The 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show was the fifth one for Howard Gumbs and Howard G Cigars. One theme we had seen around PCA 2025 was the introduction of humidified Fresh Packs (or Humi-Packs). Fresh Packs played a crucial role in Howard G’s expansion in the marketplace. Over the past few years, Howard G Cigars has begun appearing in locations like ABC Liquor Store and smaller lounges that have limited space for boxes. Fresh Packs not only addressed this issue but also provided an opportunity for consumers to become acquainted with the Howard G brand.
Howard G has already introduced several Fresh Packs to the marketplace for its brands:
- Black Moses: A sampler pack is available, containing one of each of the four Black Moses blends (Maduro, Natural, Limited, and Blanco). Each of these is also available in individual packs.
- Magic Stick: These are available for each of the blends (Habano, Cameroon, and Connecticut). It is available in Robusto (5-pack) and Gordo (4-pack)
- 5 Rings: Containing five cigars: Leon Sercy 72 and Ike Taylor 10FAHKINE. This represents the three National Championship rings won by Leon Sercy at the University of Miami (1987, 1989, 1991) and the two Super Bowl rings won by Ike Taylor with the Pittsburgh Steelers (XL, XLIII). This includes three Leon Sercy 72 Little Searc and two Ike Taylor 10FAHKINE cigars.
Meanwhile, two new samplers will make their debut later this year:
- Black Moses Lancero: It will contain 2 7 x 38 lanceros from each of the four Black Moses lines (Maduro, Natural, Limited Edition, and Blanco)
- The Perfect Round: A cigar pack sampler containing three Front 9 (Connecticut) and 3 Back 9 (Habano) in the 7 x 52 format.
Interview with Howard Gumbs, Howard G Cigars
Photo Credits: Cigar Coop
