021: Kristoff

Kristoff isn’t releasing any new cigars during the 2021 PCA Convention & Trade Show due in part to the fact that the company is concentrating…

PCA 2021: Arturo Fuente

Covering the Arturo Fuente booth at a trade show requires an intimate knowledge of the company’s products because if you don’t know what’s new, the…

PCA 2021: Integra Boost

I’ve known about Desiccare’s Integra Boost brand for years, but it’s only become a common name in the cigar industry in the last couple of…

PCA 2021: Cigar in the Bottle

Once again, “Forbidden Johnny” Soyak is back with his creation, Cigar in the Bottle, along with a brand new accolade to add to his cap….

PCA 2021: Plasencia 1865

For the 2021 PCA Convention & Trade Show, Plasencia 1865—the distribution company founded by the Plasencia family in 2016—decided to release a cigar blend that…